Northern Ontario grower’s giant pumpkin is the heaviest but doesn’t win

Northern Ontario grower’s giant pumpkin is the heaviest but doesn’t win

A giant grower from Englehart, Ont.'s giant pumpkin was the heaviest at this year's Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, but it was disqualified due to a soft spot.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 6 days ago

Dog out for a morning walk shot and killed in northern Ont.

The Ontario Provincial Police is investigating an animal cruelty complaint after a dog was shot and later died from its injuries in Thessalon First Nation.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 6 days ago
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Highway 69 closure now focus of SIU investigation

Ontario Provincial Police say two people were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 69 south of Sudbury on Tuesday, adding the matter has now been handed over to Ontario's Special Investigations Unit.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 15 days ago
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Sudbury man spins his way to $275K on Father’s Day Big Spin ticket

Matthew from Sudbury, Ont., ultimately won $275,000 on a Big Spin instant ticket he bought himself for Father's Day.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 15 days ago
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OPP erect new billboard hoping to solve 30-year-old cold case

Ontario Provincial Police have unveiled a new billboard highlighting the clothing 15-year-old Mélanie Ethier was last seen wearing Sept. 29 1996, leaving a friend’s residence in New Liskeard.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 15 days ago
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Driver clocked at more than double the speed limit on Hwy. 11: OPP

A 25-year-old from Greater Sudbury faces a stunt driving charge after Ontario Provincial Police say an officer clocked a vehicle at 234 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on Highway 11 in Trout Creek.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 23 days ago
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OPP warn public of Rogers cellphone scam

Ontario Provincial Police are warning the public about a wireless device scam where criminals send real devices and then trick customers into mailing them to fraudulent addresses.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 28 days ago
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Drug alerts issued in northwestern Ontario after 60-plus poisonings

Public health officials in northwestern Ontario have issued drug alerts after more than 60 drug poisonings were reported in Kenora over two days and a new nitazene opioid was detected in the region's unregulated supply.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 28 days ago

Northern motorist charged with stunt driving after burnout: OPP

A 23-year-old from North Bay has been charged with stunt driving after OPP say an officer observed a burnout on the Highway 11/17 bypass.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 29 days ago
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Discovery of bones buried in a tarp in Sudbury prompts police response

The discovery of bones wrapped in a tarp in Chelmsford earlier this year led to a coordinated investigation by emergency responders.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 29 days ago
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Manitoulin swing bridge dedicated to OPP officer’s legacy

OPP Const. Marc Hovingh, killed in the line of duty in 2020, was honoured with a bridge dedication and a posthumous bravery award for his actions that day on Friday.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 1 month ago
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Sudbury communities mourn brothers killed in Valley East crash

Two brothers died following a two-vehicle crash Saturday morning near the Hanmer Valley Shopping Centre in Greater Sudbury. As local police continue their investigation, local businesses and community members are rallying to support the grieving family.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 1 month ago
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Ontario threatened to cut off U.S. critical minerals supply. Sudbury isn’t panicking

With each development in U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada, many Ontario cities have received news of tariffs on Canadian goods with panic and devastation for their local industries.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 1 month ago
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Woman nearly hit by rock thrown at her house from ATV

A Timmins homeowner says suspects threw rocks at her home three times over the weekend, shattering a bedroom window and nearly striking her. Local police are investigating the incidents as mischief and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 1 month ago
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Police warn of treaty payment fraud targeting First Nations

Anishinabek police are investigating two frauds targeting Robinson Huron Treaty payments and are urging First Nation communities to verify identification and flag suspicious applications.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 1 month ago
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Sudbury named among Canada’s best locations for 2026

Greater Sudbury has been named one of Canada's Best Locations for 2026 by Site Selection magazine. The city is the only northern Ontario community on the list, a recognition that follows $597 million in construction permit value, major private investments and critical minerals partnerships that are bolstering local economic momentum.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 1 month ago
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Sault man charged after cops say he sprayed pepper spray at them

A 25-year-old man is facing 17 charges after police in Sault Ste. Marie say he sprayed pepper spray at officers who tried to arrest him.

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u/ConsistentReality860 — 1 month ago