Here's the dirt on salvaging your vegetable garden in wet weather

Susan Richards, the garden centre manager at New North Greenhouse in Sault Ste. Marie says it hasn’t been the easiest summer for gardeners.

Want to find a better way to burp your buds? Entrepreneur hoping to cash in on marijuana 'cure'

Entrepreneur Weston Sagle isn’t waiting for the legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018 to develop his unique idea.

Audio If Mike can do it, 'so can I': Timmins rallies to make Special Olympian's victory lap come true

Timmins’ Special Olympian Michael Blick wasn’t going to let news of the cancellation of the Golden Trails marathon stop him from crossing the finish line.

Sudbury Chamber of Commerce says minimum wage hike too much, too fast

Local businesses are looking for the government to provide some relief before the province’s minimum wage increases to $15 an hour.

Sudbury Health Unit reminds parents to immunize

As students prepare to head back to school, the Sudbury Health Unit is reminding parents about updating kids’ immunization records.

Despite Premier Wynne's Ring of Fire road announcement, First Nations say it's not a done deal

No agreement exists to build all-purpose roads into the Ring of Fire in northwestern Ontario say two area First Nations named in Monday's announcement by Premier Kathleen Wynne.

Ministry gives Health Sciences North go-ahead to build 'learning space'

By the end of next year, Health Sciences North will have a learning centre for medical students.

Sudbury police chief apologizes for photo with Soldiers of Odin

Greater Sudbury Police Chief Paul Pedersen is apologizing for taking a photo with Soldiers of Odin members at the unveiling of an organ donor monument on August 18 in Sudbury, Ont.

Sudbury woman threatened after refusing to send online scammer 15K

by Samantha Samson

A Sudbury woman is out thousands of dollars, and confidence, after being the victim of an online romance scam.

Ministry of Labour investigating workplace fatality at private home

The Ministry of Labour is investigating after a workplace fatality at a private home in Chelmsford, Ont. One construction worker was killed and another injured when roof trusses collapsed on Monday.

Get ready for merby: men's roller derby hits Sudbury

Men are getting in on the action of what’s traditionally been an all-female sport.

Tick tests positive for Lyme Disease, Sudbury Health Unit says

The Sudbury and District Health Unit reports that a blacklegged tick found in the area has tested positive for the bacteria that can cause Lyme Disease.

He's considered Canada's founding father, but many Ontario teachers want his name stripped from public schools

by Shanifa Nasser

As legislators south of the border mull the removal of statues seen by many as painful reminders of the darker moments in U.S. history, a similar debate is playing out in Ontario when it comes to public schools and this country's legacy around the treatment of Indigenous communities.

Provincial test highlights show Grade 10 literacy levels 'high and stable'

As teachers and students prepare for the upcoming school year, boards across the city are waiting for the results of the 2016-17 Education Quality Assessment Office (EQAO) standardized test scores.

Ministry reminder: forest fires are a no-drone zone

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is reminding recreational drone operators that a forest fire is no place to fly your drone.

Bears sticking to bush this summer in Sudbury; number of sightings down

by Robin De Angelis

Bears in Sudbury, Ont., are sticking to the bush instead of roaming the city this summer. Since April, the MNRF has received 410 calls to its Bear Wise reporting line. There were 500 calls to the line during the same time period in 2016.

Audio Water 'just seems to be coming through': Rainbow Centre mall tenant troubled by leakage

by Olivia Stefanovich

A tenant of the Rainbow Centre mall in Sudbury, Ont., is raising concerns over ceiling water leaks, but management claims the issues are not structural in nature.

New provincial human trafficking survivors' group could bridge resource gap for north

by Samantha Samson

The province is asking survivors of human trafficking to give input on how to solve these crimes in Ontario. But some Sudbury advocates say this might not be the best solution.

'Miscommunication' cause of Sudbury animal shelter shutdown

Sudbury police say a “miscommunication” between a frustrated caller and animal shelter staff was the reason behind the facility’s closure Tuesday afternoon.

Audio Jump-starting talk about sexual violence among communities that considered it taboo

Telling Our Stories: Immigrant Women’s Resilience, was created by the Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants.

Sudbury farmer harnesses (partial) power during solar eclipse

An organic produce farmer in Sudbury, Ont., used his solar power generating station to measure energy before, during and after the partial solar eclipse on Monday.

Health Sciences North on track for balanced budget, says board chair

Health Sciences North is planning on having a balanced budget, despite reports last week that the hospital would need to cut $13 million in expenses to break even.

SUDBURY CITY HALL Single-source contract for new arena site design irks some Sudbury city councillors

by Olivia Stefanovich

The development of a new arena in Sudbury, Ont., is moving ahead, but the debate has not come to an end.

Threat closes animal shelter in Sudbury: authorities tight-lipped about details

The Greater Sudbury animal shelter in Wahnapitae, Ont., was closed to visitors Tuesday afternoon due to a threat. The animal shelter is expected to be open normal business hours Wednesday. Sudbury Police are investigating.

Police on lookout for Estaire home invader

Ontario Provincial Police are searching for a man involved with a home invasion in Estaire.

Sudbury smelting facilities first destination for Ring of Fire nickel

Noront Resources Ltd. CEO Alan Coutts says the first minerals out of the Ring of Fire will be processed in Sudbury.

