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Development of former hospital site moving forward, still without firm date for demolition
A proposal to build condos and a seniors residence on the site of the old St. Joseph’s hospital site in Sudbury is inching its way through the planning process, with no firm date for demolition of old building.
Chief of Shawanaga First Nation says tentative agreement reached with Ontario to expand Highway 69
There is a sign of progress in the effort toward four-laning the final section of Highway 69 that links northern Ontario to the southern part of the province, and improving the safety of the heavily-travelled route.
Auditor finds federal critical minerals strategy lacking analysis of impact on climate, Indigenous people
A federal audit of Canada’s strategy to promote the extraction of critical minerals says the government isn’t giving due consideration to the potential impact of mining on the environment, biodiversity and Indigenous people.
Wildland firefighters say bill meant to provide workplace health benefits falls short
Wildland firefighters were at Queen’s Park on Wednesday to outline why they feel a new bill that extends protections for cancers, heart injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder linked to their occupation falls short.
Sudbury's integrity commissioner finds two councillors broke code of conduct rules
Sudbury’s integrity commissioner is recommending sanctions against two Sudbury city councillors in connection with comments they made on social media that were critical of city staff.
Final submissions made ahead of sentencing of Sudbury man guilty in connection with 2021 fatal townhouse fire
The only thing left to be decided in the fate of a Sudbury man convicted of three counts of first-degree murder and one of arson causing bodily harm is the severity of the sentence on the final charge.
'I just want people to be dazzled,' artist Nico Williams opens exhibit at Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
A new exhibit at the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, in M’Chigeeng, takes beadwork to a new level as the artist leads viewers on a journey through his childhood.
'Long time coming': 5 Manitoulin chiefs welcome apology and settlement from Canada
The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin have signed an historic settlement with the government of Canada in what they say is a key step toward healing and reconciliation.
Production company for TIFF film 40 Acres pays outstanding amounts to Sudbury crew, union says
The union representing film crew workers in Sudbury, Ont., says a settlement has been reached to finally pay some members who worked on the multimillion-dollar feature film 40 Acres, which was shot in the area a year ago and featured at the Toronto International Film Festival last month.
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Nishnawbe Aski Police Service trains drug investigators while waiting for equitable funding deal to hire more
Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS) says it's stepping up the war on drugs in First Nations as drug traffickers continue to target isolated communities that they know have fewer resources.