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Gardening tips from a northern Ontario greenhouse marking 40 years of growth
Katie Reid of Southview Greenhouse Growers in Sudbury shares some gardening tips for people excited about the growing season in northern Ontario

Undercover truck driving students weren't taught key maneuvers at private colleges: Ontario's auditor general
Ontario is not effectively monitoring commercial truck driver training and licensing regimes, leading to many unqualified drivers on the roads, the province's auditor general found in a special report released Tuesday.

Garden River First Nation awarded big stake in Ontario’s largest solar project
A future solar farm east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is expected to generate $50 million annually for Garden River First Nation once the project becomes operational.

An Indigenous health clinic brings medical care and spiritual medicines to the homeless in Sudbury
The health centre sets up its mobile unit across from the Elgin Street Mission twice a week, serving as many as 150 people per day. The team includes a nurse practitioner and an Indigenous elder.

Ontario high school students will soon need to pass financial literacy test to graduate
Ontario high school students will soon need to pass a financial literacy test in order to graduate.

This Sudbury 11–year-old is on his way to becoming a pilot
A Greater Sudbury 11-year-old is balancing flight training, acting roles and a growing coffee business as he works toward becoming a commercial pilot.

Mining industry faces youth gap as misconceptions persist, Sudbury students say
Despite workforce growth across Canada, fewer young people are entering mining careers. Students in Sudbury and industry leaders say outdated perceptions may be to blame.

Minister won't commit to national flood insurance program in near future
Federal Emergency Management Minister Eleanor Olszewski said this week she couldn't promise the government will deliver a National Flood Insurance Program "in the near future."

Here's what you need to know about flooding in northeastern Ontario on Wednesday
Officials in Sudbury are warning snowpack north of the city could result in high water levels, prompting a state of emergency to be declared.

Ford's controversial omnibus budget bill passes final vote at Queen's Park
The Ford government’s omnibus budget bill, along with changes to freedom of information laws, passed its final vote at Queen’s Park on Thursday. Bill 97 skipped committee sessions and instead was discussed in a heated question period Thursday and debates in a rare late-night sitting Wednesday.

Northeastern Ontario businesses face steep losses after rapid flooding
Business owners in North Bay, Mindemoya say swift flooding has caused major damage and disruption.

Drew Hayden Taylor’s new play about forged Morrisseaus asks 'what's real and what isnt'
The Undeniable Accusations of Red Cadmium Light, debuting in Vancouver this weekend, looks at the legacy of oft-forged painter Norval Morrisseau

Here’s how flooding is impacting travel in northeastern Ontario
As flood warnings and watches continue to be in place, several secondary highways and local roads are closed.

Officials warn water levels could still rise in West Nipissing
Officials say flooding in the Municipality of West Nipissing has stabilized for now, but warn the situation could worsen as more water moves through the system.

Province sees big drop in opioid-related death rates as northern Ontario maintains highest numbers
Opioid-related death rates have dropped by more than 50 per cent in Ontario since 2021, according to the latest report from the Office of the Chief Coroner. Still, northern Ontario has consistently seen the highest rates in the province as advocates and health-care experts report increasingly toxic...

Sudbury police say earlier altercation not directly linked to collision that killed 16 year old
Sudbury police say a 16-year-old girl who died after being struck by a vehicle in April had been involved in an earlier altercation nearby, but investigators found no evidence linking the two incidents.

Ontario fire ranger crews sent to Minnesota to help with wildfire situation
Three Ontario fire ranger crews from Dryden, Pickle Lake and Sudbury, Ont., have been sent to Minnesota due to escalating wildfire activity in the state. The crews, along with three fire engines, were deployed earlier this week as part of the Great Lakes Forest Fire Compact agreement. The partnership allows Ontario, ...

Sudbury mother shares son's transplant journey to raise organ donation awareness
A Sudbury mother and a graduate student in science communication have come together to bring a powerful organ donation story to Northern MedTalks — a "TED Talk"-like event at Laurentian University where speakers share their stories touching on healthcare.

Indigenous maple syrup producers in Sault Ste. Marie area reflect on the season
It wasn't a record-breaking year by any means for maple syrup production at Nadjiwon Farms or Algoma University, but sugar makers were satisfied with how the 2026 season turned out.

Residents in French River, Ont., brace for more flooding in the area
Residents in French River, south of Sudbury, expect flooding will get worse in the coming days. Property owners and volunteers are preparing to protect homes.

Here's what you need to know about flooding in northeastern Ontario on Thursday
Both the Ministry of Natural Resources and Conservation Sudbury have extended flood warnings for the area.

White Pines students in Sault Ste. Marie celebrate inclusion at cultural fair
High school students in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., invited the community to enjoy a variety of cultural displays, musical performances and foods from all over the world this week.

Community group in North Bay, Ont., caught off-guard by request for comment on forever chemical remediation
A community organization in North Bay, Ont., says it was caught off-guard by a request for public comment from the Department of National Defence (DND) on ‘forever chemical’ remediation efforts at the airport.

