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As propane tanks exploded, homeless Sudbury, Ont., man pulls woman from burning tent

TJ Bedggood is humble about his life-saving actions Sunday evening, when he pulled his friend from a burning tent fire as propane tanks exploded in an encampment in Sudbury.

Elgin Street Mission hopes derelict building will be replaced with affordable housing

As Greater Sudbury prepares to demolish a derelict building on Elgin Street, the head of a nearby social service agency wants to see it replaced with affordable housing.

SUV crashes into a trailer in Greater Sudbury

An SUV crashed into a trailer on Second Avenue in Greater Sudbury on Tuesday afternoon.

Shooting on Manitoulin Island leads to attempted murder charges

Two people have been charged – one with attempted murder – following a shooting in Wikwemikong last week.

Insults on social media lead to real-life assault in northern Ont.

A Mississauga First Nation woman has been charged with assault after she took offence to comments about her on social media.

North Bay police officer awarded for work in mental health and addictions

Around the North Bay police station, Const. Sue Solman is known for her cheery attitude, infectious smile and for always making time to talk to other officers about things they encounter on the beat.

Suspect charged with murder in death of North Bay man

A 32-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a death in Magnetawan on Nov. 21.

Five years after toddler's brutal death, Northern Ont. family struggles to find peace, justice

A North Bay family is struggling to find peace and justice as the five-year anniversary of the brutal death of toddler Oliver McCarthy approaches.

Red hot Nipissing Lakers women’s hockey team enjoying fast start to season

The red-hot Nipissing Lakers women’s hockey team are off to a flying start in regular season play as their quest continues for their first McCaw Cup.

North Bay hospital getting new, 40-bed satellite site at Cartier Street

The province announced Friday funding for a new 40-bed alternate hospital facility in North Bay, adding 16 new beds.

Shooting on Manitoulin Island leads to attempted murder charges

Two people have been charged – one with attempted murder – following a shooting in Wikwemikong last week.

Insults on social media lead to real-life assault in northern Ont.

A Mississauga First Nation woman has been charged with assault after she took offence to comments about her on social media.

Snow squall warning in the Sault, heaviest snowfall expected tonight

Sault Ste. Marie's run of severe winter weather will continue Tuesday, with Environment Canada issuing another snow squall warning.

Saultites keep digging as the snow keeps falling

Snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie seemed to be delayed this year, but the cruel joke by Mother Nature saw a single dump make up for weeks of fall-like weather.

Two arrested following shooting on Manitoulin Island

The Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have two people in custody following a shooting incident in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory on Thursday.

One charged with stealing donations from poppy box in Kirkland Lake

A 19-year-old from Kirkland Lake has been charged after a Royal Canadian Legion branch in the community reported someone stole poppies and donations.

Glencore confirms it will close Kidd Creek Mine at the end of 2026

A spokesperson for Glencore Canada said Tuesday the company will close its Kidd Creek Mine near Timmins at the end of December 2026.

Transport trucks collide head-on near Hearst, Ont.

One transport truck driver was seriously injured Saturday when two commercial motor vehicles collided head-on on Highway 11

Police presence ends on road in Iroquois Falls

A police operation has ended in the area of Nellie Lake Road West in Iroquois Falls.

Northern MPP calls for Sept 30 to be stat holiday in Ontario

Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa wants to make Sept. 30 a statutory holiday in Ontario.