Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
One Day Longer, Ten Years Later: We take a deep dive into the 2009-2010 Vale strike
As far as local labour disputes go, the 2009-2010 Vale strike was one of the most bitter. Writers Matt Durnan, Darren MacDonald, Carol Mulligan, Arron Pickard and Heidi Ulrichsen tackle various aspects of the story from the labour and market conditions that led to the strike, to its impact on the economy and the social fabric of Greater Sudbury, to the legacy we're left a decade after a deal was struck. We even catch up with some of the main players to find out where they are at 10 years later. Read the full story here.
Henri Montpellier located deceased by OPP Underwater Search & Recovery
Missing person Henri Montpellier was located deceased by members of the OPP Underwater Search & Recovery, Greater Sudbury Police said in a tweet at 11:48 p.m. Sunday night. The 55-year-old Sudbury resident was last seen July 18 in the area of Vermilion South Shore Road and Lockerby Mine Access. Greater Sudbury Police asked that people respect the family's privacy at this difficult time, and thanked the OPP and North Shore Search and Rescue for their assistance in the matter. Read the full story here.
Holy Cannoli! The Big Nickel turns 55 today!
Today Science North celebrates the 55th anniversary of the Big Nickel, a shining example of Sudbury's rich mining history and one of Canada's most iconic landmarks. After spending so many years underneath the glow of our Big Nickel, it's easy to forget how this 13,000 kg structure found it's home on the hills of Dynamic Earth, but Ted Szilva's monumental creation is not to be overlooked. Watch the video by Science North and read the full story here.
Crooks using Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit phone number to fleece victims
These thieves have a lot of nerve. Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit has recently become aware of a group using the SIU’s toll-free number to make fraudulent calls. The call appears to be coming from 1-800-787-8529. In some cases, the person is told that there is something wrong with their Social Insurance Number and that if they don’t continue with the call by pressing ‘1’ or ‘2’, the person will be charged or jailed. Read the full story here.
A boost to the Canada Child Benefit kicked in Friday: Here's what it means locally
A boost to the Canada Child Benefit kicked in July 19. Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré said, quite simply, the increase means more money in the pockets of Canadians. “Raising the CCB means more money in the pockets of … families that need it most,” he said in a press release. In Nickel Belt, 8,710 families and 15,370 children receive the CCB. The increase means those in the riding with kids will now receive an average of $540 a month in support. For 2019–2020, the maximum national benefit will be $6,639 per child under age six and $5,602 per child aged six through 17. Read the full story here.
NORCAT expansion benefits from feds' pre-election spending to the tune of $1.4M
With an election just 13 weeks away, the federal government revealed July 19 it will invest $1.395 million to expand the NORCAT research facilities in Levack, northeast of Sudbury. The money will be spent to create a new 12,000-square-foot surface building located next to NORCAT’s Underground Centre. An additional $100,000 is being invested in the Revolution Mining Software company of Sudbury as part of the Women’s Entrepreneurship Strategy. Read the full story here.
Ontario woman launches petition targeting 911 Amber Alert complainers
Late-night Amber Alerts have prompted a number of people to call 911 to complain. Police and government officials are not happy about it, but one Toronto woman has launched an online campaign to convince the government to impose fines on people who tie-up the 911 system to complain about the alerts. Dalia Monacelli started a petition on Change.org last week and so far it’s gathered over 55,000 online signatures. Read the full story here.
Lougheed Foundation donates $55,000 to the Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation
On July 10, a small gathering was arranged at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home to celebrate the Lougheed Foundation's $55,000 donation to the Sudbury Manitoulin Children's Foundation (SMCF), in support of their Send-A-Kid-To-Camp Program. SMCF is a registered charity that has been providing programming for underprivileged children of the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts since 1976. Read the full story here.
An easy-breezy Tuesday in the forecast
Mainly sunny skies for Tuesday and a high of 23. Northwest 20 km/h winds expected late this morning, becoming light by the evening. Don't let that cool breeze fool you, that direct sunlight should carry a high UV index of 7. A few clouds should move in overnight as temperatures reach the low of 11.
