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A couple in Sault Ste. Marie has shared a photo that shows just how much snow has fallen in the city so far this year.
Snowbank tells the story of a snowy year in the Sault
A couple in Sault Ste. Marie has shared a photo that shows just how much snow has fallen in the city so far this year.
Police in Greater Sudbury say a man has been charged after businesses in New Sudbury and downtown were robbed Wednesday by someone threatening to detonate a grenade – that later turned out to be fake.
Sudbury man charged with robbing two businesses using an imitation grenade
Police in Greater Sudbury say a man has been charged after businesses in New Sudbury and downtown were robbed Wednesday by someone threatening to detonate a grenade – that later turned out to be fake.
Glencore Canada Corp. has been fined $120,000 in connection with an incident Oct. 20, 2023, at the company’s Nickel Rim South Mine.
Glencore fined $120K after worker seriously injured
Glencore Canada Corp. has been fined $120,000 in connection with an incident Oct. 20, 2023, at the company’s Nickel Rim South Mine.
Rio Tinto has announced it is no longer considering making a bid for Glencore, a merger that would have created the largest mining company in the world.
Glencore, Rio Tinto abandon merger talks
Rio Tinto has announced it is no longer considering making a bid for Glencore, a merger that would have created the largest mining company in the world.
The launch of a new Canadian diplomatic mission in Greenland is sparking hopes for more collaboration on climate change, Inuit rights and defence in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats.
As Canada prepares to open Greenland consulate, parallels drawn between Trump’s threats against countries
The launch of a new Canadian diplomatic mission in Greenland is sparking hopes for more collaboration on climate change, Inuit rights and defence in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats.
One in eight Canadians say they’ve been searching for a family doctor for more than a year - or have stopped looking altogether, according to new data from Angus Reid Institute.
Health care on the brink: Most Canadians say access has worsened despite rising spending
One in eight Canadians say they’ve been searching for a family doctor for more than a year - or have stopped looking altogether, according to new data from Angus Reid Institute.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson wouldn’t rule out allowing Chinese state-owned companies from buying majority stakes in Canada’s oil patch, when asked directly whether that would be a red line for the federal government.
Hodgson won’t rule out Chinese state-owned companies from buying majority stakes in Canadian oil patch
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson wouldn’t rule out allowing Chinese state-owned companies from buying majority stakes in Canada’s oil patch, when asked directly whether that would be a red line for the federal government.
Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must adapt to new geopolitical realities, arguing that many of the country’s difficulties can’t be blamed on U.S. President Donald Trump.
Harper says Canada’s difficulties can’t all be blamed on Trump in gala speech
Former prime minister Stephen Harper says Canada must adapt to new geopolitical realities, arguing that many of the country’s difficulties can’t be blamed on U.S. President Donald Trump.
In the spring of 2020, Brent Colman was working as a junior analyst with the City of Edmonton before he was furloughed when COVID-19 restrictions were put in place.
Canadians express frustration as CRA claws back pandemic support money
In the spring of 2020, Brent Colman was working as a junior analyst with the City of Edmonton before he was furloughed when COVID-19 restrictions were put in place.
More than a few Canadians are upset with Calgary’s Tate McRae after the pop superstar filmed a TV commercial promoting NBC and Team USA.
Canadian Tate McRae draws backlash for NBC Olympics ad cheering on Team USA
More than a few Canadians are upset with Calgary’s Tate McRae after the pop superstar filmed a TV commercial promoting NBC and Team USA.
Sudbury man marks 30 years of donations as need for plasma soars. Steve Sullivan gave his 188th unit Wednesday. Canadian Blood Services says demand has rising 50% in five years, with only 30% of supply collected domestically. Angela Gemmill has more.
30-year donor urges help as plasma need rises in Canada
Sudbury man marks 30 years of donations as need for plasma soars. Canadian Blood Services says demand has rising 50% in five years. Angela Gemmill reports.
Sudbury designer and ex-OHL player Cameron Lizotte crafted the Great Canadian Jersey for Rogers’ Winter Games unity project. He used fabrics donated from coast to coast. Lyndsay Aelick shares his story.
