3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (651+ words) THUNDER BAY — The five people looking to head the provincial Liberals all say improving safety on northern Ontario’s highways is a priority. The Ontario Liberal Party is currently choosing its new leader, and candidates seeking the top job were in…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (590+ words) BARRIE - A Barrie woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of Barrie, the mayor and the Barrie Police Service regarding the state of emergency declared Sept. 9, 2025, to deal with local homeless encampments. Dannielle S. Laundry’s statement of claim was filed…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (385+ words) The consolidation of the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) with three other northern conservation authorities is moving into its next phase, with a transition committee in place. The committee is expected to begin its work this month as Ontario moves…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (492+ words) OTTAWA — The Parole Board of Canada gave Brayden Bushby, the person convicted of manslaughter in the death of Barbara Kentner, his life back. They gave her sisters, Melissa and Connie Kentner, thirty-nine seconds. Monday morning, Barbara Kentner’s family, supporters and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (440+ words) Apitipi Anicinapek Nation has been granted possession of a massive mineral claims package in the Lake Abitibi area of northeastern Ontario. The Ontario Superior Court Justice has approved the transfer of mining claims to the Indigenous community and its development…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (216+ words) While a Northern MPP is lauding the province responding to tariffs, he says more needs to be done. In response to the escalating tariff war between Canada and the United States, the province broadened the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP)…...