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Sudbury dad wins $2.45M, plans to build house

A Greater Sudbury man won $2,454,522 in the Thunder Bay hospital's 50/50 draw. Kevin Mongeau was on a ladder when he got the call.

Wanted man arrested after excavator standoff on Manitoulin Island

A 24-year-old man faces charges for fleeing police, dangerous operation and breaching court orders after refusing to exit an excavator during his arrest on Manitoulin Island.

5 active wildland blazes remain in northeastern Ontario

The number of active wildfires in northeastern Ontario fell to five Sunday morning, down from 14 Saturday evening. However, Sudbury 2 remains out of control.

Sudbury wildfire grows to 72 hectares, not under control

A wildfire west of Sudbury grew to 72 hectares overnight as strong winds hampered crews. The blaze is still not under control as of Saturday morning.

Steelworkers ratify 5-year deal with Vale in Sudbury, Port Colborne

Vale and United Steelworkers Local 6500 have ratified a five-year deal covering 3,045 workers in Sudbury and Port Colborne, with 75.7 per cent voting in favour of the contract.

Seniors development a dream come true for Noeville residents

Residents gathered May 28 for the grand opening of an affordable senior housing development in French River. The French River Horizon has 30 units -- with 29 already filled.

Outdoor patio season arrives a little late in downtown Sudbury

It’s patio season across the north. While construction and delayed street sweeping may have prevented patios in Sudbury from opening on time, officials with Downtown Sudbury say they will appear soon.

Sudbury BEV conference focuses on critical mineral supply chain

Leaders in mining, automotive, energy and government were in Sudbury on May 28 for a conference that normally focuses on the battery and electric vehicles.

Two trailers destroyed by fire, Elliot Lake Fire Department says

Firefighters in Elliot Lake battled a fire this week involving two trailers north of the city. Both were destroyed by the blaze.

Vaping is Not for Kids bill advances at Queen’s Park

NDP MPP France Gélinas’s bill to curb youth vaping passed its first reading. The bill would ban promotions, restrict flavours, raise the purchase age to 21 and fund public education about product risks.

Working underground mine site hosts Mining Transformed, an industry trade show

NORCAT hosted the world’s only trade show inside an active underground mine northern Ontario. The two-day event featured drones, autonomous vehicles and real-time tracking tech, with a focus on productivity and miner safety.

Sudbury teacher turns novel struggles into short story success

A Greater Sudbury teacher who struggled to write novels found success with 'The Berrylove Chronicles,' a series of short stories set in a cartoonish, satirical version of his hometown.

Home sales plunge in Sudbury, Sault

Most major cities in northeastern Ontario saw a significant drop in home sales in April, with Greater Sudbury reporting a 35.6 per cent decrease compared to the same period in 2025.

Sudbury’s boil water advisory was a false alarm

A report headed to city council this week updates local politicians on the boil water advisory that hit Greater Sudbury earlier this month.

Local 6500 in Sudbury, Vale reach tentative agreement

United Steelworkers Local 6500, which represents about 3,000 workers in Greater Sudbury, announced May 26 that it has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with Vale Ltd.