Sudbury's Cameron Lizotte designs Great Canadian Jersey
Sudbury designer and ex-OHL player Cameron Lizotte crafted the Great Canadian Jersey for Rogers’ Winter Games unity project.
Timmins council passed a resolution asking the mayor to trim the approved 4.95% tax hike to below 4%, potentially using $1 million from reserves. The mayor says she will fine-tune the numbers before the final levy is issued next month.
Timmins council aims to cut 4.95% tax hike
Timmins council passed a resolution asking the mayor to trim the approved 4.95% tax hike to below 4%, potentially using $1 million from reserves.
Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau urges a 'think big' mentality at the Chamber's State of the City address. She highlighted key projects and called for community and contractor support to achieve growth plans. The next election is in eight months. Lydia Chubak reports.
Timmins mayor urges 'think big' approach for city growth
Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau urges a 'think big' mentality at the Chamber's State of the City address. Lydia Chubak reports.
Two North Bay councillors are publicly feuding over the city's Community Safety and Well-Being committee, with one calling it 'a joke' for narrowing its focus and the other defending the work it has completed.
North Bay city councillors clash over safety committee’s focus
Two North Bay councillors are publicly feuding over the city's Community Safety and Well-Being committee, with one calling it 'a joke' for narrowing its focus and the other defending the work it has completed.
Glencore Canada Corp. has been fined $120,000 in connection with an incident Oct. 20, 2023, at the company’s Nickel Rim South Mine.
Glencore fined $120K after worker seriously hurt at Nickel Rim mine
Glencore Canada Corp. has been fined $120,000 in connection with an incident Oct. 20, 2023, at the company’s Nickel Rim South Mine.
This week, Ian Campbell catches up with what's going on in the Municipality of West Nipissing with Kathleen Thorne Rochon for another edition of the Mayor's Chair.
West Nipissing's mayor takes a seat in the Mayor's Chair
This week, Ian Campbell catches up with what's going on in West Nipissing with Kathleen Thorne Rochon for another edition of the Mayor's Chair.
In a hockey game, referees watch for goals, penalties and player injuries. But the Northern Ontario Hockey Association says off-ice issues involving parents are a major problem for their on-ice officials.
Northern Ont. hockey association raises alarm about parents behaving badly
In a hockey game, referees watch for goals, penalties and player injuries. But the Northern Ontario Hockey Association says off-ice issues involving parents are a major problem for their on-ice officials.
Sudbury's Rocks & Rings program introduces curling to thousands of students, leveraging Olympic inspiration and free club ice time to combat the sport's local decline and cultivate future athletes.
Rocks & Rings hope to inspire a new generation of curlers
Sudbury's Rocks & Rings program introduces curling to thousands of students, leveraging Olympic inspiration and free club ice time to combat the sport's local decline and cultivate future athletes.
Adrian Sutherland, a musician and author from Attawapiskat First Nation, has released a new book 'The Work of Our Hands' to showcase his resilient, skilled community beyond its hardships, inspiring a new album. He joins Tony Ryma to discuss both projects.
Adrian Sutherland releases 'The Work of Our Hands'
Adrian Sutherland, a musician and author from Attawapiskat First Nation, has released a new book 'The Work of Our Hands' which also inspired a new album.
A 33-year-old Oshawa man is charged with drug trafficking after OPP seized cocaine worth $400,000 during a traffic stop in northwestern Ontario.
$400K in cocaine seized during OPP traffic stop near Thunder Bay
A 33-year-old Oshawa man is charged with drug trafficking after OPP seized cocaine worth $400,000 during a traffic stop in northwestern Ontario.
OPP officers in northeastern Ontario are completing specialized snowmobile training to enhance winter patrols and emergency response in remote areas.
OPP officers to complete specialized snowmobile training
OPP officers in northeastern Ontario are completing specialized snowmobile training to enhance winter patrols and emergency response in remote areas.
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Discarded cooking sparks deck fire in the Sault
Sault Ste. Marie fire crews extinguished a rear deck fire caused by improperly discarded cooking materials on Glasgow Avenue on Tuesday.
Sault Ste. Marie police are recruiting for constable and special constable roles, seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds to serve the community.
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service actively recruiting
Sault Ste. Marie police are recruiting for constable and special constable roles, seeking applicants from diverse backgrounds to serve the community.
