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Mushkegowuk Council joins Moose Cree First Nation in Ontario in declaring July 1 as day of mourning

The Mushkegowuk Council, which represents seven Cree First Nations in northern Ontario, has joined Moose Cree First Nation in declaring this July 1 as a day of mourning.
Sudbury teacher charged with sexual assault, sexual interference

Sudbury police say a 56-year old male teacher has been arrested and charged after police received a complaint about inappropriate behaviour and touching.
Indigenous kids, Greater Sudbury police partner up for traditional moose hunt

Greater Sudbury Police Services is partnering up with several Indigenous service groups to help foster positive relations between Indigenous youth and police.
Ontario provincial parks don’t have lifeguards. That puts swimmers at risk, says Lifesaving Society
If Ontario provincial parks had lifeguards at their beaches it would save lives, says the Lifesaving Society.
Lifeguards at Ontario’s provincial park beaches would save lives, says Lifesaving Society
If Ontario provincial parks had lifeguards at their beaches it would save lives, says the Lifesaving Society.
Communities in northeast re-establish larger Canada Day events

Plans are underway in various communities to hold larger Canada Day events on Friday.
Sudbury City Council takes major steps towards $98.5M Junction East Cultural Centre

The Junction East Cultural project is going ahead in Greater Sudbury. On Tuesday night, city council passed several resolutions approving conceptual designs and financial and operating plans.
Temiskaming Shores ready for first Pride parade

The city of Temiskaming Shores is playing host to its first Pride parade Wednesday, in what organizers are calling a “fantastic.” show of support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Northern school boards adjusting to increased demand for summer classes

Several school boards in northeastern Ontario are reporting an uptick in the number of students enrolling in summer classes.
Abortion may be legal but it remains difficult to access for people in the north, says doula

While abortion is legal in Canada, there remain barriers to access in northern Ontario, according to a Sudbury-based doula.
Agreement 25 years in the making lets Anishinabek Nation govern itself

The Anishinabek Nation Governance Agreement Act received royal assent on June 22 and grants the First Nations power to make their own decisions in four key areas: leadership selection, citizenship, language and culture, and operations and management of government.
‘It’s meant to be more than a space’ – Business incubator for startup companies opens in downtown Sudbury

Greater Sudbury’s new business incubator is set to officially open Tuesday morning. The 5,000 square foot space is located in the TD Bank building on Elm Street. It’s meant to provide mentorship and growth for new startup companies.
Man drowns in Chutes Provincial Park

A man drowned while out swimming in Chutes Provincial Park over the weekend, police have confirmed.
One person killed in Highway 17 crash east of Espanola, Ont.

One person was killed in a car crash on Highway 17 east of Espanola, Ont., on Sunday, said the Ontario Provincial Police.
Courtyard at Sudbury city hall left in disarray; repairs, cleanup underway

The courtyard at Sudbury city hall is getting some attention, after falling into a state of disrepair during the pandemic.
‘We get 1 chance and 1 chance only’: Why northern Ontario highways are closed so long for crashes

Northeastern Ontario highways have seen twice as many serious car crashes in 2022 than at this time last year. That’s meant some long waits for drivers and increased pressure for police investigating these accidents.
New outdoor exhibit in Sudbury shows the size of the solar system

The solar system is a big place. To show just how big, Sudbury’s Science North has opened a new outdoor exhibit it calls the Sudbury Solar System Path. It’s a scale model of the solar system that stretches across the Jim Gordon Boardwalk in Bell Park.
Meet Moose Factory’s Kevin Schofield, the ‘Tennessee Cree’
Kevin Schofield started his life on a trap line in Moose Factory, not far from the James Bay coast, where he taught himself to play the guitar and sing.
Quilt made of Vic Fedeli’s ties sells for $5K at charity auction

A quilt made of Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli’s yellow ties sold for $5,000 at a charity auction in North Bay, Ont.