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University of Sudbury unveils plan for new francophone economic research hub

The University of Sudbury announced plans to establish the Institut économique de l’Ontario français, a new research and engagement initiative aimed at bolstering economic, social and linguistic development in the province’s francophone communities.

Sudbury couple funds new non-for-profit mental health initiative

Sudbury’s new not-for-profit psychotherapy clinic, Roles Alliance for Mental Health and Wellness, launches to provide subsidized care across northern Ontario with the help of a $100,000 donation.

44% of Sudbury’s homeless cite evictions as primary cause: Survey

A count in October found 505 homeless individuals in Sudbury, with 44 per cent citing eviction and 43 per cent blaming low income. Service agencies warn that their resources are stretched thin.

Lively clothing store waiting for insurance 8 months later

The owner of a clothing store located in the Greater Sudbury community of Lively has been waiting more than eight months for his insurance payout after a fire.

$86.5K in drugs, loaded handgun seized in downtown Sudbury

Sudbury police have charged three men and a woman with 10 criminal offences each following a drug trafficking investigation that yielded a loaded firearm, cash, and nearly $90,000 worth of drugs.

Northern Ontario backyard sees rash of night time wildlife

A trail cam setup in a Sudbury-area backyard sees several critters visit over only two nights.

Sudbury landmark demolished

The last symbol of the old Ambassador Hotel on the Kingsway in Sudbury is gone after more than five decades on the Kingsway.

Petition at Queen's Park against Parry Sound mega school

Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner presents petition from Parry Sound residents opposed to plans for new K-12 school.

Cubs edge Walleye in must-win game, clinch Centennial Cup quarter-final berth

The Greater Sudbury Cubs clinched a quarter-final spot at the Centennial Cup with a 2-1 victory over the Kam River Fighting Walleye on Wednesday, thanks to a late second-period power-play goal by Lincoln Moore.

Sudbury getting a new discount grocery store this summer

Just when you thought the Sudbury Costco parking lot couldn’t get any busier, Loblaws confirms it is opening one of its discount grocery store chains in the same strip mall.

Northern Ont. MPP calls for better nurse-to-patient ratios

A Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) from northern Ontario reintroduced a bill this week calling for improved nurse-to-patient ratios.

Downtown Sudbury police blitz results in 18 arrests, drug seizures

A five-day police blitz in downtown Sudbury saw the bike patrol execute 18 arrest warrants and seize nearly $8,000 in fentanyl and cocaine.

Wildland fires force evacuations in northern communities

On Monday, the wildland fire season was just beginning. Now, officials say, "we're in it."

Counterfeit money circulating on Manitoulin Island, police warn

The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is warning community members and local businesses about counterfeit money circulating in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

Sudbury poet releases new anthology

A Sudbury poet has released another collection that comes from personal experiences and big moments in his life.