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Northern Ontario wildfire season is heating up

Since wildfire season started April 1, 46 forest fires have been confirmed in Ontario and dry conditions are creating a hazard.

Second of three accused in northern Ontario death makes plea bargain

A man charged with first-degree murder in the death of a northern Ontario woman in 2022 has made a plea bargain to escape a life sentence and will soon be released from prison.

Polar bear celebrates 12th birthday with special treat

Henry, a polar bear at the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat in Ontario, marked his 12th birthday with a unique treat.

Henry the polar bear's 12th birthday

Henry, a polar bear at the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat in Ontario, marked his 12th birthday with a unique treat– a giant cardboard Oh Henry! bar.

Body of missing snowmobiler found on northern Ontario lake

The search for a missing snowmobiler in northern Ontario has come to a tragic end.

State of emergency lifted in Fort Albany First Nation

With flood waters receding, Fort Albany First Nation says it is preparing to bring residents who evacuated back home.

Timmins police say shots fired on Mountjoy Street was an isolated incident

Police in Timmins have released more details about a shooting incident they investigated this week on Mountjoy Street.

Timmins police reopens Mountjoy Street as investigation continues

There is a heavy police presence in the Mountjoy Street area Tuesday morning and the public is being asked to stay away from the area.

Northern mayors mark liberation of the Netherlands

Monday was the 80th anniversary of liberation day, where Canadian soldiers played a significant role in freeing the Netherlands from Nazi occupation during the Second World War.

Military assistance requested to help with Far North flood evacuations

A northern Ontario MPP is calling on the Canadian Armed Forces to assist in evacuations as severe flooding threatens two First Nations communities along the James Bay coast.

Iroquois Falls council reaffirms decision to move Guy-Paul Treefall

Town council in Iroquois Falls has reaffirmed its decision to move the Guy-Paul Treefall statue to the museum property downtown after a second vote.

Suspect pulled over for stunt driving on Hwy. 144 had $118K in drugs in his vehicle

A 33-year-old from southern Ontario has been charged after police seized $118,000 in illegal drugs during a traffic stop on Highway 144 north of Gogama.

Northern Ont. construction company fined $50K after worker critically injured

A Hearst-based construction company has been fined $50,000 after a worker suffered a critical injury at its Driftwood Quarry due to inadequate machine guarding.

Algoma University pauses some first-year programs in budget restructuring efforts

Algoma University will temporarily pause several first-year courses in the 2025-26 academic year as part of cost-saving measures outlined in its newly approved operating budget.

Rebranding for Children’s Treatment Centre in northern Ontario

The Cochrane Temiskaming Children’s Treatment Centre is now named the ‘Inspire Centre.’