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Family of Sudbury murder victim describe ‘scars’ and ‘trauma’ they have endured

Felicity Altiman, 44, could spend as few as 12 years behind bars before she’s eligible for parole for the December 2020 murder of an elderly man in his own apartment.

Northeastern Ont. communities under thunderstorm warning

More heavy rain could be on the way in areas across northeastern Ontario on Monday, with severe thunderstorm warnings in place in the French River area.

Sudbury police officers suspended, OPP takes over investigation of teen’s death

The Ontario Provincial Police’s criminal investigation branch has taken over the investigation into the death of 19-year-old Rocco Renaud, who died while working at a residence in Lively on May 23.

Aiming to be one of Canada’s largest gold mines, Cote Gold reaches maximum production

Côté Gold Mine, located on Highway 144 between Timmins and Greater Sudbury, reached a major milestone this month, producing at a peak capacity of 36,000 tonnes a day on average for 30 straight days.

Indigenous fashion designer with northern Ontario roots celebrates success

Lesley Hampton, a member of Temagami First Nation, is seeing her work featured at Holt Renfrew in Mississauga as part of a three-week pop-up celebrating Indigenous History Month.

52-year-old faces stunt driving charge in northern Ont.

A 52-year-old driver from the Sudbury area faces a stunt driving charge after Ontario Provincial Police stopped a pickup truck allegedly travelling more than double the posted speed limit.

Traffic stop nets drugs, charges in northern Ont. First Nation community

A man and woman from Sagamok First Nation are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop late Friday night led to the seizure of suspected drugs.

Public health reports measles exposure at northern Ontario dollar store

Algoma Public Health is warning of a potential measles exposure at a Thessalon dollar store as cases continue to rise in the region.

Players with northern Ont. ties shine in NHL Draft’s opening round

The NHL Draft got underway Friday in Las Vegas with two northern Ontario-connected players selected in the first round.

Human activity the biggest threat to northern Ontario turtles

Northern Ontario is home to eight turtle species, all of which are at risk, according to officials with the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre.

‘This is our home’: Two First Nations setting up encampment near proposed bridge to Ring of Fire

A political decision one thousand kilometres from Jeronimo Kataquapit’s home in a remote First Nation near James Bay set the course for his summer. Now, the 20-year-old from Attawapiskat First Nation, his father, mother and older brother are headed upriver in two 24-foot freighter canoes on a 400-kilometre journey to “reassert First Nations’ presence” near the Ring of Fire region in northern Ontario.