Erika Chorostil

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Erika Chorostil is a reporter/editor with CBC News in Sudbury. She covers news throughout northeastern Ontario. For story ideas or news tips, email erika.chorostil@cbc.ca.

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Sudbury, Ont. father-son duo share a years-long passion for the skies and homemade telescopes

Steve Dodson and his son Patrick share many nights together looking up at the sky to view the moon, stars, galaxies and far-away nebulae through a homemade telescope in Sudbury.

Family who lost their baby donates a cuddle cot to Timmins hospital to give other families more time to grieve

Timmins and District Hospital has been given a device called a cuddle cot, a cooling system for an infant to be placed into so families can have an extra day to say goodbye.

'You definitely can't arrest your way out of this': northeastern Ontario police not rushing to use new powers

Police forces in northeastern Ontario say they are not rushing to use new powers given to them under the province’s Safer Municipalities Act to clear out homeless encampments and tackle open drug use on public property.

Sudbury long-term care home still can't admit new residents, six months after provincial order issued

Only open for a year, the nursing home in the south end of the northern Ontario city hasn't been able to move in new residents for the past six months because of the provincial order.

Youth group in Timmins, Ont., creates QR code to link teens to mental health, social services support

Youth in Timmins, Ont., are now able to connect to a variety of youth support services in one place through the use of a single QR code, developed by a group of teenagers.

Sudbury, Ont., seed producer helping expand national seed production through new partnership

Northern Wildflowers in the Sudbury, Ont., community of Lively is helping with Canada's national regreening efforts by working to expand national seed production. The company is one of 13 recipients nationwide selected to receive funding from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Canada’s Seed Orchard Program.

Northeastern Ontario food banks, health units call for government to address rising food insecurity

Rates of food insecurity continue to rise in communities across the province, including in northeastern Ontario. Health units, social services agencies and food banks say food insecurity is directly tied to low income, and they're calling on the province to address the issue and set targets to reduce it.

Elliot Lake Vikings leave of absence extended for 2025-2026 season, amid arena repairs

The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) and its board of directors announced May 30 they have extended the leave of absence for the Elliot Lake Vikings, citing ongoing uncertainties with the city’s arena. The Vikings were first granted a temporary leave of absence in December 2024.

Zack's Crib homeless shelter in Temiskaming region closing its doors at end of May

Zack's Crib overnight homeless shelter in New Liskeard is closing on May 31.

Students with special needs shine bright at annual Challenge Meet in Sudbury

More than 500 students with special needs from the Rainbow District School Board and the Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord in Sudbury took part in Challenge Meet at Laurentian University. It’s a track and field event designed specifically for children with special needs.