Greater Sudbury news

• Update: Forest fire closes Hwy 144 from Timmins to the Watershed

  03-06-2026 22:28 via sudbury.com
  
  The Ministry of Natural Resources has imposed new safety measures as the Timmins 9 fire burns for the fourth-straight day
  
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• China using professional networking sites to gather information: security agencies

  04-06-2026 02:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Canada's spy agency and close international partners warn that China's military intelligence services are using professional networking sites and online job platforms to target current and former government and military personnel.
  
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• Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy' and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran

  04-06-2026 01:35 via sudbury.com
  
  BEIRUT (AP) — President Donald Trump acknowledged criticizing Israeli Prime MinisterBenjamin Netanyahuas “crazy” in a phone call that involved expletives, saying he was “a little bit perturbed” thatIsrael’s fighting with Hezbollahmilitants in
  
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• Ottawa to extend steel tariff quotas, remission program for 1 year

  03-06-2026 23:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — The federal government plans to extend measures to support the domestic steel and aluminum industry through tariff headwinds for another year.
  
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• Jury sees graphic photos of victim in B.C. murder trial

  03-06-2026 23:50 via sudbury.com
  
  KAMLOOPS — The judge in the B.C. Supreme Court murder trial of Vitali Stefanski warned jury members to prepare for graphic evidence as they were shown photos of the body of his ex-wife, found off a forest road in 2024.
  
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• FIFA's World Cup stadium code bans vuvuzelas, says body paint isn't clothing

  03-06-2026 23:50 via sudbury.com
  
  VANCOUVER — Fans attending FIFA World Cup matches will have to leave their vuvuzelas at home.
  
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• House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran, in a rebuke of Trump

  03-06-2026 23:35 via sudbury.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House for the first time Wednesday approved a war powers resolution that would halt theU.S.
  
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• House approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran

  03-06-2026 23:35 via sudbury.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House approved a war powers resolution Wednesday that would halt theU.S.
  
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• Sudbury briefs: Call to food truck vendors; June is Bike Month

  03-06-2026 23:15 via thesudburystar.com
  Mobile food vendors invited to community spaces The City of Greater Sudbury is inviting food trucks and other mobile food vendors to operate at select public spaces and facilities this summer. Seasonal locations with steady foot traffic — driven by recreation programs, outdoor events, tourism and everyday community use — are available for vendors. Featured sites include Ella Lake Park in Capreol; Memorial Park on Minto Street; Bell Park; and other key gathering areas throughout the
  
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• B.C. extends pause on new mineral claims in northern regions to 2027

  03-06-2026 22:50 via sudbury.com
  
  VICTORIA — The British Columbia government has extended its pause on new mineral rights claim registrations in the northwestern and north-central regions until 2027 due to ongoing land-use planning with First Nations.
  
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• BONIN, Jacques

  03-06-2026 22:26 via sudbury.com
  
  (1938 – 2026) It’s with great sadness that the family announces his death, Sunday, May 31 st , 2026, in Sudbury, at the age of 88 years. Son of the late Hector Bonin and the late Hilda Bonin (née Lefebvre).
  
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• Missed signal led to near-collision of GO trains in Burlington, Ont.: TSB report

  03-06-2026 22:20 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says a near-collision between two GO trains carrying more than 400 passengers two years ago highlights the need for physical systems to stop trains that don't respond to signals.
  
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• Entertainment promoter to run in Greater Sudbury’s Ward 10

  03-06-2026 22:06 via thesudburystar.com
  A man who bills himself as an entertainment promoter and community builder says he will run for the Ward 10 seat in October’s municipal election.“I want to foster a spirit of community, civic engagement, civility, collaboration, care and compassion to ensure we have the right tools to address the complex issues municipalities are facing while harnessing the full potential of our communities,” Derek Young said in a release. “The time is now to move forward together.&rdquo
  
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• Kivi Park officials looking to build $3-million backcountry hiking trail

  03-06-2026 21:57 via thesudburystar.com
  The proposed development of a 56-km backcountry hiking trail that will connect Kivi Park to Killarney Provincial Park is one step closer to realization.The park is seeking approval under the Public Lands Act from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Forestry, and as part of the process, is looking for public input from property owners within a 5-km radius of the proposed site.The hiking trail would start at the south point of Linton Lake , which is located near Crawley Lake in Sudbury, and
  
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• LOS, William "Bill" Russel

  03-06-2026 21:53 via sudbury.com
  
  Peacefully on June 1 st2026 at Health Sciences North in his 100th year with his family by his side. Loving husband of Frances (predeceased) for 66 years. Beloved son of parents Max and Jenny (nee Brezden) predeceased.
  
