Winter Watch

Earth Festival returns as an in-person event in Sudbury

Saturday saw the return of the Greater Sudbury Earth Festival. Held at Delki Dozzi Park, the free event marked the first live in-person Earth Festival since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sudbury part of province-wide ‘Enough is Enough’ day of action

On Saturday, the Sudbury & District Labour Council held a rally to raise awareness about the problems being caused by the high cost of living and other challenges.

Sudbury teacher found guilty of sexual misconduct, has licence revoked

A Sudbury teacher accused of having sex with a student has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the discipline committee of the Ontario College of Teachers.

Currently 20 active forest fires in northeastern Ont.

There are 20 forest fires active in northeastern Ontario, including eight new confirmed fires reported Friday.

Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires

Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday.

North Bay men's shelter says more and more people need help

North Bay's men's homeless shelter Hope Awaits Ministries says there has been a sizeable influx of homeless men looking for a bed at night and a hot meal.

Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires

Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday.

Sudbury hosts storytelling artists from across Canada

Storytelling artists from across Canada are in Sudbury for the 30th annual Storytellers of Canada conference.

Three charged in northern Ont. for having campfire during fire ban

Three people have been charged this week after having campfires during the fire ban and one person could be fined up to $25,000 or face jail time.

Northern communities want a permanent foreign worker immigration program, sources say

As the health care field struggles to fill positions, the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program has proven to be a lifeline, according to the Timmins and District Hospital.

Currently 20 active forest fires in northeastern Ont.

There are 20 forest fires active in northeastern Ontario, including eight new confirmed fires reported Friday.

Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires

Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday.

Flood of community support for Sault Ste. Marie boy who had bike stolen

A Sault Ste. Marie mother and her young son are expressing their heartfelt gratitude to the community and a local sporting goods store for helping them recover from a distressing incident.

Sudbury hosts storytelling artists from across Canada

Storytelling artists from across Canada are in Sudbury for the 30th annual Storytellers of Canada conference.

Three charged in northern Ont. for having campfire during fire ban

Three people have been charged this week after having campfires during the fire ban and one person could be fined up to $25,000 or face jail time.

Currently 20 active forest fires in northeastern Ont.

There are 20 forest fires active in northeastern Ontario, including eight new confirmed fires reported Friday.

Northeastern Ontario under air quality advisories due to forest fires

Smoke plumes from Quebec are affecting air quality in northern Ontario, Environment Canada said Saturday.

Highway 11 reopens between Kapuskasing and Hearst

Highway 11 has reopened between Kapuskasing and Hearst after a two-vehicle collision Friday morning.

Timmins seniors' residence opens in-house thrift shop

The people who reside at Spruce Hill Lodge in the South Porcupine area of Timmins are enjoying a new and exclusive retail experience.

Sudbury hosts storytelling artists from across Canada

Storytelling artists from across Canada are in Sudbury for the 30th annual Storytellers of Canada conference.