Those incarcerated at the North Bay jail will soon have new educational opportunities thanks to the efforts of two high school students from southern Ontario.

A Sudbury advocate for migrant workers says the federal government is acting cowardly by announcing it wont consider residential status for all undocumented migrant workers in Canada. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said last week, he's still "actively considering" providing status to those working in certain sectors, such as health care and construction," but not looking at a broader program.

The city of Greater Sudbury has activated its Hot Weather Response Plan as a heat warning in the city continues today and the temperatures are forecast to remain high throughSaturday. To help people access cool spaces, the city is extending hours at four public libraries.

Outreach workers in Sudbury say theyre escalating their efforts to help homeless people and those consuming toxic drugs during recent hot weather. They say the vulnerable population is at increased risk of dehydration and heat stroke.

Outreach workers in Sudbury say theyre escalating their efforts to help homeless people and those consuming toxic drugs during recent hot weather. They say the vulnerable population is at increased risk of dehydration and heat stroke.

Cathy Marshall tears up when she recalls how a northern Ontario hospital saved her from a life-threatening health scare, saying, "I can honestly say I'm here today because of this hospital." Residents from the region's North Shore worry small-town health care is precarious after last year's emergency room closures.

Ontario Provincial Police believe a now-deceased man was responsible for two double homicides in Kirkland Lake last summer. On July 30, 2023, paramedics responded to a medical call at a residence on Woods Street and found Gabriel Marecki, 49, and Amanda Lachapelle, 37.