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• Ottawa to introduce privacy, clean drinking water legislation this week

  15-06-2026 10:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government will introduce two major bills in the last days of the Parliamentary sitting, focusing on privacy and ensuring First Nations have access to clean drinking water.
  
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• Whitefish boy, 16, caught stunt driving in Greater Sudbury

  15-06-2026 17:55 via thesudburystar.com
  
  A 16-year-old suspect with no licence has been charged with stunt driving after being stopped for speeding on Regional Road 55 in Greater Sudbury.The OPP in Sudbury said the accused was clocked at a speed of 134 kilometres per hour in a posted 80 km/h zone just before 11 p.m. on June 12.Officers stopped the vehicle and charged the driver with driving a motor vehicle with no licence and stunt driving (excessive speeding).The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice this fal
  
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• Let’s eat! City’s diverse Asian cultures hosting Bell Park food festival June 20

  15-06-2026 17:47 via sudbury.com
  
  Head to the shores of Ramsey Lake on Saturday for the all-day Taste of Asia festival with foods from the Phillipines, Vietnam, India, Japan and China
  
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• Greater Sudbury Police busy investigating three deaths in two days

  15-06-2026 17:39 via thesudburystar.com
  
  It has been a tragic couple of days in Greater Sudbury.On June 12 at roughly 8 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a train at a rail crossing on Elm Street between Pine Street and Frood Road in Sudbury’s downtown area.In an email, Greater Sudbury Police said the pedestrian was killed, prompting officers to close the area for a few hours. “The investigation is being headed by our Integrated Traffic Safety Unit and is still ongoing. We would ask anyone with information to contact the ITS
  
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• Federal officials cite decline in opioid-related deaths but warn progress is fragile

  15-06-2026 17:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government says the toxic drug crisis continues to have devastating effects despite a decrease in opioid-related deaths last year.
  
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• Man charged for vicious attack in March attack on Sagamok

  15-06-2026 16:57 via thesudburystar.com
  
  A man has been arrested almost three months after an alleged assault on Sagamok Anishinawbek First Nation, west of Sudbury, that seriously injured the victim.Police said in a release that officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of OPP and the Anishinabek Police Service responded to an attack in Sagamok on March 26 at approximately 3:45 p.m.“Upon arrival, officers located an individual with life-threatening injuries who was transported to hospital,” police said. “One person was
  
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• CHENIER, Richard

  15-06-2026 16:55 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Chenier, beloved husband, friend, and inspiration to all who knew him. At the age of 79 he passed at Collingwood Care Centre.
  
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• Sault woman stopped for drunk driving in Sudbury; refuses breath sample

  15-06-2026 16:43 via thesudburystar.com
  
  A Sault Ste. Marie woman is facing charges after she allegedly refused to provide a breath sample to police after being stopped for drunk driving.OPP officers in Sudbury responded to a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway 17 just before 11 p.m. on June 13.Police located the vehicle and charged the driver, Suzanne Robinson, 47, with impaired driving and failing or refusing to comply with a demand from police.The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of J
  
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• The Legend Lives On tour is coming to Sudbury

  15-06-2026 16:33 via sudbury.com
  
  Tickets are now on sale for the Lightfoot Band’s August 26 performance at Place Des Arts.
  
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• Witness calls police about possible drunk driver near Sudbury

  15-06-2026 16:30 via thesudburystar.com
  
  A Timmins man faces charges after a witness called the OPP about a suspected drunk driver near Sudbury.In a release, police said officers got a call on June 14, at about 8:20 p.m., “from the public about a possible impaired driver on Highway 69, Dill Township, south of Sudbury.”The vehicle was located, and police arrested and charged the driver, Harold Schmidt, 53, with impaired driving and blowing over 80.The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of J
  
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• Rainbow board offering Summer School for credit recovery, upgrading

  15-06-2026 16:09 via sudbury.com
  
  Classes start on July 2, with registration running right up to that date
  
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• MALLET, Arlene

  15-06-2026 16:01 via sudbury.com
  
  Mallet, Arlene Pearl (née White)It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arlene Pearl Mallet (née White), who passed away on June 11, 2026, in Sudbury, Ontario, at the age of 70.
  
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• PERRON, Shane Gregory

  15-06-2026 15:58 via sudbury.com
  
  September 10, 1975 to June 8, 2026 (50 yrs)After a brief and courageous battle with a very rare and aggressive cancer, the family announces the peaceful passing of our beloved Shane, on June 8, 2026.
  
