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North Bay man says van life helped him reclaim his time — and launch a business
Francois Alaire’s home sits on four wheels, has no shower and is powered by the sun. But after nearly eight years in 'the Golden Mullet' — his 1998 Chevrolet express van with a fiberglass top and four-inch lift — he says he wouldn’t have it any other way.
Sudbury church to install fence amid ongoing drug use, vandalism outside
A downtown Sudbury church is building a fence around its property, following repeated problems with drug use, vandalism and safety concerns on its grounds.
'I was so deep in depression': northern Ontario woman speaks out during National Mental Health Week
During National Mental Health Week, experts are encouraging Canadians to have open conversations about mental health, in order to reduce stigma.
Sudbury's first overnight warming centre saw 50 people most nights this winter
It was a busy season for Sudbury's first overnight warming centre, with as many as 70 people coming in on the coldest nights of the winter.
New app developed in Sudbury aims to do for music what Instagram did for photos
A recent Cambrian College graduate has created the app 'Collsong' for amateur artists who want to express themselves musically and share their creativity.
OC Transpo offers free weekend of transit, advocates say 'it's a good start'
OC Transpo is offering free service on all buses, trains and Para Transpo this weekend. Ttransit advocates say it's a welcome gesture but argue it doesn't redress ongoing concerns about service reliability.
Trade war driving up costs for emergency equipment for northern Ontario First Nation
A First Nation in northern Ontario says it’s being priced out of critical emergency and policing equipment as trade tensions between Canada and the United States drive up costs.
Kingston diving community mourns death of local instructor
Chris Haslip drowned on a routine dive in the eastern Ontario city earlier this month. He's being remembered in the local diving community for his passion, intelligence and kindness.
Small northern Ontario towns weigh costly arena repairs as community pressure mounts
Two small northern Ontario towns are grappling with how to preserve aging arenas at the heart of their communities, as rising costs, safety concerns and strong local support push them to act.
Kashechewan First Nation declares state of emergency, begins annual precautionary evacuation
Kashechewan First Nation has declared a state of emergency as the threat of spring flooding looms over the community on northern Ontario's James Bay Coast.