Winter Watch

Sudbury commemorates 80th anniversary of first McIntyre Powder use

The 80th anniversary of the first use of McIntyre Powder in Ontario mines was commemorated in Sudbury on Thursday.

Final day for employees at Domtar pulp mill in Espanola, Ont.

Thursday was the final day of work for employees on the pulp side of Domtar’s pulp and paper mill in Espanola.

One person in custody after three people stabbed in Sudbury on Thursday

A 34-year-old suspect is in custody after three people received serious but not life-threatening injuries in a stabbing attack late Thursday morning in Sudbury.

Northern Ont. porch pirate charged with stealing mail

A 33-year-old suspect has been charged with stealing mail, among other offences, following a report of a theft on Albert Street in Espanola.

Sudbury bike patrol officer takes down accused downtown drug dealer

A Sudbury police officer patrolling downtown on a bicycle arrested a suspect after allegedly seeing a drug deal go down Wednesday.

NoahStrong Foundation supports program that helps caregivers

The NoahStrong Foundation is partnering with North Bay Regional Health Centre on an initiative to help people find affordable hotel rooms when their loved ones are unexpectedly hospitalized in the city.

Northern Ont. police seize brick of cocaine, cash during traffic stop

The Ontario Provincial Police charged two people with drug offences after a traffic stop of two vehicles this week on Highway 112 in Boston Township.

Nipissing District Victim Services brings newest K9 recruit on board to start training

To meet the demand of the number of clients who need trauma support, Victim Services of Nipissing District has brought a new partner on board to help: a young yellow Labrador puppy named Toby.

North Bay’s top cop announces retirement, search on for replacement

After four years as top cop, North Bay Police Chief Scott Tod is retiring, the local police board announced Wednesday.

Fraudsters prey on Robinson-Huron Treaty members, offering ‘direct deposit’ of $10B settlement

Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police has received an alert from the Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund about a new fraud targeting its members.

Final day for employees at Domtar pulp mill in Espanola, Ont.

Thursday was the final day of work for employees on the pulp side of Domtar’s pulp and paper mill in Espanola.

Infectious disease rates rising, Algoma health unit warns

Algoma Public Health said Thursday it has noticed an increasing trend of COVID-19 cases in the region and a rise in wastewater surveillance.

Northern Ont. porch pirate charged with stealing mail

A 33-year-old suspect has been charged with stealing mail, among other offences, following a report of a theft on Albert Street in Espanola.

Man who committed four murders in the Sault found with rifle, revolver, police say

Bobbie Halleart, the man who shot and killed his three children and a 41-year-old woman Oct. 23 in the Sault, was found with a .38 calibre revolver and a rifle, police said Thursday.

Building owner in the Sault fined $140K for fire code violations

This week, the owner of a multi-residential building in Sault Ste. Marie was fined $140,000 for multiple offences under Ontario’s Fire Code.

Northern Ont. police seize brick of cocaine, cash during traffic stop

The Ontario Provincial Police charged two people with drug offences after a traffic stop of two vehicles this week on Highway 112 in Boston Township.

Timmins considers building major events centre with ice pads, pool

While it’s a long way from becoming a reality, city council in Timmins has started the process of building an events centre in the city.

Alberta, Quebec suspects driving stolen vehicles arrested in northern Ont.

A traffic stop this week in northern Ontario led to the arrest of two people – one from Alberta, the other from Quebec – who were driving two separate stolen vehicles.

Provincial police in northern Ont. lay charges in historical sexual assault investigation

While not saying when the incidents took place, Ontario Provincial Police charged a suspect Sunday in a historical sexual assault investigation in the Town of Cochrane.

Timmins family doctor honoured for decades of service

The Ontario College of Family Physicians recognizes doctors who demonstrate excellence in their regions. One Timmins doctor stood out in the northeast.