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Greater Sudbury resident dies in 5-vehicle crash involving 3 motorcycles near Port Dover

A person from Greater Sudbury died and two other individuals were transported to hospital after a five-vehicle crash near Port Dover, Ont., late Saturday afternoon.

Manitoulin Island also seeing increase in food bank usage

More than a million people living in Ontario visited a food bank in the last year as food prices soared across the province, according to new data released last week by Feed Ontario – though the problem is not just impacting urban centres it is also affecting rural communities – including those in northern Ontario.

No $75M Lotto Max jackpot winner but draw sees one new Ont. millionaire, 4 Encore winners

Ontario does have a new millionaire after Friday night’s historic $75 million Lotto Max draw – but they only won $1 million. The record-breaking jackpot was not won meaning the prize money will roll over into the next draw.

Greater Sudbury’s Elgin Street Mission renames its kitchen to honour late city councillor

A special luncheon was held Friday at Greater Sudbury’s Elgin Street Mission, in honour of a late city councillor.

Cinéfest Sudbury set to get underway with a film the director hopes sends a message of hope

Greater Sudbury’s international film festival, known as Cinéfest, gets underway this weekend.

Northern Ont. traffic stop leads to 3 arrests, seizure of $18K in suspected drugs

Three people are facing drug tracking charges following a traffic stop on Highway 11 last week.

No $75M Lotto Max jackpot winner but draw sees one new Ont. millionaire, 4 Encore winners

Ontario does have a new millionaire after Friday night’s historic $75 million Lotto Max draw – but they only won $1 million. The record-breaking jackpot was not won meaning the prize money will roll over into the next draw.

Cinéfest Sudbury set to get underway with a film the director hopes sends a message of hope

Greater Sudbury’s international film festival, known as Cinéfest, gets underway this weekend.

Blood cancer survivor helps organize second annual North Bay stem cell swab clinic

Colin Vickers knows first-hand that a 10-minute cheek swab could save someone’s life.

Town hall meeting in northern Ont. aims to address questions about radioactive materials

The Township of Nairn and Hyman, as well as the Township of Baldwin, hosted a town hall meeting Wednesday night to discuss the transportation of radioactive material through the area.

No $75M Lotto Max jackpot winner but draw sees one new Ont. millionaire, 4 Encore winners

Ontario does have a new millionaire after Friday night’s historic $75 million Lotto Max draw – but they only won $1 million. The record-breaking jackpot was not won meaning the prize money will roll over into the next draw.

Sault residents voice concerns over possible path for new North Shore transmission line

The creation of a new transmission line into Sault Ste. Marie has some residents upset due to a proposed route the line would take.

Provincial police investigate disturbance in northern Ont. community of Chapleau

Ontario Provincial Police advised they had concluded their investigation in the Town of Chapleau shortly before 3:30 p.m.

Sault woman accused of scratching, kicking and hitting employees with purse

A 36-year-old woman is facing assault charges after some unruly behaviour towards staff at Sault Ste. Marie building.

Sault police charge man, 30, with assault and making threat

A 30-year-old suspect is being held in custody on criminal charges in Sault Ste. Marie after an argument escalated Thursday afternoon.

Matheson CAO calling for a provincial review of town finances

Following mounting criticism from several town residents, Black River-Matheson’s CAO Chris Wray is calling for a provincial review of the township’s finances.

Provincial police look for help locating off-road vehicle stolen in Hearst

The James Bay Ontario Provincial Police detachment is seeking the public’s help locating an off-road vehicle stolen in Hearst, Ont., earlier this month.

Northern Ont. traffic stop leads to 3 arrests, seizure of $18K in suspected drugs

Three people are facing drug tracking charges following a traffic stop on Highway 11 last week.

No $75M Lotto Max jackpot winner but draw sees one new Ont. millionaire, 4 Encore winners

Ontario does have a new millionaire after Friday night’s historic $75 million Lotto Max draw – but they only won $1 million. The record-breaking jackpot was not won meaning the prize money will roll over into the next draw.

Provincial police investigate disturbance in northern Ont. community of Chapleau

Ontario Provincial Police advised they had concluded their investigation in the Town of Chapleau shortly before 3:30 p.m.