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• At least 31 dead after bus crashes in Ethiopia

  15-06-2026 15:35 via sudbury.com
  
  ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Police in Ethiopia say at least 31 people are dead and dozens more injured after a bus crash in the conflict-hit northern Amhara region.
  
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• Province makes $7.8M mining innovation announcement at Timmins Expo

  15-06-2026 15:32 via sudbury.com
  
  The funds will support 18 mining processing and value-added technologies
  
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• Police allege 12-year-old boy hit Toronto officer with stolen vehicle

  15-06-2026 15:20 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — A 12-year-old boy who allegedly hit a police officer with a stolen vehicle and was shot at by police before he fled the scene has been charged with attempted murder.
  
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• Officer injured in Toronto car theft investigation, police shot at vehicle

  15-06-2026 15:20 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — Toronto police say an officer was hit by a vehicle and injured during an early-morning car theft investigation.
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Police allege 12-year-old hit Toronto officer with stolen vehicle

  15-06-2026 15:20 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — Toronto police have charged a 12-year-old boy with attempted murder, alleging he hit and injured an officer with a stolen vehicle and then fled the scene.
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• Boy, 12, charged with attempted murder after allegedly hitting cop with stolen car

  15-06-2026 15:20 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — A 12-year-old boy who allegedly hit a Toronto police officer with a stolen car and was shot at by police before he fled the scene has been charged with attempted murder.
  
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• DEVER, Nora

  15-06-2026 15:14 via sudbury.com
  
  Nora Dever (née Cole)It is with unending love that we announce the unexpected loss of our dear mother, Nora Dever (née Cole) on Friday, June 5, 2026 in her 87th year.
  
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• Provincial $2M investment aims to create ‘pipeline of qualified workers’

  15-06-2026 14:38 via sudbury.com
  
  Funding will train 100 Indigenous participants from four Treaty 3 communities for careers
  
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• Drone strikes killed over 1,000 civilians in Sudan in 5 months, UN rights chief says

  15-06-2026 14:35 via sudbury.com
  
  CAIRO (AP) — Drone strikes killed more than 1,000 civilians in war-torn Sudan in the first five months of 2026, a senior United Nations official said Monday. U.N.
  
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• Drone strikes kill over 1,000 civilians in Sudan in the first 5 months of 2026, UN rights chief says

  15-06-2026 14:35 via sudbury.com
  
  CAIRO (AP) — Drone strikes killed more than 1,000 civilians in war-torn Sudan in the first five months of 2026, a senior United Nations official said Monday as the unmanned aerial vehiclesturn the conflict deadlier for civilians.U.N.
  
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• Man charged with arson had child sexual abuse material on devices: police

  15-06-2026 14:23 via sudbury.com
  
  A 19-year-old Elliot Lake resident already in custody in connection with a series of structure and vehicle arsons is now facing child pornography charges after East Algoma OPP say searches of seized electronic devices revealed illegal material
  
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• Elliot Lake teen charged for string of arsons hit with child sexual abuse charges

  15-06-2026 14:23 via sudbury.com
  
  A 19-year-old Elliot Lake resident already in custody in connection with a series of structure and vehicle arsons is now facing child pornography charges after East Algoma OPP say searches of seized electronic devices revealed illegal material
  
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• London court convicts 2 men of plot to torch property linked to UK prime minister

  15-06-2026 14:05 via sudbury.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Two men were convicted Monday of a plot orchestrated by a mysterious Russian-speaking figure toset fireto property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  
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• London court convicts 2 men of plot to torch 2 houses and a car linked to UK prime minister

  15-06-2026 14:05 via sudbury.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — Two men were convicted Monday of a plot last year toset fireto property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
  
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• Timmins 9 fire held at 3,151 hectares west of Mattagami First Nation

  15-06-2026 13:49 via sudbury.com
  
  The Ministry of Natural Resources says the Timmins 9 wildfire near Gogama is now being held, with crews continuing suppression work and updated access restrictions in place
  
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• Timmins 9 fire held at 3.151 hectares west of Mattagami First Nation

  15-06-2026 13:40 via sudbury.com
  
  The Ministry of Natural Resources says the Timmins 9 wildfire near Gogama is now being held, with crews continuing suppression work and updated access restrictions in place
  
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• UK’s ban on Palestine Action under terror legislation was lawful, Court of Appeal says

  15-06-2026 13:05 via sudbury.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — The British government acted lawfully when it bannedthe protest group Palestine Actionas a terrorist organization, the Court of Appeal in London ruled on Monday.
  
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