No answers yet in death of 4-year-old girl

Provincial police say an autopsy has failed to determine the cause of death of a four-year-old child last weekend near Hearst, Ont.

Live Opioid poisonings land 16 Canadians in hospital each day on average, 53% jump over 10 years

by Catharine Tunney

The average number of Canadians who have been hospitalized because of opioid poisoning is growing, according to new numbers published by the Canadian Institute for Health Information, but even with new numbers, tracking the breath of the crisis in Canada continues to run up against problems.

More details needed before public health goes regional: Sudbury medical officer of health

The Ministry of Health and Long-term Care is proposing dramatic changes to Ontario's public health system. Through a report, an expert panel proposes replacing the 36 local health units currently in the province with 14 regional entities. The recommendation is currently in the public consultation phase.

'I question why this is allowed to happen': Former Sears employees in pension limbo

by Olivia Stefanovich

Former Sears Home employee Anne Smith said the last few weeks have felt surreal as she and 25 of her colleagues wound down operations at their store in Sudbury, Ont., and now wait to hear if they will receive pensions.

Small business concerns 'legitimate,' says Lefebvre, but new tax rules won't affect many

As the Liberal government faces a backlash from small business owners over proposed changes to federal tax laws, MP Paul Lefebvre is assuring Sudburians that most people won’t be affected.

Blog Alleged bribe was an offer to stay 'in the Liberal family:' Kathleen Wynne

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne took the stand in a small courtroom in Sudbury Wednesday, to testify on day five of the trial of two high-ranking Liberals charged with bribing potential candidates ahead of 2015 byelection.

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne testifying today in bribery trial of former aide, organizer

by Erik White

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne is testifying on the fifth day of the bribery trial of a former aide and another Liberal organizer, in a scandal linked to a 2015 byelection in Sudbury, Ont.

Kathleen Wynne threatens legal action after 'defamatory' Patrick Brown statement

by Nick Boisvert

The legal team representing Kathleen Wynne is demanding a retraction and apology from PC leader Patrick Brown after an allegedly defamatory statement about Wynne's participation in the Sudbury byelection scandal trial.

Sudbury police chief sitting with 'fingers crossed' as province promises drug-detection tools

As the provincial and federal governments move forward with legislation to legalize marijuana by next summer, Sudbury's police chief says more training and drug detection equipment are needed to prepare officers.

Updated Senator Lynn Beyak says First Nations should give up status cards

by John Paul Tasker

After vowing to take the summer months to consult with Indigenous people, Conservative Senator Lynn Beyak says she now believes all First Nations should renounce their Indigenous rights and integrate into Canadian society.

Ontario premier to testify today in bribery trial of one of her closest aides

by Mike Crawley

Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne testifies today in the bribery trial of one of her closest aides and another Liberal organizer, an event that makes political history in the province and could have an impact on the election next June.

SUDBURY CITY HALL Sudbury city councillors square off on synergy centre contract

A single-source contract to develop a business plan and design for a new synergy convention-style centre, became a point of contention at Tuesday's Sudbury city council meeting.

Vale's aerial seeding program to regreen 'black Sudbury rock landscape'

Mining company Vale is conducting its aerial seeding program on 120 hectares of its property, just south of Coniston this week. The aircraft will be loaded with grass seed and fertilizer to be dispersed over barren land that has been affected by smelter activities.

Minimum wage increases 'too much, too soon': Sudbury Chamber of Commerce

Major changes are coming to workplaces across Ontario this January, and that's not sitting well with many local business owners.

Canadore, Six Nations partnership a 'win win' for post-secondary students

North Bay’s Canadore College announced it will enter into a formalized education agreement with Six Nations Polytechnic, an educational institute in southern Ontario.

Live Blog Liberal power-brokers take stand in byelection bribery trial

by Erik White

The trial into allegations of bribery during the 2015 Sudbury byelection enters its fourth day, with several key members of the Ontario Liberal party and behind-the-scenes power brokers expected to testify.

Audio 'The guys don't go down for the money:' Meet the crew of Sault Ste. Marie arborists helping with Irma cleanup

Utility crews in the southern parts of the United States will be starting work to get power restored to customers affected by Hurricane Irma.

$15 minimum wage in Ontario would cost 50,000 jobs, provincial watchdog says

Ontario's Financial Accountability Office is warning that the province's proposed minimum wage increase to $15 an hour could wind up resulting in an estimated net loss of 50,000 jobs.

'It's a joke:' Widow of underground miner seeks justice from a company that no longer exists

Romeena Kozoriz was in the process of building a dream house with her husband Norm Bisallion when he was killed in a mining accident in 2014.

City council moving forward with site selection for library/art gallery, Synergy Centre

Plans for two major projects are on the agenda at Sudbury city hall Tuesday night, with council expected to finalize the site selection criteria for the new library-art gallery and Synergy Centre.

'I could see the panic starting to set in': Former Sudburian recalls fleeing Irma

by Olivia Stefanovich

Sudbury-born Jennifer Dully is thankful she escaped Tropical Storm Irma ahead of its descent on her home in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., but recognizes that not every one is as lucky.

Top Liberal official's reaction on Thibeault defection: 'I had to look up who he was'

by Erik White

Day three of the Sudbury byelection bribery trial focused on the inner workings of the Ontario Liberal Party and how it planned to take back the Sudbury seat in 2015.

Unknown opioid found in Sault drug bust

Sault Ste. Marie police and the Algoma Health Unit are warning the public of a new opioid in the community.

Top Ontario Liberals, past and present, testifying in byelection bribery trial

The trial into allegations of bribery during the 2015 Sudbury byelection continues today, with several key members of the Liberal party expected to testify.

