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Cochrane, Ont. declares food insecurity emergency after food bank sees 'historic' number of clients
The Cochrane, Ontario food bank is seeing record numbers of people using its services to access food. Officials say over the past two years, the rates of usage have increased by hundreds in the small town, and last month, the town's council officially declared a food insecurity emergency.
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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.