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• Ontario civil servants to see 'flexibility' on work options during World Cup: gov't

  03-06-2026 21:50 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — Ontario's incoming interim Treasury Board president says there will be "flexibility" in work arrangements for public service employees during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
  
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• Ontario civil servants to see 'flexibility' on work options during World Cup: government

  03-06-2026 21:50 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — Ontario's incoming interim Treasury Board president says there will be "flexibility" in work arrangements for public service employees during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
  
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• Mounties in Saskatchewan resume hunt for suspect in deadly shooting

  03-06-2026 21:50 via sudbury.com
  
  PELICAN NARROWS — The hunt is back on for a suspect in a deadly shooting this week on a remote northern Saskatchewan First Nation, Mounties said Wednesday.
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Mounties in Saskatchewan resume hunt for suspect in deadly shooting

  03-06-2026 21:50 via sudbury.com
  
  PELICAN NARROWS — Police say the hunt is back on for a suspect in a deadly shooting this week on a remote northern Saskatchewan First Nation.
  
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• Workers at iconic B.C. hotel serve strike notice ahead of FIFA World Cup's arrival

  03-06-2026 21:20 via sudbury.com
  
  VICTORIA — Workers at a renowned British Columbia hotel have served strike notice in what is the latest in a series of labour actions taken as the province prepares to welcome World Cup travellers later this month.
  
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• 'Biggest Canadian flag' unfurled in Vancouver for World Cup, but may breach etiquette

  03-06-2026 21:20 via sudbury.com
  
  NORTH VANCOUVER — A Metro Vancouver ski resort has unveiled what it says is the largest Canadian flag ever made as it showcases its support for Canada's team in the World Cup.
  
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• Congo's soccer team seeks alternatives after Spanish city cancels World Cup warmup game due to Ebola

  03-06-2026 21:05 via sudbury.com
  
  MADRID (AP) — Congo was still hoping to play itsWorld Cupwarmup against Chile after the mayor of the Spanish city of La Linea de la Concepcion denied authorization for the match because of health concerns related to theEbola crisis .
  
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• WHO calls for travel restrictions on Ebola-affected countries to be lifted, days after Canada's comes in effect

  03-06-2026 20:50 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — The World Health Organization is calling on countries to remove any travel restrictions recently imposed on people coming from Ebola-affected countries.
  
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• Ontario's top court restores agriculture law parts targeting animal rights activists

  03-06-2026 20:50 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — Ontario's top court has overturned a lower court decision that had struck down as unconstitutional parts of an agriculture law that made it illegal to get a job on a farm under false pretences to expose conditions inside.
  
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• Liberals say they won't split off controversial section of 'lawful access' bill

  03-06-2026 20:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is rejecting a Conservative call to split off the most controversial section of a bill to help police and spies into a separate piece of legislation.
  
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• 4 more suspects charged in alleged hate assaults on Toronto Jewish community members

  03-06-2026 20:50 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — Toronto police say four additional suspects have been charged in two alleged hate-motivated assaults with a gel blaster imitation gun against members of the Jewish community.
  
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• Here's what roads are closed due to the Gogama-area forest fire

  03-06-2026 20:47 via sudbury.com
  
  The Ministry of Natural Resources has imposed new safety measures as the Timmins 9 fire burns for the fourth-straight day
  
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• 'Que-Berta': Alberta, Quebec premiers eye co-operation on economy, autonomy

  03-06-2026 20:20 via sudbury.com
  
  QUÉBEC — The premiers of Alberta and Quebec say they want to take inspiration from each other on how to grow autonomy within Canada.
  
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• Minister says Canadian forestry crisis goes beyond Trump tariffs

  03-06-2026 20:20 via sudbury.com
  
  VICTORIA — Canada's natural resources minister says the challenges facing forestry go beyond Trump-era tariffs and instead are structural, as he unveiled close to $130 million in funding for 56 projects across the country.
  
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• Alberta premier speaks in French in Quebec, commiserates on Habs' playoff demise

  03-06-2026 20:20 via sudbury.com
  
  QUÉBEC — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in her first public event in Quebec City, delivered a short speech in French and commiserated over the playoff demise of the Montreal Canadiens.
  
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