Winter Watch

Toxic drug summit wraps up in Sudbury

An inaugural conference focused on finding solutions to the toxic drug crisis in northern Ontario wrapped up in Greater Sudbury on Friday.

Tougher rules likely means fewer international students will come North

The federal government announced this week that international students who apply for a study permit will need to show they have more than $20,000 to cover their tuition and living expenses.

2 U.S. men fined $5,100 after fishing trip in northern Ontario

A very successful fishing trip in northern Ontario has cost two U.S. men thousands of dollars after they pleaded guilty to having more than the legal limit of Walleye.

Province provides $9M to help junior miners find critical minerals

As the world transitions to electric vehicles, the provincial government is providing money for junior mining companies to spur exploration projects.

Heavy fog advisory issued for Greater Sudbury

Environment Canada issued a fog advisory for Greater Sudbury on Friday.

2 U.S. men fined $5,100 after fishing trip in northern Ontario

A very successful fishing trip in northern Ontario has cost two U.S. men thousands of dollars after they pleaded guilty to having more than the legal limit of Walleye.

North Bay police investigating incident that triggered high school lockdown

There were some tense moments in North Bay on Friday after information that a weapon was possibly at a local high school prompted a lockdown and police response.

Shelter opens in Temiskaming Shores, led by a couple whose son struggled with homelessness

Years of hard work by a couple in Temiskaming Shores is about to pay off.

Good news for Sudbury in 2024, rest of Canada will struggle: economist

There is good news and bad news for the Canadian economy next year.

Check of a parked car uncovers drugs and cash in West Nipissing

Police have arrested and charged two people after a traffic stop early Thursday morning in West Nipissing.

One person found dead in Sault fire, police investigating

Residents in Sault Ste. Marie should expect to see a police presence near a fatal fire in the city Friday.

2 U.S. men fined $5,100 after fishing trip in northern Ontario

A very successful fishing trip in northern Ontario has cost two U.S. men thousands of dollars after they pleaded guilty to having more than the legal limit of Walleye.

Infant death in Wawa being investigated by police

An investigation is underway after an infant with no vital signs was brought to a northern Ontario hospital, Ontario Provincial Police say.

Good news for Sudbury in 2024, rest of Canada will struggle: economist

There is good news and bad news for the Canadian economy next year.

Cindy Woodhouse is new National First Nation Chief, Dean Sayers out in 2nd round

Voting for the new National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations has ended Thursday after six ballots the previous day and the second place finisher conceded, clearing the way for his opponent and frontrunner Cindy Woodhouse to take the position.

Timmins lawyer being investigated for misconduct

An assistant Crown attorney in Timmins is facing a Law Society Tribunal related to allegations of misconduct.

2 U.S. men fined $5,100 after fishing trip in northern Ontario

A very successful fishing trip in northern Ontario has cost two U.S. men thousands of dollars after they pleaded guilty to having more than the legal limit of Walleye.

Province provides $9M to help junior miners find critical minerals

As the world transitions to electric vehicles, the provincial government is providing money for junior mining companies to spur exploration projects.

12-gauge sawed-off shotgun seized in Moosonee investigation, 3 charged

Three Moosonee residents between the ages of 28 and 40 are facing multiple firearms-related charges after provincial police received a tip about a 12-gauge sawed-off shotgun in the community.

Infant death in Wawa being investigated by police

An investigation is underway after an infant with no vital signs was brought to a northern Ontario hospital, Ontario Provincial Police say.