Kirkland Lake, Ont., mother describes fending off woman trying to abduct her child
A woman in Kirkland Lake says she was able to lock the doors of her vehicle in the nick of time on Thursday to prevent a woman from snatching her 5 ½-month-old baby.
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Woman charged with trying to abduct a baby in northern Ont.
Police have charged a 38-year-old woman after an attempted abduction of a child Thursday in Kirkland Lake.
Timmins police warn residents about fraudulent contractors offering driveway repairs
The Timmins Police Service says that in the last couple of days, it has received calls and online reports about a suspicious asphalt company making its way throughout northern Ontario.
Rock Solid Wrestling to smack down for third time in Kirkland Lake
Professional wrestlers will be throwing down in Kirkland Lake next month. For a third year, Rock Solid Wrestling will be offering live professional wrestling.
Northern Ont. senior arrested for impaired was also wanted for assault
Ontario Provincial Police in Iroquois Falls say after they arrested a suspect for impaired driving, they got a call that said the same person had committed an assault.
Timmins Good Food Market paused amid funding crunch
The Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins has been forced to scale back some of its programs after struggling to secure sufficient funding.
Ontario ‘scales up’ Critical Minerals Innovation Fund to strengthen mining supply chain
The provincial government is providing $7 million for a new round of the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund - the new funding is meant to help strengthen and secure mining supply chains so they’re not so dependent on the U.S.
Cochrane’s fitness efforts earn top Ontario community honour
The Town of Cochrane has been named Ontario’s Most Active Community in the 2025 ParticipACTION Community Challenge, earning $7,500 to support local physical activity and sport initiatives.
Highway 17 reopens near Wawa
Environment Canada issued a rainfall warning for Wawa and surrounding communities on Wednesday afternoon, with an additional 30 to 50 mm of rain expected amid already saturated conditions.
Moonbeam mayor takes a seat in the Mayor's Chair
This week, Ian Campbell catches up with what's going on in Moonbeam with Mayor Luc Léonard for another edition of the Mayor's Chair.
‘A game changer’: Donation from Shania Twain helps fight food insecurity in Winnipeg
A $15,000 donation from music superstar Shania Twain is helping to fight food insecurity in Winnipeg and keep wildfire evacuees fed.
Mattagami First Nation to get new wellness facility
Mattagami First Nation has approved a new wellness centre with the province contributing $600,000 from NOHFC for 2,500-sq.-ft facility at the Odamino Centre.
Northern Ontario leaders push for safer 2+1 highways
FONOM is calling on federal and provincial governments to invest in critical upgrades to Highways 11 and 17, aiming to improve both trade efficiency and road safety in the region.
Powassan to advance Trout Creek Community Centre repairs
Powassan's Trout Creek Community Centre repairs to advance as Tacoma Engineers wins $31,000 bid to assess the building.
Northern Ont. traffic stop leads to major drug seizure, two charged
A routine traffic stop by the Ontario Provincial Police in northern Ontario led to the seizure of suspected drugs with an estimated street value of more than $75,000.