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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.
Fierté Sudbury Pride rebranding itself to reflect more of the community
Fierté Sudbury Pride is redesigning its logo, website and social media accounts. It comes after a community survey, which found the old logo was outdated and did not reflect people's different identities.
Northern Ontario autism advocates calling for more transparency over how provincial dollars are spent
The Ontario Autism Coalition says there needs to be more transparency from the Ford government over how funding is spend, arguing that a cash influx this year should go directly to families needing support services to put a dent in the long wait list.
There's no life jacket law, but police and safety advocates say 'there's really no excuse' not to wear them
May 17-23 marks Safe Boating Awareness Week in Canada. Ontario Provincial Police and water safety advocates are reminding people about the importance of wearing life jackets when on out on the water.
Sudbury cyclist pushing for more secure bike parking downtown to increase accessibility, reduce theft
Cyclist Andrew Way needs to use his bicycle for transportation around Greater Sudbury but says a lack of bike racks and secure bike cages makes it difficult to find spots to securely park his bike when accessing stores.
West Nipissing council to get immediate boost to yearly salaries
West Nipissing council voted on a 27 per cent salary increase, for the first time in over 20 years. The decision comes after council hired a consultant to conduct a third-party compensation review.
Trade, housing and economic development the focus at Sudbury candidates debate
The three main party candidates running in the federal election in the Sudbury riding all agreed on some key issues facing the city and the country when they sat down for a debate Wednesday evening.