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Ontario spending $2B to expand, refurbish hydroelectric generating stations in the north

The province says it is investing $2 billion to refurbish and expand three hydroelectric generating stations in the Cochrane-area.

Timmins police warn of new scam circulating

Timmins police say fraudsters are falsely claiming to represent police or court services with the scam artists asking people for bail money for loved ones.

Ontario’s trade minister warns that U.S. tariffs ‘are coming’

As the province heads for an election, Ontario Trade Minister Vic Fedeli said he expects Canadians will have to deal with a trade war with the United States.

Snowmachine driver severely injured in northern Ont. crash charged with impaired

A snowmachine crash early Thursday morning on a snowmobile trail in Moonbeam caused life-altering injuries for the driver.

Peavey Mart closing two northern Ont. stores

As part of a major restructuring, Peavey Mart is closing 22 stores in Ontario and Nova Scotia, including two in the north.

Crime Stoppers District of Cochrane celebrates Crime Stoppers Month with new website

Cochrane District Crime Stoppers officials are reminding the public to call in or email anonymous tips about any crime in the city.

Timmins hospital attracts two new specialists with the outdoors

Two new specialists have joined the ranks at Timmins and District Hospital (TADH) and both say the appeal of the outdoors won them over.

State of emergency lifted in Hearst, Ont.

The state of emergency has been lifted in the northern Ontario community of Hearst after power was restored amid arctic temperatures.

Province prepared to face Trump’s tariffs, Ontario’s trade minister says

Returning from U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration Monday, Ontario cabinet minister Vic Fedeli says the provincial government is ready to face tariffs, should they be implemented.

Timmins to track short-term rentals

The City of Timmins says it is investing in new technology that will allow it to track short-term accommodations in the city.

Four northern Ontario breweries earn awards for craft beer

Ontario Brewing Awards were handed out to the best in the craft beer scene and four breweries from the northeast took home trophies last Friday.

Senior killed in snowmachine rollover

A 74-year-old from Moose Factory has died from injuries suffered in a Jan. 16 snowmachine rollover, police said Monday.

A look at this year's major country concerts

Josh and Coop from Pure Country give us the rundown of this year's major country concert events for 2025.

Power outage prompts state of emergency in northern Ont. community

A daylong power out affecting hundreds of people in the Hearst area is expected to continue until at least 1 a.m.

Northern Ont. senior dies in snowmachine rollover

James Bay Ontario Provincial Police says a 74-year-old from Moose Factory has died from injuries suffered in a Jan. 16 incident involving a snowmachine.