40 provincial pot shops to open by July, but questions about demand remain

by Muriel Draaisma

Ontario Attorney General Yasir Naqvi says the provincial government has had trouble determining how much demand there will be for marijuana when it opens 40 stand-alone stores in time for legalization next July.

Sudbury, Ont., man dies in Gatineau parachute mishap

A 27-year-old man is dead after a parachuting mishap near the Gatineau Airport.

Vacant school in Val Caron perfect site for community hub, says city councillor

Sudbury city councillor Robert Kirwan wants to see Pinecrest Public School become a community hub. The public school shut its doors earlier this year. Kirwan wants the city to buy the property for community services to relocate to.

Exclusive 'Most dangerous way for inmates to act out': Record number of fires at Sudbury jail

by Olivia Stefanovich

Information obtained by ICI Radio-Canada show there were 23 fires at the Sudbury jail in 2016, which is the highest number for any correctional facility in Ontario.

Audio Forget New Years. September is becoming the new time for resolutions, says Sudbury life coach

With the back to school rush almost done, many families are getting back into routine, or launching new projects at work.

Audio It's not a 'level playing field' for Sudbury entrepreneurs, says business owner

Proposed changes to the federal tax regulations have some small business owners seething.

3 new Ontario songs you need to hear this week

by Adam Carter

Check out some brand new music from Kevin Ramroop, Elliott Brood and DVSN.

In Depth Sudbury byelection trial: 'Once politics is done, friends are way more important'

by Erik White

The Sudbury byelection bribery trial wrapped for the week with nearly two full days of testimony from the man who brought this scandal to light: former Liberal candidate Andrew Olivier.

Live Blog Ex-Liberal candidate Andrew Olivier cross-examined in Sudbury byelection trial

The bribery trial for prominent Sudbury businessman Gerry Lougheed and former top Liberal official Pat Sorbara continues.

26-year-old man charged with alleged indecent act in presence of Sudbury boy

Sudbury Police have charged a 26-year-old man with criminal harassment and an indecent act after he attempted to make contact with a 13-year-old boy at a Sudbury elementary school.

OPP arrest 65-year-old woman in fake fentanyl patch scam

A 65-year-old woman from Smooth Rock Falls was arrested and slapped with numerous charges including fraud after a police investigation into a fentanyl patch scam.

Timmins East Side Mario's waitress calls demand she wear a bra at work 'sexist'

by Sophia Harris

A waitress at East Side Mario’s in Timmins, Ont., claims her female manager unfairly demanded she wear a bra at work.

'There is realization the treaties were a good thing' says Atikameksheng Chief

Leaders and members of 21 First Nations communities across northern Ontario are gathering on the cultural grounds of the Atikameksheng Anishinawbek First Nation this week.

Trial date set in wrongful dismissal, bullying case from Sudbury city hall

A five-day trial has been scheduled for May 2018 involving a civil lawsuit against the City of Greater Sudbury. Alicia Lachance, the former administrative assistant to the mayor claims she was wrongfully dismissed after she was allegedly bullied and stalked by the chief of staff. The city refutes the claims.

Ontario to create cannabis control board, open up storefronts

by Hannah Thibedeau, Mike Crawley

The Ontario government announced Friday it will create a cannabis control board and open up to 60 storefronts in the first year to manage the sale and distribution of marijuana in the province.

Sudbury study finds parental involvement beneficial for child's recovery from eating disorder

A researcher from Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ont., says more parents and caregivers should become involved in the recovery process of their child's eating disorder.

Liberals tried to 'sabotage' their own party, bribery trial hears

by Erik White

The bribery allegations against two high ranking Ontario Liberals were laid out on the first day of the Sudbury byelection trial. But the court also heard about the strife that was gripping the local Liberal party heading into that crucial vote.

Rebuild or forget? Elliot Lake debates future of Algo Centre Mall site

Five years after the Algo Centre Mall collapse, Elliot Lake city council is considering whether it should build a new community hub on the site.

Live Blog Sudbury byelection scandal trial underway

The trial for prominent Sudbury businessman Gerry Lougheed begins in a Cedar Street courtroom today.

Vale to shut crushing area at Clarabelle Mill

Mining giant Vale plans to permanently shut the crushing plant area of its Clarabelle Mill in Sudbury, a company spokesperson confirmed today.

K9 unit on lookout for loose downtown dog

Greater Sudbury Police are warning people to stay away from an unleashed black and brown dog wandering downtown and the city’s west end after two separate incidents of it biting people.

Analysis With 4 Liberals on trial this month, Kathleen Wynne faces her toughest hurdles yet

by Mike Crawley

Two separate corruption trials of senior Ontario Liberals begin in the next few days, threatening to kneecap Premier Kathleen Wynne's hopes of getting her government on track in time for the election next June.

McIntyre Powder Project creator 'frustrated' by WSIB repeal of aluminium dust policy

The United Steelworkers and the creator of the McIntyre Powder Project are putting pressure on Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to fully rescind a policy that used to deny claims based on aluminium exposure.

"A safe place to call home" Shelter for Indigenous victims of violence to be built on Manitoulin

Construction has begun on a $2.3 million shelter for victims of violence on Manitoulin Island. The facility will be operated by the Wikwemikong Health Centre and will offer culturally appropriate programming for male and female Indigenous clients.

Audio Gerry Lougheed Jr: 'champion' for Sudbury and 'ruthless' political organizer

by Erik White

A prominent Sudbury businessman accused of bribery will get his day in court today. Gerry Lougheed is charged with bribing a former Liberal candidate to stay out of the 2015 Sudbury byelection.

Why prepackaged lunch snacks may set children up for life-long eating problems

It's OK to pack a school lunch that allows students to nibble at this and that so long as the snacks are healthy, the associate director of the Guelph Family Health Study says. That means avoiding prepackaged foods like cookies and crackers.