Young activists behind a legal challenge of Ontario's climate plan are set to ask the province's highest court to revive their case.
Top court asked to reopen climate case after Ontario scraps emissions target law
Young activists behind a legal challenge of Ontario's climate plan are set to ask the province's highest court to revive their case.
There are about a half dozen tents set up outside Science North in Sudbury, new additions to an event focused on land. Organizers of the Indigenous Lands Symposium said the tents, known as the Canvas Community, bring the outdoors and tradition to the fourth annual event.
Knowledge sharing underway at Indigenous Lands Symposium in Sudbury
There are about a half dozen tents set up outside Science North in Sudbury, new additions to an event focused on land. Organizers of the Indigenous Lands Symposium said the tents, known as the Canvas Community, bring the outdoors and tradition to the fourth annual event.
A 19-year-old woman has been charged with several offences after Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service received a report of a stolen vehicle the evening of Feb. 1.
Wikwemikong police say woman on probation hit two cop cars in stolen vehicle
A 19-year-old woman has been charged with several offences after Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service received a report of a stolen vehicle the evening of Feb. 1.
A man and a woman have been charged with drug-related offences following a drug trafficking investigation in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory.
Pair charged with drug trafficking following police raid on Manitoulin Island
A man and a woman have been charged with drug-related offences following a drug trafficking investigation in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory.
OPP charge a 48-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman from northern Ontario after a raid seizes an estimated $13,800 in cash and suspected cocaine.
OPP charge 2, seize nearly $14K in cash, drugs in northern Ont.
OPP charge a 48-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman from northern Ontario after a raid seizes an estimated $13,800 in cash and suspected cocaine.
A 20-year-old from Timmins has been charged after police were summoned to a weapons call near Crawford Street in South Porcupine in the evening of Feb. 3.
Timmins man faces weapons, assault charges following incident late Tuesday evening
A 20-year-old from Timmins has been charged after police were summoned to a weapons call near Crawford Street in South Porcupine in the evening of Feb. 3.
North Bay police have released surveillance video and an updated description of a suspect sought in the theft of a snowmobile from a hotel parking lot on Seymour Street early Monday morning.
Snowmobile stolen from North Bay hotel parking lot, police release video of suspect
North Bay police have released surveillance video and an updated description of a suspect sought in the theft of a snowmobile from a hotel parking lot on Seymour Street early Monday morning.
Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police North East Region are taking part in specialized training to become certified motorized snow vehicle operators.
Snowmobile training for OPP North East Region
Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police North East Region are taking part in specialized training to become certified motorized snow vehicle operators.
Millions of pages of records linked disgraced financier Jefferey Epstein have been unsealed and released publicly by the U.S. Department of Justice, renewing attention on the late sex offender’s social and professional network. Here’s what to know.
Epstein files explained: Who’s named, what’s redacted, and where to find them
Millions of pages of records linked disgraced financier Jefferey Epstein have been unsealed and released publicly by the U.S. Department of Justice, renewing attention on the late sex offender’s social and professional network. Here’s what to know.
Sault Ste. Marie fire crews extinguished a rear deck fire caused by improperly discarded cooking materials on Glasgow Avenue on Tuesday.
Discarded cooking sparks deck fire in the Sault
Sault Ste. Marie fire crews extinguished a rear deck fire caused by improperly discarded cooking materials on Glasgow Avenue on Tuesday.
Two Vancouver city councillors are pushing to ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from local FIFA World Cup events this year.
Vancouver councillors want ICE agents banned from FIFA World Cup events
Two Vancouver city councillors are pushing to ban U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from local FIFA World Cup events this year.
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service actively recruiting
In a candid newsletter to her readers ahead of Valentine’s Day, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau acknowledged the challenges of being “uncoupled at 50.”
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau opens up about singlehood at 50 in Valentine’s Day newsletter
In a candid newsletter to her readers ahead of Valentine’s Day, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau acknowledged the challenges of being “uncoupled at 50.”
North Bay city councillors are at odds over the Community Safety and Well-Being committee's effectiveness. One calls it 'a joke,' demanding broader focus, while the chair defends its record, saying the plan is working. Eric Taschner reports.
