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Outdoor adventures drive tourism in northern Ont.

Now that summer is here, travel and tourism have kicked into high gear. Tourism industry operators in northern Ontario say more and more visitors are choosing this region because outdoor experiences are topping the list for travellers -- and this region has those in spades.

Elliot Lake man charged with setting off fireworks too close to a crowd

A 47-year-old man has been charged with setting off his own fireworks near a crowd of people gathered at a beach to watch the main fireworks display in Elliot Lake.

Five new wildland fires in northeast; illegal drone flight hampers firefighters

Ontario Forest Fires said there were five new wildland fires confirmed in the northeast region in its latest update issued Sunday evening.

Police say drunk senior in Elliot Lake threatened victim with a knife

A 69-year-old intoxicated man from Elliot Lake was involved in an argument that escalated to the point that he threatened someone with a knife, Ontario Provincial Police said Friday.

Sudbury non-profit lands $217K grant to expand outdoor education program

Grades 4 and 5 students from Sudbury’s École St-Denis got a first-hand lesson in ecology at the Delki Dozzi Community Food Forest just before the school year ended last week.

Outdoor workers in Sudbury find ways to cope during heatwave

The heat continues to work overtime in northern Ontario, with many communities remaining under a yellow heat warning from Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Expect more hot and humid weather in Greater Sudbury

Public Health Sudbury and Districts says the current heat warning that began June 29 has been extended.

Solidarity walk set for Niagara Falls in support of Kashechewan First Nation

The Solidarity Walk for Kashechewan First Nation will take place July 3 in Niagara Falls from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM beginning at 4835 Victoria Avenue and ending at Niagara Falls City Hall.

Ontario Forest Fires reports one new wildland fire in the northeast

There was one new wildland fire confirmed in the northeast region by Ontario Forest Fires July 2.

Sudbury police arrest home invasion suspect, seize drugs and cash

A 26-year-old man from North York has been charged with several offences in a case that began June 18 in Sudbury as a home invasion.

New deputy chief of paramedic services for Sudbury

“Deputy Chief McPhee brings a strong combination of operational leadership, technical expertise and Northern Ontario perspective,” said Aaron Archibald, Chief of Paramedic Services.

2.6 magnitude seismic event recorded in northeast Canada Day

Earthquakes Canada is reporting a 2.6 magnitude earthquake in the Parry Sound area July 1.

Ontario Forest Fires reports two new wildland fires in the northeast

Ontario Forest Fires reported two new wildland fires in the northeast region as of Tuesday evening, bringing the total number of active fires in the area to 21.

Severe thunderstorm watch in effect in northeast as hundreds without power amid heat

Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch Canada Day for Greater Sudbury and North Bay.

Police on Manitoulin Island show off high-tech cruiser features

Wikwemikong Tribal police Const. Derick Hewitt gives a video tour of a cruiser, showing off its ALPR system, emergency gear and rear seat—which he warns is 'where you don't want to end up.'