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Sudbury aims to create permanent memorial for opioid crisis victims

Officials with the city say that staff is working with the founder of the Crosses for Change initiative to find a new permanent memorial site to replace the crosses.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 marks national Legion Week welcoming 4 new members, encouraging more

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 76 in Greater Sudbury welcomed four new members Monday as part of its Legion Week activities.

Two Greater Sudbury councillors think there is a way around implementing a clear garbage bag mandate

It’s been almost one year since we first reported that the City of Greater Sudbury is considering ways to encourage recycling and composting – including mandating the use of clear plastic garbage bags. During the most recent operations committee meeting two councillors put forward a motion to say there has to be another way.

American driver charged after northern Ont. traffic stop

Provincial police in Elliot Lake arrested a Michigan driver on Saturday afternoon for operating a vehicle while prohibited.

Young family from northern Ontario wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family and won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot last month.

North Bay police, safety advocates express frustration after disappointing back-to-school safety results

Police in North Bay are left feeling fed up and disappointed after officers have charged a couple of drivers and are conducting ongoing investigations into incidents of cars illegally passing stopped school buses during the first week of school.

Young family from northern Ontario wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family and won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot last month.

Iroquois Falls, province reach deal for new long-term care beds for the town

Iroquois Falls recently announced that it had secured funding for new long-term care beds.

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.

Sault man charged with threating victim with a hammer

A 50-year-old man in the Sault has been charged following an assault on Saturday that involved the use of a hammer.

American driver charged after northern Ont. traffic stop

Provincial police in Elliot Lake arrested a Michigan driver on Saturday afternoon for operating a vehicle while prohibited.

Young family from northern Ontario wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family and won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot last month.

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.

Teen arrested after stabbing in Far North First Nation community

Police have arrested a teen in the Kashechewan First Nation following a stabbing incident in the Far North Ontario community on the weekend.

Two Ont. hunters fined $3,700 each for illegal moose hunting

Two southern Ontario men are facing $3,700 in fines each after illegally shooting a moose from a boat last October.

Young family from northern Ontario wins $70 million Lotto Max jackpot

It's been a whirlwind of joyful events for a northern Ontario couple who just welcomed a baby into their family and won the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot last month.

Iroquois Falls, province reach deal for new long-term care beds for the town

Iroquois Falls recently announced that it had secured funding for new long-term care beds.

Black River - 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.