Winter Watch

Truth and reconciliation central to Sudbury police relay

At Bell Park on Thursday, the Greater Sudbury Police held a closing ceremony for its 2023 Truth and Reconciliation Relay.

Funding set to expire for Sudbury’s safe consumption site

Sudbury-based non-profit Réseau Access Network says funding is set to expire for the city’s supervised consumption site.

Updated COVID-19 vaccine available next month, Sudbury’s health unit says

Vulnerable populations in the area covered by Public Health Sudbury & Districts will be eligible for an updated COVID-19 vaccine in October.

Garson man charged with impaired driving after crash in Lively

A 48-year-old Garson man has been charged with drug impaired driving after crashing his vehicle on Highway 17 in Lively on Thursday morning, police say.

Sudbury aims to end homelessness by 2030

Homelessness is rising in Sudbury and at city council Tuesday night, steps were taken to end homelessness in the next 10 years.

Outside actors were behind North Bay protest, college president says

While refusing to name names, Canadore College president George Burton doubled down Thursday on his insistence that an international student protest earlier this month was nothing more than a "publicity stunt."

Trio charged with beating victim in North Bay alleyway

Two men age 24 and a third age 25 have been charged with assault and other offences following an incident Sept. 23 in North Bay.

Aggressive adult tries to force entry into North Bay school, assaults police officer

A 33-year-old man has been arrested following a frightening incident at a North Bay high school.

Revamped website makes it easier for youths to report sextortion

Anyone who's worried about nude photos being shared online can reach out for help on needhelpnow.ca and will be walked through the process of removing sexual photos or video from the Internet.

Residents in Rota’s riding express sadness, disappointment following resignation

There was no hustle and bustle outside of Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota’s North Bay constituency office on Wednesday.

Indigenous Tourism Ontario hosts workshops in the Sault

Ahead of National Truth & Reconciliation Day, Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (SKG) in Sault Ste. Marie is hosting a series of workshops on Indigenous tourism.

Beautiful fall colours on display across Algoma

While many are sad to see summer go, the changing of the seasons highlights the hidden gem that is the Algoma District and its vibrant autumn colours.

Sault mobile home company fined $100K for sewage violation

Rupert Acres Ltd., a Sault-based mobile home park company, has been fined $100,000 for an Environmental Protection Act violation.

Sault College supports Harvest Algoma

The Sault College Students' Union is donating $20,000 to Harvest Algoma in an effort to bolster local food security.

Revamped website makes it easier for youths to report sextortion

Anyone who's worried about nude photos being shared online can reach out for help on needhelpnow.ca and will be walked through the process of removing sexual photos or video from the Internet.

Northern College unveils bronze Indigenous statues at all four campuses

In honour of Truth and Reconciliation, bronze statues depicting a shawl and grass dancers have been installed at each of Northern College's four campuses in northern Ontario

Timmins police, fur council mourn the loss of long-time community volunteer

A nationally-recognized and long-time Timmins volunteer and trapper passed away this week at the age of 87.

Timmins police looking for witness driving blue Kia Sorrento

As Timmins police continue to investigate a crash that sent a pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries last week, they are looking to speak to the driver of a blue Kia Sorrento who may have witnessed the collision.

Promising early results for Timmins security patrol

The City of Timmins has been funding an overnight security patrol in an effort to address crime and safety concerns in the area.

Revamped website makes it easier for youths to report sextortion

Anyone who's worried about nude photos being shared online can reach out for help on needhelpnow.ca and will be walked through the process of removing sexual photos or video from the Internet.