Winter Watch

Sudbury resident trying to sell phone online robbed, police say

Greater Sudbury Police Service say it has charged a man and a woman with multiple offences following the investigation into an online ad selling a cellular phone.

Saturday night stabbing in Sudbury leaves one in hospital

A Sudbury-area teen is recovering in hospital after a stabbing last night in the community of Coniston.

Serious collision on Municipal Road 15 in Sudbury Saturday night

Sudbury police say they responded to a serious collision on Municipal Road 15 Saturday night, which closed the road for several hours.

Power has been fully restored to Sudbury's south end following a collision with a hydro pole Sunday morning

Power has been restored to a street in Greater Sudbury's south end following an early morning motor vehicle collision with a hydro pole Sunday.

Pond Hockey on the Rock returns to Sudbury

Thirty teams braved the cold, laced up their skates and hit the ice Saturday morning as part of the annual Pond Hockey on the Rock Festival. The annual ice hockey festival raises funds for Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer and Camp Quality Northern Ontario.

'We are all connected': First Nations communities celebrate culture and tradition in North Bay Pow Wow

To the beat of the drum, dancers, young and old, took the centre stage inside the Canadore College gym to perform a spiritual dance. As they danced, they said a prayer of thanks to the ancestors and for healing.

Film producers heap praise on North Bay’s movie and TV culture as province provides more money

There will be more ‘lights, camera, action’ coming to the North Bay Area this year. The North Bay region is often called Hollywood of the North. Veteran producer Joel Etienne has another name.

Annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay

The 60th annual Carnaval kicks off Saturday in North Bay and events run until Feb. 11. Organizers said the week is for everyone and that celebrating 60 years means a lot.

Feds provide $3M for economic development in North Bay

The federal government is providing more than $3 million for economic development and innovation projects in North Bay and area.

Northern doctor calls for changes to improve health care in the north

A northern Ontario doctor is making recommendations to the Ontario government when it comes to improving health care in the north.

Bon Soo revellers take on the Polar Rush

After a very cold – but well-attended – opening night on Friday, Bon Soo 2023 was in full swing Saturday.

Bon Soo kicked-off in the cold Friday

Bon Soo kick-off Friday night in Sault Ste. Marie, with nine more days of winter fun on the agenda.

Attempt to heat frozen pipes causes residential fire in Sault Ste. Marie

With the entire northeast in a deep freeze, fire services in Sault Ste. Marie is urging caution when dealing with frozen pipes.

First-year university student from northern Ontario wins $48M in lottery, making history

Canada's newest millionaire, an 18-year-old university freshman from northern Ontario, has achieved a lot of firsts with a recent lottery win. Here is her story.

Snow squall warnings in effect across northeastern Ont.

Environment Canada issued snow squall warnings Thursday for several communities in northeastern Ontario.

Applications for Timmins' permanent overdose prevention site are sent

The Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming will operate the permanent Safe Health Site Timmins upon receiving approval from the federal and provincial governments.

Timmins restaurant robbed 19 times in eight years

The owner of Radical Gardens, a restaurant in Timmins said she's experienced nineteen robberies over the last eight years; with the most recent one taking place in the early morning hours Friday.

Four Americans, two Canadians fined $50K for illegal moose hunting in northern Ont.

An investigation that lasted almost two years has resulted in moose hunting violation convictions for six people and a lodge in Red Lake in northwestern Ontario.

Reptile enthusiast looks to open exotic pet store in Timmins

Robert Boucher of Timmins says his dream of opening an exotic pet store has taken him on a wild journey.

Timmins councillor wants community safety to be council's top priority

Break-ins have become a problem at McDonald's Guardian Pharmacy and Variety Store is located in South Porcupine's downtown area.