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Sudbury area shaken by earthquakes, MNRF confirms

Sudbury area shaken by earthquakes, MNRF confirms

Readers reported feeling the quakes in Lively, Azilda, Dowling, Chelmsford, Hanmer, Val Caron and parts of Sudbury
Northern Ontario bridge closure halts cross-Canada traffic

Northern Ontario bridge closure halts cross-Canada traffic

Damage to the newly constructed Nipigon River Bridge in Northwestern Ontario could have a serious impact on Canadian travel.
Flash freeze warning!

Flash freeze warning!

Temperatures are forecast to fall rapidly.
Ski Hill opening delayed

Ski Hill opening delayed

Laurentian Ski Hill has delayed opening until noon today due to the forecast of heavy rain for the morning. Slingshot, the Beginner hill and the Canadian Tire Terrain park will be open from noon until 4pm .
Using an ice hut this winter?

Using an ice hut this winter?

To protect the environment and ensure safety, anglers must register new or previously unregistered ice-fishing huts on area lakes.
Agreement reached, correctional services strike averted

Agreement reached, correctional services strike averted

The following statement was issued today by Deb Matthews, Deputy Premier and President of the Treasury Board, and Yasir Naqvi, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Still thinking of drinking and driving? Watch this!

Still thinking of drinking and driving? Watch this!

News of accidents that kill multiple family members dominate the news.
Keys – check. Seatbelt – check. Mirrors adjusted – check.

Keys – check. Seatbelt – check. Mirrors adjusted – check.

If you’re informed before you leave, you may be able to avoid problem areas.
Abuse of 911 continues.

Abuse of 911 continues.

This is a 48% reduction from 2014, the abuse of the 9-1-1 system continues.
Elliot Lake report guiding new engineering standards

Elliot Lake report guiding new engineering standards

A year after Justice Paul R. Bélanger issued his report from the Elliot Lake Inquiry, progress is being reported on recommendations to make the engineering profession safer.