Apartment fire in Sudbury Saturday
Fire at the Benvenuto Apartments on Ramsey View Court in Greater Sudbury has left one in hospital and 30 displaced. Ashley Bacon reports.
Continue ReadingSault custom clothing company received over $100k
SK Group, a Sault Ste. Marie custom apparel company is the latest recipient of funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund.
Continue ReadingFreedom Convoy anniversary
Hundreds of people gather in the capital to mark the one-year anniversary of the ‘Freedom Convoy.’ CTV’s Natalie van Rooy reports.
Continue ReadingTemperatures are dropping across the region
A drop in temperature around northern Ontario Saturday. Here is what you need to know about the weekend weather forecast.
Continue ReadingIncoming Ontario NDP leader visits Timmins
Incoming leader of the provincial NDP, Marit Stiles, was in Timmins Saturday to meet with supporters and discuss healthcare in the region.
Continue ReadingFreedom Convoy protesters return to northern Ont.
Around 100 people took part in a slow roll protest in North Bay to mark the one-year anniversary of the Freedom Convoy.
Continue ReadingLaurentian University’s Green Space may be at risk
Many came out for a walk through Laurentian University’s Green Space, concerned the area may be lost as part of the school’s insolvency.
Continue ReadingNew Weeneebayko Area Health Authority facility
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority, which serves the far north, recently broke ground on a new ultramodern healthcare complex in Moosonee.
Continue ReadingDreamcoat Fantasy Theatre returns in North Bay
The local youth theatre group is performing its first live in three years at the Capitol Centre, though the company is still without a home.
Continue ReadingAvocado obsession feeds drug wars in Mexico
An upcoming W5 special focuses on the violence arising from the lucrative trade in avocados, as gangs move in to fight for control.
Continue ReadingYoung boy handcuffed at BC Children’s Hospital
A disturbing video posted online shows a young Indigenous boy being held to the ground and handcuffed at BC Children’s Hospital.
Continue ReadingPowassan teams compete in puzzle contest
It will be a busy day Saturday for 25 teams in the Powassan area. They have signed up for a puzzle contest. Tony Ryma has the details.
Continue ReadingSault, Mich., preps for return of the I-500 race
Tony Ryma gets details about the return of the I-500 race in Sault, Mich., featuring racers from across the U.S. and even Canada.
Continue ReadingAvocado obsession feeds drug wars in Mexico
An upcoming W5 special focuses on the violence arising from the lucrative trade in avocados, as gangs move in to fight for control.
Continue ReadingHelping youth resolve and manage conflict
Sudbury District Restorative Justice has received funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to help deal with more youth referrals.
Continue ReadingOHL takes mental health seriously
Coming on the heels of Bell Let’s Talk events, this week’s Rastall OHL file takes a deep dive into mental health in the league.
Continue ReadingSault survey focuses on parking capacity
A consultant will be conducting parking surveys within the municipally owned parking lots the Sault as well as downtown parking areas.
Continue ReadingFunding supports Indigenous economic development
The province announced the application launch for programs that support economic development for Indigenous people and communities.
Continue ReadingJosh and Julia check out snow machine trails
On this week’s Explore the North, Josh and Julia showcase the fun of snowmobiling and cruise the trails of northern Ontario.
Continue ReadingUkrainian newcomers experience first hockey game
Ukrainian newcomers were guests of honour at a recent Sudbury Cubs game.
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