Ontario's pitch to expand northern farming sparks questions from farmers, food security experts
The province says expanding agriculture in the Clay Belt will strengthen food security and support farmers. But some farmers, researchers and environmental advocates say the plan leaves questions about land ownership, infrastructure, rising costs, speculation and whether more northern production will improve loc...

Ontario police investigating Senior Assassin game after unhoused man sprayed with water gun
Police in parts of Canada are warning high school students about the risks of playing a game that may have the public mistaking their water guns for real weapons. In one Ontario community, police are investigating students who appear to have targeted an unhoused Indigenous man.

Census day arrives Tuesday. Have you submitted your questionnaire?
The deadline to submit the completed 2026 census form comes Tuesday, and while those who haven't filled it out could face a fine, there's no need to panic just yet.

Ontario invests $10M in northern Ontario forestry operation
The provincial government is investing $10 million to support upgrades at an aging mill in Englehart, Ont. Those upgrades are expected to save more than 220 jobs in the area.

Hamilton judge rules Ontario's sex offender registry is unconstitutional. What could happen next?
The decision is "significant" and could see changes to Ontario’s sex offender registry, depending on how the appeals process plays out, says the applicant's lawyer. The province says it plans to appeal.

Ontario to inspect all career colleges offering truck driving within 6 weeks, following scathing audit
All Ontario career colleges that offer commercial truck driver training will have been inspected by the end of next month, the province's minister of colleges and universities said Wednesday. The action comes after a scathing audit of the transport trucking industry reve...

Greater Sudbury hardware store overwhelmed by sump pump demand amid flooding
Flooding in Greater Sudbury is disrupting the start of the spring building season while driving a surge in demand for sump pumps at a Val Caron hardware store.

Dynacare opens new medical testing centre in Sudbury, Ont.
Health services company Dynacare has opened a new medical testing centre in Sudbury, Ont.. But samples will be transported to a lab in Brampton, Ont.

Kashechewan First Nation evacuees can return home on Monday
Evacuees from Kashechewan First Nation will be able to return home next Monday even though the community doesn’t have access to safe tap water due to issues with the water treatment plant.

Why Canada's military is nowhere near meeting its decade-old female recruitment target
The military commander overseeing recruitment said the Canadian Armed Forces is nowhere near meeting a target set a decade ago for women to make up 25 per cent of the Forces by 2026 — and at the current rate, reaching that goal is impossible.

$28.9M private jet province bought, plans to sell, could have used only 10% of Ontario airports
The $28.9-million private jet the Ontario government purchased — and Premier Doug Ford has now committed to sell — would only have been able to fly in and out of about 10 per cent of recognized airports in the province, according to a CBC News analysis.

Greater Sudbury mayor declares state of emergency due to flooding risk
Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre has declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing risk of flooding in the city.

Algoma Steel union filing grievance with company over reassigned welfare rooms
Pointing to an already low morale from this year's layoffs, United Steelworkers Local 2251 says some workers now must walk further distances to shower or visit their lockers.

Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park reopens nearly 1 year after storm damage
A year ago Kevin Renaud feared for his teenage daughter’s life when a powerful storm downed thousands of trees in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. But over the weekend of May 9 he was among the first campers to return to the site.

B.C. is scrapping time changes. Should Ontario be next?
After British Columbia Premier David Eby announced Monday the province will permanently adopt daylight time, some residents think Ontario should do the same. However, experts warn this could have serious consequences for sleep and health.
#time #change #health #BritishColumbia #Ontario

Amid rise in online child exploitation cases, northern Ontario police cite AI, social media as predator tools
Police report online child sexual exploitation cases have risen across Canada over a 10-year period, according to Statistics Canada. In northern Ontario, police services say they're dealing with growing caseloads and increasingly complex investigations amid new technologies s...

French River, Ont., residents should prepare for rising water levels, says mayor
Residents in the French River area of northeastern Ontario can expect floodwaters to rise in the coming day, according to Mayor Gisèle Pageau.

How northern Ontario could benefit from Canada’s new national defence purchasing strategy
Canada’s new defence industrial strategy is aiming for70 per cent of federal defence contracts to be awarded to Canadian firms within the next decade. Politicians and corporate leaders in northern Ontario see an opportunity in that change.

Some Iranians in Sudbury, Ont., overjoyed at American and Israeli attacks in Iran
Some Iranians in Sudbury, Ont., say they are ecstatic about recent attacks from the United States and Israel against Iran.

#conflict #celebration #Sudbury #Ont

Sudbury skijorers find home at Onaping Falls Nordics after years of searching
This winter, Skijoring is being offered on a trial basis at Onaping Falls Nordics, marking a major step for a small but growing community of dog-powered athletes in Greater Sudbury.
#winter #sports #Sudbury #OnapingFalls

Former Callander, Ont. mayor, councillor committed workplace harassment, new report states
A former mayor and town councillor from a northeastern Ontario town have been found to have committed workplace harassment by the integrity commissioner.

North Bay residents could be waking up to a flock of surprise flamingos for a good cause
Residents waking up to surprise flamingo flocks on their lawns are helping raise money for service dogs in North Bay.