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I was just wondering: Saying goodbye to Pappa

I was just wondering: Saying goodbye to Pappa

Finn the brussels griffon misses his Pappa, who used to call the pooch a nickname that isn’t uncommon  but has an offensive meaning unknown to many people
MacIntyre: Taxpayers deserve better data transparency

MacIntyre: Taxpayers deserve better data transparency

Greater Sudbury has an open data policy, says Ward 12 candidate Jeff MacIntyre, but continues to ignore it to the detriment of taxpayers
Kirwan: Things to consider when voting for your ward councillor

Kirwan: Things to consider when voting for your ward councillor

‘My advice to all residents of the City of Greater Sudbury is take the necessary time to fully examine all of the candidates who are seeking your vote as ward councillor’
I was just wondering: A case of mistaken identity

I was just wondering: A case of mistaken identity

Sudbury.com launched a new Sunday morning columnist last week, but apparently we insulted our new writer by calling him a ‘pug’ instead of the breed he actually is, a Brussels griffon. Finn the Griffon explains
Kirwan: City should acquire vacant schools

Kirwan: City should acquire vacant schools

Incumbent Ward 5 candidate proposes turning surplus school buildings into community hubs and affordable housing
Column: Dwayne Backer lived in pain, but it didn't stop him

Column: Dwayne Backer lived in pain, but it didn't stop him

Best known for raising funds and awareness of the condition dystonia, Backer died at age 83 in August
Kirwan: The KED may not be dead after all

Kirwan: The KED may not be dead after all

The man running for re-election in Ward 5 says there’s no question the city needs a new event centre, but how long can Sudbury Wolves owner Dario Zulich wait for that to happen — new council must be seriously ready to tackle the arena question after the Oct. 24 municipal election
Opinion: The best part of being a candidate

Opinion: The best part of being a candidate

In a new op-ed, Ward 5 candidate Mike Parent shares some of the perspective he says he’s gained while knocking on doors
I was just wondering: Am I the size of muskie bait?

I was just wondering: Am I the size of muskie bait?

Welcome to the first installment of a new Sunday morning feature on Sudbury.com, featuring the thoughts and life lessons from Finn the Pug
Opinion: Cambrian degrees combine knowledge and know-how

Opinion: Cambrian degrees combine knowledge and know-how

‘Whether it is through micro-credentials, new four-year degree options, or even three-year degrees in the future, Cambrian is focused on responding to the needs of employers, graduates, and the communities that we serve across the North and around the world,’ says Cambrian President Bill Best