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CLOSER LOOK: After tragic death, should rules be tightened for elderly drivers?

CLOSER LOOK: After tragic death, should rules be tightened for elderly drivers?

In this new feature, Village Media journalists dig into an important story making headlines around the province. Tonight: the family of a Guelph woman run over by a 95-year-old driver is demanding action
Timmins paying the most at the pumps in the North

Timmins paying the most at the pumps in the North

The price at the pump is about the same as last week
Man dies in Eastern Upper Peninsula snowmobile crash

Man dies in Eastern Upper Peninsula snowmobile crash

Sled left the trail and impacted several trees, say police
Sault Ste. Marie and Blind River will get HART hubs

Sault Ste. Marie and Blind River will get HART hubs

MPP Ross Romano made the announcement this afternoon with Mayor Matthew Shoemaker and Allan Moffatt, CEO of Mamaweswen, the North Shore Tribal Council, at the CMHA
Sharp cold front moving south will bring brief, intense snowfall

Sharp cold front moving south will bring brief, intense snowfall

There will be a frontal snow squall in the region over the next few hours, Environment Canada says
Did you know? Threshold for collision reporting raised to $5,000

Did you know? Threshold for collision reporting raised to $5,000

You must report the collision to the police if the total damage exceeds $5,000, if there are injuries, if public property is damaged, or if a criminal act like impaired driving is suspected
PCs announce plan to solve doctor shortage by 2029

PCs announce plan to solve doctor shortage by 2029

Just before an election where Ontario's family doctor shortage is likely to be a major line of attack against the incumbent PCs, they've announced a plan they say would fix it
Elliot Lake man charged with mischief

Elliot Lake man charged with mischief

Arrest made on Jan. 22 in relation to Jan. 3 incident
Weather conditions expected to make travel hazardous

Weather conditions expected to make travel hazardous

Winter weather travel advisory in effect across the region
Adding Muskoka to Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. 'doesn’t seem right': Mantha

Adding Muskoka to Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. 'doesn’t seem right': Mantha

The Ontario government made the announcement Monday, adding the NOHFC will also be getting an additional $30 million in funding over the next three years