Skip to content

Around the North

Search for aircraft missing in Northern Ontario ends in tragedy

Search for aircraft missing in Northern Ontario ends in tragedy

The two occupants of a Cessna aircraft that went missing after departing Nakina on Tuesday have been confirmed deceased after search crews located the site of the plane crash.
Man facing 96 sex crime charges linked to Thunder Bay assault

Man facing 96 sex crime charges linked to Thunder Bay assault

Toronto man, 31, was charged March 1, but police believe there may be more victims across the province
Feds awaiting roads assessment to match Ring of Fire pledge

Feds awaiting roads assessment to match Ring of Fire pledge

Federal Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson pledges Ottawa will do better on advancing critical mineral production, but said it's waiting on environmental assessments of proposed roads projects to the area before matching Ontario's billion-dollar pledge
McCarville ousted from Scotties in semifinal

McCarville ousted from Scotties in semifinal

Northern Ontario settles for bronze medal after runner-up finish a year ago
Province urges you to sign up for digital renewal reminders

Province urges you to sign up for digital renewal reminders

A driver’s licence, health card and Ontario Photo Card usually need to be renewed through ServiceOntario every five years
Manitoulin baker feasts on local ingredients

Manitoulin baker feasts on local ingredients

Genevieve Sartor is out to bring regional producers together as a regional food and farm coordinator
Transport driven 5 hours with trailer 'heavily damaged' in crash

Transport driven 5 hours with trailer 'heavily damaged' in crash

Two drivers and the owner of the vehicle are facing charges
McCarville rolls into Scotties 1-2 Page Playoff

McCarville rolls into Scotties 1-2 Page Playoff

Thunder Bay's Karlee Everist and Team Nova Scotia still have a shot in Saturday's 3-4 Page Playoff against three-time defending champion Kerry Einarson.
Marina the Mermaid too sharp for Sturgeon Falls’ safety?

Marina the Mermaid too sharp for Sturgeon Falls’ safety?

The mermaid has more than a few sharp edges. 'It’s a very dangerous piece of art'
Dispute over Crown revenues, expenses at forefront of treaty annuities trial

Dispute over Crown revenues, expenses at forefront of treaty annuities trial

Economic expert claims treaty beneficiaries are owed billions of dollars for revenues generated in Robinson Superior Treaty territory, but the Crown argues the cost of colonization, resource extraction outweighs those revenues