'It's a joke': North Bay city councilor blasts community safety committee
North Bay city councillors are at odds over the Community Safety and Well-Being committee's effectiveness. Eric Taschner explains.
A Sudbury initiative introduces thousands of students to curling through school programs, using Olympic inspiration and free ice time to grow the sport's youth participation from less than 1%. Madison Marier explains.
Sudbury clubs, schools cultivate next generation of curlers
An initiative introduces students to curling through school programs, using Olympic inspiration and free ice time to grow the sport's youth participation.
N’Swakamok Indigenous Friendship Centre in Sudbury is using donated insulated ice huts as emergency winter shelters for the homeless. The temporary structures are providing critical warmth for people at a downtown outdoor encampment.
Indigenous centre donates ice huts to warm Sudbury homeless
N’Swakamok Indigenous Friendship Centre in Sudbury is using donated insulated ice huts as emergency winter shelters for the homeless.
Canada urges caution for travel to Cuba due to severe, worsening power blackouts and fuel shortages disrupting transportation and electricity across the island.
Worsening blackouts prompt update to Canada's Cuba travel advisory
Canada urges caution for travel to Cuba due to severe, worsening power blackouts and fuel shortages disrupting transportation and electricity across the island.
Sudbury's Rocks & Rings program introduces curling to thousands of students, leveraging Olympic inspiration and free club ice time to combat the sport's local decline and cultivate future athletes.
Rocks & Rings hope to inspire a new generation of curlers
Sudbury's Rocks & Rings program introduces curling to thousands of students, leveraging Olympic inspiration and free club ice time to combat the sport's local decline and cultivate future athletes.
Sudbury man marks 30 years of donations as need for plasma soars. Steve Sullivan gave his 188th unit Wednesday. Canadian Blood Services says demand has rising 50% in five years, with only 30% of supply collected domestically. Angela Gemmill has more.
30-year donor urges help as plasma need rises in Canada
Sudbury man marks 30 years of donations as need for plasma soars. Canadian Blood Services says demand has rising 50% in five years. Angela Gemmill reports.
Timmins council passed a resolution asking the mayor to trim the approved 4.95% tax hike to below 4%, potentially using $1 million from reserves. The mayor says she will fine-tune the numbers before the final levy is issued next month.
Timmins council aims to cut 4.95% tax hike
Timmins council passed a resolution asking the mayor to trim the approved 4.95% tax hike to below 4%, potentially using $1 million from reserves.
North Bay police seek suspect who stole orange Arctic Cat snowmobile from a local parking lot. He was last seen heading towards Hwy 11/17 wearing a black jacket and a red backpack.
North Bay police seek snowmobile theft suspect
North Bay police seek suspect who stole orange Arctic Cat snowmobile from a local parking lot. He was last seen heading towards Hwy 11/17.
Sudbury designer and ex-OHL player Cameron Lizotte crafted the Great Canadian Jersey for Rogers’ Winter Games unity project. He used fabrics donated from coast to coast. Lyndsay Aelick shares his story.
Sudbury's Cameron Lizotte designs Great Canadian Jersey
Sudbury designer and ex-OHL player Cameron Lizotte crafted the Great Canadian Jersey for Rogers’ Winter Games unity project.
OPP officers in the North East Region are training on snowmobiles, including ice rescue and winter survival, ahead of Snowmobile Safety Week.
North East OPP train for snowmobile safety, ice rescue
OPP officers in the North East Region are training on snowmobiles, including ice rescue and winter survival, ahead of Snowmobile Safety Week.
Artificial intelligence tools widely available online are increasingly being used to “enhance,” images from breaking news events, according to an open-source intelligence expert.
AI ‘enhanced’ images fuel confusion, false accusations after Minneapolis shootings: expert
Artificial intelligence tools widely available online are increasingly being used to “enhance,” images from breaking news events, according to an open-source intelligence expert.
Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau urges a 'think big' mentality at the Chamber's State of the City address. She highlighted key projects and called for community and contractor support to achieve growth plans. The next election is in eight months. Lydia Chubak reports.
Timmins mayor urges 'think big' approach for city growth
Timmins Mayor Michelle Boileau urges a 'think big' mentality at the Chamber's State of the City address. Lydia Chubak reports.
