Winter Watch

Supporters of powerline program at Cambrian honoured

On Thursday, Cambrian College in Sudbury honoured two longtime supporters of its Powerline Program, which started in 2006.

Red light cameras about safety, not profit, Sudbury officials say

Red-light cameras in Sudbury have been busy in the last year catching drivers at different locations in the city.

Controversial Sudbury roads project was halted because of problems with the asphalt, investigation concludes

Sudbury’s auditor general is refuting allegations from a road resurfacing company that levelled several personal accusations against city staff that halted work on a project this summer.

Unionized faculty, staff at northern medical school work to avoid a strike

Unionized faculty and professional staff at NOSM University have agreed to enter provincially mediated conciliation with the school’s administration starting Friday.

MNRF investigating cheating allegations at northern Ont. fishing tournament

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says it is investigating “a matter” related to the Top 50 Classic tournament held earlier this month on Lake Nipissing.

North Bay purchases new rake to clean local beaches

North Bay city council is purchasing a new beach rake worth $100,000 to replace an old unit in order to keep beaches clean.

MNRF investigating cheating allegations at northern Ont. fishing tournament

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says it is investigating “a matter” related to the Top 50 Classic tournament held earlier this month on Lake Nipissing.

3 big lotto wins in the north

There have been three big instant lottery wins in northern Ontario recently. A Sault senior, a couple from North Bay and a Kapuskasing man are all celebrating wins of $100,000 or more.

Young people pessimistic about chances of owning a home: poll

More college and university grads are finding their homeownership dreams further out of reach than in years past.

North Bay city council wants to move ahead with arena project with $52M limit

North Bay’s twin pad arena and community recreation facility is looking like it will be much different than its original design.

Sault drug treatment centre ready to open

Sault Ste. Marie's 20-bed residential withdrawal management facility will soon be accepting clients.

3 big lotto wins in the north

There have been three big instant lottery wins in northern Ontario recently. A Sault senior, a couple from North Bay and a Kapuskasing man are all celebrating wins of $100,000 or more.

Police say unconscious driver in Elliot Lake found with fentanyl

A 33-year-old suspect has been charged after police in Elliot Lake received reports of an unconscious driver asleep behind the wheel on McLaren Crescent.

Young people pessimistic about chances of owning a home: poll

More college and university grads are finding their homeownership dreams further out of reach than in years past.

Garden River FN shakes up council, elects new chief

Garden River First Nation has undergone a major shakeup around its council table.

Timmins hospital joins with the University of Toronto to reduce cataract surgery waitlist

A shortage of ophthalmologists has forced health officials with the Timmins and District Hospital to find a new strategy to address wait times, specifically for cataract surgery.

Pedestrian seriously hurt in Timmins in collision with pickup truck

Police in Timmins are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision that took place Thursday morning on Riverside Drive between Joseph Street and Royale Street.

3 big lotto wins in the north

There have been three big instant lottery wins in northern Ontario recently. A Sault senior, a couple from North Bay and a Kapuskasing man are all celebrating wins of $100,000 or more.

Young people pessimistic about chances of owning a home: poll

More college and university grads are finding their homeownership dreams further out of reach than in years past.

Protests, counter-protests across the north Wednesday

Protests and counter-protests about gender inclusive education are taking place in communities across northeastern Ontario, here is a look at what is happening and why.