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Sudbury school buses cancelled after a dozen drivers refuse to drive on messy roads

Hundreds of families across the Sudbury area were left scrambling for alternate transportation Monday morning after more than a dozen bus drivers decided not to head out on their routes.

Collision in Sudbury leads to suspect hiding in a closet and the discovery of weapons, drugs

A suspect who failed to remain at the scene of an accident near Chelmsford late last month is now facing numerous weapons and drug charges.

Sudbury, Ont., family traumatized after hospital said loved one had been released, when in fact they had passed away

Sudbury resident Angela Vitiello says a staff member at Health Sciences North told her that her brother, Allan St. Martin, was released from the hospital late last month when, in fact, he had passed away.

Murder suspect from TO loses bid to have trial moved out of 'vermin' infested Sudbury jail

A man charged with a 2022 murder on Manitoulin Island will be tried in Sudbury, after a judge rejected arguments from the defence that Toronto or North Bay would be more convenient for his client.

ATV driver in northern Ont. who fled spot check got stuck in a swamp

A getaway went wrong for an ATV driver in Spanish, Ont., recently when they were caught by police on foot

Nipissing paramedics lobby social services board for remote response ATV

The paramedic service in the Nipissing District is calling on the local social services administration board to purchase an all-terrain emergency response vehicle.

North Bay OPP charge suspect with spousal assault following seven-hour standoff

A barricaded man eventually gave themselves up in a community near North Bay on Sunday and has been charged with intimate partner violence.

Wanted man arrested in North Bay after police chase on foot

North Bay police arrested a federal offender accused of breaching his statutory release nearly two weeks ago.

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Sault, Sudbury, North Bay

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay.

New train design unveiled for Northlander revival

The Ford government and Ontario Northland are chugging along with the revival of the Northlander passenger rail train, which will connect Timmins to Toronto.

Coroner's inquest into Sault inmate's suicide death

A coroner's inquest into the 2021 suicide of a Sault Ste. Marie inmate began Monday morning and is expected to last five days.

Sault Ste. Marie man gets timed served for punching Dollarama employee

A Sault Ste. Marie man was sentenced to jail time for punching a Dollarama employee who confronted him about shoplifting this summer but was released Friday with time served.

ATV driver in northern Ont. who fled spot check got stuck in a swamp

A getaway went wrong for an ATV driver in Spanish, Ont., recently when they were caught by police on foot

Police say wanted suspect in the Sault caught with $55K in fentanyl

A 36-year-old who failed to attend court in Sault Ste. Marie was arrested with 367 grams of suspected fentanyl.

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Sault, Sudbury, North Bay

Environment Canada has issued a winter weather travel advisory for Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and North Bay.

Timmins police seeking $1.8M budget increase

The Timmins Police Service Board has passed its 2025 budget and is seeking Timmins city council’s approval.

Wanted man arrested in North Bay after police chase on foot

North Bay police arrested a federal offender accused of breaching his statutory release nearly two weeks ago.

Northern Ontario man sentenced for killing his dog

WARNING: This article contains graphic details of animal abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. A 40-year-old northern Ontario man is avoiding prison after pleading guilty to killing his dog earlier this year.

Someone shot and abandoned a moose cow near Chapleau, Ont.

Conservation officers with the Ministry of Natural Resources are asking for the public's help to find the person who shot and abandoned a cow moose earlier this year near Chapleau.

Person fined $8K for dumping asbestos near northern Ont. lake

Andree De Vabre of Atikokan, Ont., has been fined $8,000 and pleaded guilty to depositing hazardous construction materials on public land.