Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
Two power outages on a bitterly cold Sunday morning
Sudbury Hydro reported two power outages in the area of Minnow lake Sunday morning. The first, was reported around 6 a.m. and found to be a result of an underground fault that blew a switch on a feeder line. The second, was reported around 9:51 a.m. and found to be caused by a blown transformer fuse.
Salmonella outbreak in six provinces linked to snakes and rodents
The Public Health Agency of Canada is advising exotic pet owners to practise good hygiene amid a salmonella outbreak in six provinces that's been linked to contact with snakes and rodents. A notice issued this week counts 92 cases of the bacterial infection reported between April 2017 and October 2019. Read the full story here.
Province dishing out $40 million for Indigenous off-reserve housing
The provincial government unveiled its new $40 million program to expand off-reserve housing to urban centres across the province during an announcement at the Sault Ste. Marie Indian Friendship Centre Friday. The Rural and Urban Indigenous Housing Program - which replaces the Rural and Native Housing Program - will receive $8 million annually over the next five years in order to create and maintain more than 1,500 units, and provide housing allowances and support services. Read the full story here.
Big hope for hops crops in Northern Ontario
Research technician Kim Jo Bliss jokes that once the Emo Agricultural Research Station starts producing its own beer, she will retire. Lucky for her, that dream is not far off in the future. The research centre, located in the Rainy River district of northwestern Ontario and affilitated with the University of Guelph, set out to prove the commercial potential of growing hops in the North two years ago. Read the full story here.
Indigenous Me: University of Sudbury offers youth writing contest
The University of Sudbury is accepting submissions the second edition of its “Voices of Indigenous Youth: Indigenous Me” writing contest for grade 7-12 First Nation, Métis and Inuit students. The Indigenous Me contest will feature creative writing pieces by youth that celebrate Indigenous cultural pride. Read the full story here.
Photos: Community pitches in to 'wrap up' Christmas for local seniors
Elves of all ages gathered at the YMCA Parkside Centre Saturday, to help Home Instead Senior Care wrap the more than 500 items donated to be gifted to local seniors. Well-over 50 people showed up to wrap presents, deliver gifts to drop-off locations across Greater Sudbury or host activities for the younger elves in attendance. Read the full story here.
Donate blood, get your presents wrapped for free
Sudbury blood donors have a perfect opportunity to sit back, relax and give the gift of life while dedicated volunteer elves provide them an extra seasonal service. Volunteers at Canadian Blood Services’ Sudbury Donor Centre will wrap the gifts of blood donors for four days this holiday season. Read the full story here.
Noojmowin: Rainbow students learn Indigenous perspectives on caring for Mother Earth
Students in schools run by the Rainbow District School Board are researching Indigenous perspectives on caring for Mother Earth this month. In the process, they will learn about Noojmowin, an Anishnaabe term for the holistic health and well-being of people, families, communities and the planet. Read the full story here.
Wolves fall 4-0 to Owen Sound
The Sudbury Wolves suffered their second back-to-back defeat at the Sudbury Arena Saturday night, in what would be the Owen Sound Attack's second victory over the Pack this season. The team played a clean game and took several strong shots, but in the end, Owen Sound's firepower proved too much. Owen Sound left the ice with a 4-0 shutout to boost their league standing. Read the full game report here.
Toy Bank wins, Wolves lose at annual Teddy Bear Toss game
Nearly three months after being defeated at the Erie Insurance Arena, the Sudbury Wolves welcomed the Erie Otters for their long-awaited rematch and final pairing of the regular season. The evening included the Wolves' annual Teddy Bear Toss, which succeeded in collecting 1,600 stuffed animals for the TD Toy Bank and Salvation Army. Read the full game report here.
Clouds expected to welcome in the work week
Mainly cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of flurries throughout the day. Wind up to 15 km/h will make the high of -4, feel more like -17 in the morning and -9 in the afternoon. Cloudy periods expected to continue into the evening along with a 40 per cent chance of flurries. Temperatures near a low of -14 overnight.
