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Greater access to obstetrics needed, says union

Greater access to obstetrics needed, says union

The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions wants to hear from mothers in Northern Ontario who had to travel outside of their home communities to give birth.
Province, First Nations sign political accord

Province, First Nations sign political accord

On Monday, the Chiefs of Ontario and the Government of Ontario signed what's being described as “a historic political accord that will guide the relationship between First Nations and the province.
Video: Police investigate after girl was struck by pick-up truck

Video: Police investigate after girl was struck by pick-up truck

A seven-year-old girl was rushed to hospital after she was struck by a pick-up truck at the corner of Brady Street and Minto Street this afternoon.
Traffic update: downtown bogged down with construction

Traffic update: downtown bogged down with construction

Access to Elm from Elgin Street North will remain closed for two weeks. Elgin Street South will remain open and not affected.
Strokes for Hope eclipses $1 million mark

Strokes for Hope eclipses $1 million mark

Despite some threatening weather on Aug. 20, the 20th annual Strokes for Hope Golf Classic took place at Timberwolf Golf Club and was once again a great success.
Ontario NDP Leader visits Gogama derailment site

Ontario NDP Leader visits Gogama derailment site

Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath was in Gogama Thursday to visit the site of the CN train derailment and spill.
Lifeguards on duty for an extra week

Lifeguards on duty for an extra week

Lifeguard supervision at Bell Mark Main Beach will be extended until 7 p.m. on Aug 30.
OSSTF tentative deal includes pay hike for teachers

OSSTF tentative deal includes pay hike for teachers

Union leaders with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) endorsed a tentative agreement with the province last week.
Want gas at 81.5? Head to St. Catharines

Want gas at 81.5? Head to St. Catharines

While gas prices have dropped well under $1 a litre in some places in Southern Ontario, Greater Sudbury's prices have remained well over that mark. The lowest gas price in Greater Sudbury today is 112.
The smell of success: Garlic Festival packs them in for another year

The smell of success: Garlic Festival packs them in for another year

It's never hard to find Sudbury's Garlic Festival – even if you're new to the city, all you need to do is follow your nose.