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OPP charge 3 with drug trafficking after northern Ont. traffic stop

Ontario Provincial Police say three people face drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on Oct. 21 in Temiskaming Shores.

Initiative aims to begin building hundreds of affordable homes by next June

The Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association, which represents district social services administration boards across the north, is working to have the first phase of affordable housing projects ready for construction by June 2027.

OPP lay second-degree murder charge in Moosonee sudden death

A young person has been charged with second-degree murder after a sudden death in Moosonee. Police have identified the victim as 25-year-old Dre Wabano.

Two Timmins residents charged in joint drug trafficking investigation

Two Timmins residents were charged after a joint city police and OPP drug trafficking investigation that followed a June 2026 probe; officers seized cocaine, meth, Percocet, cash and weapons.

Disqualified giant pumpkin wins over polar bear in Cochrane, Ont.

A 1,700-pound pumpkin that was disqualified from competing at Port Elgin’s Pumpkinfest is getting a second chance at the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat.

Northern author draws on beloved pet for Christmas tale

Linda Yule, a Kirkland Lake-area author, has written 'Sasha's Christmas Adventure,' a children's book inspired by her 15-year-old dog. The story follows the real pup as she narrates her family's holiday traditions and adventures leading up to Christmas.

Kirkland Lake author releases dog-inspired Christmas children's book

Kirkland Lake author Linda Yule has released a new children's book, ‘Sasha's Christmas Adventure.’ The book is inspired by her real dog.

Polar bears make an appearance in First Nation as winter nears

A small group of polar bears was caught on camera last week in Peawanuck First Nation, not an uncommon sight for the community in Ontario’s Far North.

Home sales plunge in northeast Ont. as hope for 2027 rebound

Home sales in Greater Sudbury were down 22.4 per cent year-over-year in September, the Canadian Real Estate Association said in its most recent update.

Cochrane fire deliberately set, OPP says

OPP are investigating an arson after a fire destroyed a temporary car shelter, damaged adjacent properties and disabled telecommunications in Cochrane on Sept. 1.

In some Ontario municipalities, acclamations mean no elections next week

Kapuskasing and 18 other Ontario municipalities will skip Monday's vote after every council seat was acclaimed, a trend down from 2022 but raising questions about voter choice and local democracy.

Mining company invests in Kirkland Lake students; creates housing development

Students at Kirkland Lake District Composite School have a new place to play, connect and build community pride, thanks to a $600,000 contribution from Agnico Eagle.

OPP investigate sudden death in Moosonee

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a sudden death in Moosonee.

Man killed in ATV crash in Timmins on Sunday night

Police in Timmins say an ATV driver was found dead Sunday evening in the area of Delnite Road and Goldmine Road in a fatal single-vehicle collision.

Two youths on e-bike injured in Timmins collision

Police in Timmins are reminding the public to follow the rules of the road after two girls on an e-bike were injured recently in a crash with a motor vehicle.