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Sudbury’s Rebecca Johnston named to Canada's Rivalry Series final roster

Veteran forward Rebecca Johnston returns to the Canadian women's hockey team for the final two games of a Rivalry Series against the United States.

Noelville man dies following Jan. 16 school bus collision

The driver of the motor vehicle that struck a school bus Jan. 16 has succumbed to their injuries.

With extreme cold ahead, Sudbury groups provide support for the vulnerable

The bitter winter wind is expected to feel much colder, leading to an extreme cold alert being issued for Sudbury.

Agriculture conference coming to Sudbury

A large agricultural conference is returning to an in-person format this year at Sudbury's Holiday Inn.

Student presentation in Sudbury to go ahead, despite board opposition

The past few weeks have been a bit of a roller coaster for 16-year-old Ra'Jah Mohamed, a student at Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School.

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.

North Bay crews train for emergency rescues on ice and cold water

Members of North Bay's fire service are on Trout Lake all week practising ice and cold water rescues.

Fight between two 7-year-olds turns violent after mom gets involved

An argument between two young children playing outside together escalated to violence when a parent got involved, a North Bay mom says.

BREAKING

BREAKING | 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.

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.

BREAKING

BREAKING | 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.

Three northern Ont. communities to run provincial park

The Ontario government has announced a partnership with three northern communities to operate a provincial park near Elliot Lake.

Sault hospital workers picket to press for new collective agreement

Some Sault Area Hospital workers who have been without a collective agreement for more than a year and a half were on the picket line Wednesday.

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.

As northern Ont. community mourns death of young girl, calls grow to ensure fire protection

A GoFundMe campaign to help a family in the remote community of Peawanuck, Ont., has surpassed $37,000 as calls for action grow to ensure the community has fire protection.

IAMGOLD now has funding in place to complete Côté Gold project

IAMGOLD announced this week it now has the funding in place to complete its Côté Gold project, located about an hour south of Timmins.