SUDBURY CITY HALL Volunteer firefighters disciplined for comments on optimization plan, says councillor

Coun. Gerry Montpellier says some part-time volunteer firefighters were slapped with a disciplinary letter from Sudbury Fire Services letter after criticizing the city’s fire optimization plan.

SUDBURY CITY HALL Councillor hoping more sidewalk plowing could be on the way

Sudbury city councillors are calling for improvements to winter sidewalk maintenance.

Rotating shifts may be the cause of some obesity for northern Ontario workers, says researcher

by Casey Stranges

The late-night, rotating shift work common in the northeastern Ontario workforce may be contributing to obesity, a new report says.

Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste Marie still on short list for Noront's Ring of Fire smelter

by Angela Gemmill

The provincial government announced plans to begin development on road infrastructure to the Ring of Fire mining development in northern Ontario. Noront Resources has a major land position in the area. The company says it will decide by the end of this year which community will be home to its chromite smelter. Sudbury, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie and Thunder Bay are on the short list.

Audio Ontario pledges 'support' for year-round road access to 3 remote First Nations, Ring of Fire

The provincial government says it's working with three remote northwestern Ontario First Nations to develop year-round road access that will link the communities to Ontario's highway system.

'September is a critical time for us': Sexual assault prevention a priority for Sudbury colleges

by Robin De Angelis

For students heading to college in Sudbury, Ont., next month, sexual assault awareness and prevention will be top of mind. Universities and colleges across the province are making awareness and education a priority when students arrive back on campus in September.

LIVE BLOG RECAP Darkness in the day: Canadians come out to get glimpse of rare solar eclipse

North Americans got to see the sun disappearing behind the moon today, revealing the sun's corona, as a solar eclipse moved across the continent. Read our live blog for pictures, video and expert analysis from the rare event.

Get your goggles on: Science North hosting 'partial eclipse' party

A full eclipse in the U.S. and partial eclipse in Canada will darken the skies this afternoon

CN Rail appeals province's request to pay for Gogama derailment cleanup, citing cost

by Samantha Samson

Ontario's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has filed cost recovery orders to CN Rail for the cleanup of two 2015 derailments in northern Ontario. But the railway company has appealed the amount.

Meet the 17-year-old from North Bay who's coding for Apple

David Moore has been programming and coding since he was 10 years old. Now, he's teaching kids even younger that technology is nothing to be afraid of.

Meet Sudbury's Grilled Cheese master

Melody Coulas is the owner of Grill'd Cheese 2 Pls, Sudbury's newest food cart. The École secondaire du Sacré-Cœur student wanted to create a stand for her signature comfort food.

Audio 'Now I have a voice:' Chapleau Cree First Nation teen wins national pageant

A teenager from Chapleau Cree First Nation won Miss Teenage Canada earlier this summer — her second pageant ever.

Audio Sudbury honours 'heroes' with organ donor monument on Lorne Street

by Angela Gemmill

A stone memorial now sits in a small park on Lorne Street at Oak Street in Sudbury, Ont. It's meant to honour organ donors and the decision they made.

Vale's Voisey's Bay mine on hold due to low nickel prices

by Bailey White

Plans to extend the life of the Voisey’s Bay nickel mine in northern Labrador by moving operations underground, already once delayed, are now on hold.

Blue-green algae reported in Lake Nipissing

The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit is reporting a bloom of blue-green algae in Callander Bay on Lake Nipissing.

40 pounds of rotting fish found in abandoned gill net on Manitoulin Island

Around 18 kilograms of rotting fish were found in an abandoned gill net on Manitoulin Island — and the province wants to know who is responsible.

Film depicting story of mental illness wraps up production in Sudbury

Work on "An Audience of Chairs" wrapped up in Sudbury this week. The film is based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Canadian author Joan Clark.

Audio 'Hard to see them die without answers': WSIB commissions new study on McIntyre Powder exposure

by Olivia Stefanovich

Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced on Thursday that it will conduct a new study to analyze the possible linkage between McIntyre Powder exposure and neurological disease, and it will consider compensation for workers with neurological disease who inhaled the dust.

Former Pioneer Manor employee charged with distributing intimate images without consent appears in court

A former employee of Pioneer Manor who is charged with distributing intimate images made her first appearance in Sudbury court Thursday.

Nickel City's oldest sports organization changes name to attract new members

Sudbury's oldest sports organization is changing its look to attract new members. The Sudbury Curling Club is now known as "Curl Sudbury."

Mandatory campus sexual assault policies set for fall rollout

by Clare Bonnyman

As students enter campuses across Ontario this fall, there’s change in the air. Or at least on paper. This September marks the first autumn with mandatory sexual assault policies in place at Ontario universities.

Cat in a can causes broken window in North Bay

Police say a cat was recently seen in a store window with a can on its head on Main Street East. Someone broke the window and tried to free the cat from the can.

Swimming advisory #3 in Ramsey Lake this week at Bell Park

The Sudbury District Health Unit has issued a swimming advisory for the Amphitheatre Beach in Bell Park after employees found high levels of bacteria.

Sudbury Airport experiencing 'challenges' with current cab provider

Next year, the Greater Sudbury Airport plans to review its contract for taxi cab service. That contract is currently held by Sudbury Cab, which are the only taxis which can wait at the airport, unless arrangements were made prior to travel.