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Narrowing pathways to citizenship in northeastern Ontario concern new Canadian voters
Following a swell in newcomers to Canada that helped boost the population to 41 million people last year, candidates in the federal election are now campaigning on capping immigration and targeting recruitment for skilled workers.
Jennmar Canada seeks stable ground from tariffs by expanding its Sudbury plant
A company that manufactures ground control products for the mining industry is investing in its Sudbury plant, in part to create a stable future as the United States imposes tariffs on steel.
White Owl Studios in Wahnapitae First Nation looking for inaugural film project
Film industry professionals in Sudbury are hoping that a new film studio in Wahnapitae First Nation will soon see some activity.
Liberal, Green and NDP candidates promise investment in riding of Sudbury East-Manitoulin-Nickel Belt
Three federal candidates took to the stage for a debate in the newly-configured riding of Sudbury East-Manitoulin Nickel-Belt to answer questions focussing on housing, affordability and health care while addressing concerns about the impact of tariffs from the United States.
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Mass timber being used in industrial construction in Sudbury for the first time
A Sudbury developer says he’s enjoying the questions he’s getting about a new type of building his company is erecting just off one of Sudbury’s main streets.
Final ruling issued in fight between survivors of St. Anne's residential school and Canada over disclosure
A decades-long court fight between survivors of abuse at a notorious Catholic-run residential school in Fort Albany, and Canada, over disclosure of evidence has ended with a March 20, 2025 decision in Ontario Superior Court.
Sudbury area groups renew commitment to community safety programs
Schools, police, colleges and other organizations in Sudbury and area are updating their training in recognizing troubling behaviour in people before they commit acts of violence in the community.
Spring goose hunters look to experts with questions about the spread of avian flu
First Nations in northeastern Ontario are preparing for the spring goose hunt, but while the deeply significant cultural tradition is eagerly anticipated, it’s tinged with anxiety this year as well thanks to reports of avian influenza in southern Ontario.
Poilievre criticized for pledging to fast-track Ring of Fire without Indigenous consultation
Pierre Poilievre's pledge on Wednesday that a Conservative government would fast-track the development of the mineral-rich Ring of Fire has been criticized by Nishnawbe Aski Nation, a northwestern Ontario MPP and the federal minister of Indigenous services. The party leader's "proposed shortcuts ignore our rights and our connection to the land," Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler wrote on X.
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Algoma Steel lays off some salaried professionals as trade war with U.S. commences
Even before the United States announced the imposition of tariffs at midnight Tuesday, Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., had already begun some layoffs — of about 20 salaried professionals — at least for the short term.