Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
Take part in the Commuter Challenge for Canadian Environmental Week
From June 2-8, reThink Green invites you to take the Commuter Challenge, by considering alternative, more eco-friendly methods of transportation. Register as an individual or a workplace for the chance to win prizes in a variety of categories, including kilometers logged and workplace with the largest number of active participants.
Skull, bones identified as missing man from 1996
Greater Sudbury Police have confirmed that the skull and bones found in Hanmer last week near Nelson Lake Road, belong to historical missing person, Alexander Sretenovic. Police suspect foul play, but the cause of death has yet to be determined. Sretenovic was last seen leaving his home on Elm Street around 11:30 p.m. on Aug 14, 1996, at the age of 29. Read the full story here.
Popup overdose prevention site operates for a few hours Friday
For the second Friday in a row, a makeshift, volunteer-run overdose prevention site operated for a few hours in the downtown/Flour Mill area of Greater Sudbury. While Greater Sudbury Police, a city bylaw officer and a paramedic arrived at the scene just off Louis Street, the group was allowed to operate until the early evening. It's reflective of the approach officials are taking to the opioid crisis, which kills someone in the city every five days. Rather than arresting users, the focus is on preventing overdose deaths and other harm-prevention strategies. Read the full story here.
Close call: Capreol family hope public can help ID man who side-swiped them
A Capreol family is in shock days after being victims of a hit and run on May 29. While no one was seriously injured in the crash, Andre Lafleche and his wife, Melissa Lavallee, along with two of their children, are still shaken up after a vehicle driving in the opposite direction crossed the centre line. Lafleche was driving, and he was able to veer to the side of the road, avoiding what could have been a catastrophic head-on collision, but not enough to avoid having the other vehicle essentially scrape its way down the driver's side of the couple's vehicle. Lavallee said the driver of the other vehicle just backed up quickly and took off. Read the full story here.
Forests Ontario CEO: Easy flood response for Sudbury is to plant more trees
Rivers have surged over their banks this spring, flooding hundreds of homes, businesses and cottages. The Ottawa, Muskoka, French and Mattagami rivers (and many others) have flooded – and the risk now extends to lakes as well. “Forecast high winds […] will pose additional flood hazards along the shorelines of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario due to high water, wind driven storm surge and damages due to erosive wave action,” read a late May warning from the province’s flood forecasting system. While provincial funding cuts for flood work have been imposed on Ontario Conservation Authorities, 14 of them have issued flood warnings. Read the full story here.
FOOD RECALL: Apricot Power brand Bitter Raw Apricot Seeds and Apricot Seed Meal
Ecoideas Innovations Inc. is recalling Apricot Power brand Bitter Raw Apricot Seeds and Apricot Seed Meal from the marketplace due to natural toxin amygdalin. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below as they have incorrect dosage information and excessive consumption may cause acute cyanide poisoning. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. Read the full story here.
Bell Park and Moonlight Beach get the Blue Flag stamp of approval
Don't waste another minute out of the water - Sudbury's Moonlight and Bell Park beaches have once again received their Blue Flag certification on behalf of Environmental Defence. Blue Flag is an international eco-certification program, awarded each year to waterfronts which maintain the gold-standard in water quality, environmental management and education, safety, and amenities. This year, a record number of 28 beaches and 12 marinas across Canada were certified clean, safe, and sustainably managed, including four new sites in New Brunswick and Ontario. Read the full story here.
Ride for Racks raises $7,884 for the Maison McCulloch Hospice
Yesterday afternoon with the sun at their backs, hundreds of bikes participated in the sixth annual Ride for Racks, raising more than $7,884 for the Maison McCulloch Hospice. Ride for Racks was introduced by members of the Southern Cruisers Riding Club French River Chapter 488, after one of the group's founder members, Denis Dupuis, lost his sister to breast cancer in 2011. Since that time, the group has suffered the loss of their 1st officer's wife, 3rd officer's mother and supported the recovery of two riders through their cancer treatment, making the event a labour of love for many involved. Read the full story here.
Photos: CrossFit Sudbury hosts their seventh annual Battle Beyond the Barbell
For the first time in their new west-end location, CrossFit Sudbury hosted their seventh annual Frubar Juicery Battle Beyond the Barbell yesterday, in support of the Janis Foligno Foundation yesterday. The Janis Foligno Foundation was established in 2010, following the loss of Janis Foligno to cancer in July 2009, a close family friend of CrossFit Sudbury co-owners Kristin Green and Dr. Adam Ball. In the past six years, the annual fitness tournament has raised over $31,000 for the Janis Foligno Foundation, which supports a number of non-profit initiatives in Greater Sudbury. Read the full story here.
Petra Demeyere of Algonquin P.S. named Rainbow board's Teacher of the Year
Rainbow District School Board paid tribute to dedicated employees and community partners May 22 at its annual awards celebration. “With the presentation of these awards, we continue a rich tradition of honouring excellence in Rainbow Schools,” said board chair Doreen Dewar, in a press release. “We are proud of our employees and community partners for their commitment. On behalf of the Board, I would like to congratulate all award recipients for their outstanding achievement.” Find a full list of award winners here.
A beautiful start to the week
Blue skies for Monday and a high of 13. Moderate, 20 km/h northwest winds expected throughout the day, becoming light in the evening. Clear skies should carry into the evening, becoming cloudy after midnight. There is a 40 per cent chance of showers before morning, which have a 60 per cent chance of continuing into the day. A low of 5 expected overnight.
