Winter Watch

Canadian economist: good news for Sudbury in 2024, rest of Canada will struggle

There is good news and bad news for the Canadian economy next year.

Report says relief coming for Canadian grocery prices in 2024

A recent report of more than 30 experts from several universities says some relief is coming at the grocery checkout in 2024.

Science North CEO responds to auditor’s report on science centre

Despite some critical comments from Ontario’s auditor general, the CEO of Science North wants to reassure northerners that the science centre is thriving.

Mixed reaction to Sudbury Wolves' 'emergency' news conference announcing $5 beer

The Sudbury Wolves hockey team called an 'emergency' news conference Thursday afternoon, saying it had some 'big' news to announce.

Cindy Woodhouse is new National First Nation Chief, Dean Sayers out in 2nd round

Voting for the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations has ended Thursday after six ballots the previous day and the second place finisher conceded, clearing the way for his opponent and frontrunner Cindy Woodhouse to take the position.

Shelter opens in Temiskaming Shores, led by a couple whose son struggled with homelessness

Years of hard work by a couple in Temiskaming Shores is about to pay off.

Check of a parked car uncovers drugs and cash in West Nipissing

Police have arrested and charged two people after a traffic stop early Thursday morning in West Nipissing.

Cindy Woodhouse is new National First Nation Chief, Dean Sayers out in 2nd round

Voting for the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations has ended Thursday after six ballots the previous day and the second place finisher conceded, clearing the way for his opponent and frontrunner Cindy Woodhouse to take the position.

North Bay police use drone, thermal imaging to catch suspect on the run

A North Bay suspect who fled police on an ATV into the woods was captured using a drone with night vision.

Two North Bay Battalion players aim to crack Canada’s World Juniors lineup

Many young people who play hockey dream about representing Canada at the World Junior championship, including two North Bay Battalion players who are going to Hockey Canada’s selection camp.

Cindy Woodhouse is new National First Nation Chief, Dean Sayers out in 2nd round

Voting for the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations has ended Thursday after six ballots the previous day and the second place finisher conceded, clearing the way for his opponent and frontrunner Cindy Woodhouse to take the position.

North Bay police use drone, thermal imaging to catch suspect on the run

A North Bay suspect who fled police on an ATV into the woods was captured using a drone with night vision.

Two North Bay Battalion players aim to crack Canada’s World Juniors lineup

Many young people who play hockey dream about representing Canada at the World Junior championship, including two North Bay Battalion players who are going to Hockey Canada’s selection camp.

Thunder Bay cop charged with assault, breach of trust

The Ontario Provincial Police Criminal Investigation Branch has laid criminal charges against a member of the Thunder Bay Police Service.

Lack of official strategy affecting northern Ontario health-care: Auditor General report

The effectiveness of northern Ontario hospital care is the focus of one of the Auditor General's annual value-for-money reports released Wednesday.

Cindy Woodhouse is new National First Nation Chief, Dean Sayers out in 2nd round

Voting for the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations has ended Thursday after six ballots the previous day and the second place finisher conceded, clearing the way for his opponent and frontrunner Cindy Woodhouse to take the position.

North Bay police use drone, thermal imaging to catch suspect on the run

A North Bay suspect who fled police on an ATV into the woods was captured using a drone with night vision.

Lack of official strategy affecting northern Ontario health-care: Auditor General report

The effectiveness of northern Ontario hospital care is the focus of one of the Auditor General's annual value-for-money reports released Wednesday.

Driver charged after video captures near-miss of head-on collision

A video posted online shows a quick-thinking 24-year-old driver narrowly missing a head-on collision on a northern Ontario highway.

Snowmobile driver with no helmet crashes into passenger vehicle in Timmins

A 25-year-old snow machine driver has been charged following a collision in Timmins on Dec. 2.