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Open drug use making downtown Sudbury church ‘unsanitary and unsafe’

Rev. Peter Bodnar of St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in downtown Sudbury says people struggling with drug addiction and other issues have become a major challenge.

Job fair huge success in Sudbury

On Wednesday in Sudbury, the first community-wide job fair brought together hundreds of job seekers and employers.

Ronald McDonald House was a refuge at a difficult time for northern Ont. family

At this time last year, Jessica Ellis and her family were staying at Ronald McDonald House in Toronto.

Seatbelt violation leads to discovery of $98K in illegal drugs, Manitoulin police say

A sharp-eyed officer who spotted a driver not wearing a seatbelt in Espanola earlier this week ended up arresting three suspects and seizing more than $98,000 in drugs.

Police say speeding vehicle near Espanola had open liquor, illegal drugs inside

A traffic stop on Highway 17 last week led to the arrest of two people from Greater Sudbury and the discovery of fentanyl, cocaine and crack.

Northern Ont. driver found passed out at wheel, arrested for impaired

A report about an impaired driver in Webbwood earlier this week ended with the discovery of an unconscious driver behind the wheel.

Calls for more secure bicycle parking in Sudbury

Two cyclists in Sudbury who have had their bikes stolen recently are sharing their stories. One said more secure bicycle lockers are available and should be placed downtown and in other public places, including city hall.

U.S. man charged with impaired driving on Hwy. 69

A 43-year-old man from Chicago, Ill., has been charged with impaired driving following an incident Monday evening south of Sudbury.

Sudbury teacher accused of sexually assaulting students expected to avoid conviction

A former Sudbury teacher accused of sexually assaulting several student may escape a criminal conviction and settle his case by agreeing to a peace bond.

Police say victims were threatened with sawed-off shotgun in Elliot Lake

A man and woman have been charged in Elliot Lake with several offences after reports of victims being threatened with a shotgun over missing drugs.

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.

Forest fire along Hwy. 17 near Whitefish is out

A 3.6-hectare wildland fire that began Sunday near Whitefish is out, Ontario Forest Fires said Monday. The fire, which could be viewed along Highway 17, was declared out Monday morning.

Tip about people with guns in Sudbury park leads to drug bust, four arrests

Sudbury police say they charged four people and seized weapons and drugs after a tip about a group of people armed with guns in Grotto park Sunday afternoon.

Planning a trip? Here’s why a travel consultant is your best travel hack

Planning a vacation should be exciting, but with so many options and details to consider, it can easily become overwhelming. Here are some of the best travel hacks.

Gore Bay Arena looks to add protective netting

Western Manitoulin Minor Hockey is looking into installing protective netting around the surface of the Gore Bay Arena. Amanda Hicks has the latest.