Sudbury

After 20 years, Ward 12 Coun. Joscelyne Landry-Altmann announced last week that she’s not running for re-election in this October’s municipal election.

Now that summer is here, travel and tourism have kicked into high gear. Tourism industry operators in northern Ontario say more and more visitors are choosing this region because outdoor experiences are topping the list for travellers -- and this region has those in spades.

A 47-year-old man has been charged with setting off his own fireworks near a crowd of people gathered at a beach to watch the main fireworks display in Elliot Lake.

Ontario Forest Fires said there were five new wildland fires confirmed in the northeast region in its latest update issued Sunday evening.

A 69-year-old intoxicated man from Elliot Lake was involved in an argument that escalated to the point that he threatened someone with a knife, Ontario Provincial Police said Friday.

Grades 4 and 5 students from Sudbury’s École St-Denis got a first-hand lesson in ecology at the Delki Dozzi Community Food Forest just before the school year ended last week.

The heat continues to work overtime in northern Ontario, with many communities remaining under a yellow heat warning from Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Public Health Sudbury and Districts says the current heat warning that began June 29 has been extended.

The Solidarity Walk for Kashechewan First Nation will take place July 3 in Niagara Falls from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM beginning at 4835 Victoria Avenue and ending at Niagara Falls City Hall.

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the northeast region by Ontario Forest Fires July 2.

A 26-year-old man from North York has been charged with several offences in a case that began June 18 in Sudbury as a home invasion.

“Deputy Chief McPhee brings a strong combination of operational leadership, technical expertise and Northern Ontario perspective,” said Aaron Archibald, Chief of Paramedic Services.

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in the Parry Sound area July 1.

Ontario Forest Fires reported two new wildland fires in the northeast region as of Tuesday evening, bringing the total number of active fires in the area to 21.

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch Canada Day for Greater Sudbury and North Bay.