Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
Waste not, want not: Reminder garbage limit drops to one bag Oct. 1:
The city’s attempt to divert more waste from the city’s landfill and into recyling and composting programs marks another milestone this week, when a one-bag a week limit comes into effect. In the works since 2016, when the weekly limit dropped from three to two, the next step comes in 2021, when curbside garbage collection will take place every two weeks, with a two-bag limit. By having more waste recyled or composted, the life of city can be extended for as much as 20 years. Replacing the landfill in Sudbury is estimated to cost as much as $40 million — or $100 million for all three landfills in Greater Sudbury. More on this story here.
Inquest examines 2014 deaths at Lockerby Mine:
The inquest into the 2014 deaths of miners Norm Bisaillon and Marc Methé began Monday with two witnesses taking the stand in front of a five-person jury. The Crown is expected to call 11 witnesses at the five-day inquest, where Dr. Steven Bodley is presiding coroner. Bisaillon and Methé were killed May 6, 2014, from traumatic asphyxia from a fall of material at the 6,500-level of Lockerby Mine. Both men were contract workers with Taurus Drilling Services, and the mine was owned and operated by First Nickel Inc. First Nickel was found guilty on six charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act in February 2018, and fined a total of $1.3 million — the highest fine ever levied against a mining company in Ontario. Taurus Drilling, which also faced charges in the incident, was found not guilty. Full story here.
NDP introduces a 'New Deal for Northern Ontario':
Beth Mairs and Stef Paquette, the NDP's candidates in Sudbury and Nickel Belt, were joined Monday morning by fellow NDP candidates Charlie Angus, Carol Hughes and Rob Boulet at a news conference where the party introduced the party's 'New Deal for Northern Ontario.' The New Democrats say the plan focuses on making life more affordable for Northern Ontario families through a $15 an hour minimum wage. The plan also aims to save families $900 or more per year on energy bills, build 500,000 units of affordable homes across Canada and extend dental coverage to millions of Canadians and work to include it in Medicare. While the plan is billed as a new deal for Northern Ontario, Mairs said it can benefit all of Northern Canada. Get the full story here.
Canadians show their support on Orange Shirt Day:
People across Canada wore orange on Monday to show support for residential school survivors. Orange Shirt Day recognizes the effects and intergenerational impacts of the residential school system on First Nation, Métis, and Inuit children in Canada. Orange Shirt Day began in Williams Lake, British Columbia by the St. Joseph Mission residential school commemoration project. Phyllis Webstad, a young girl from the Dog Creek reserve, attended the Mission in 1973, where her clothes were removed, including her brand new orange shirt. Phyllis’ story inspired the Mission to declare Sept. 30 Orange Shirt Day, as this was the time of year in which children were taken from their homes to attend residential schools.
Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier speaks at UN sustainability forum:
Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier addressed hundreds of international guests at UN headquarters in Manhattan Saturday. The 15-year-old activist from Wiikwemkoong First Nation on Manitoulin Island in northern Ontario urged the global community to respect the sacredness and importance of clean water. "I've said it once, and I'll say it again, we can't eat money, or drink oil." Peltier spoke at the Global Landscapes Forum, a platform on sustainable land use founded by UN Environment and the World Bank that's dedicated to achieving development and climate goals. She used the speech to draw attention to the lack of clean water in numerous Indigenous communities, which she says sparked her activism.
Flour Mill Museum finds a new home at O'Connor Park:
The Flour Mill Museum has been relocated to make way for major upgrades to one of Greater Sudbury's oldest and largest pieces of infrastructure: the St. Charles sewage lift station. Two structures from the original museum property were transported from 245 St. Charles St. to O'Connor Park (140 St. George St.) Saturday, with plans to set the buildings into their permanent foundation Monday. The relocation of the Flour Mill Museum will be of great value to residents in the area and those that frequent the park for programs such as Better Beginnings Better Futures, said Joscelyne Landry-Altmann, councillor for Ward 12. More on this story here.
Attention class of 2020: University information fair runs Oct. 9:
Secondary students are invited to start planning their post-secondary journey during a University Information Program session Oct. 9. The session takes place 6-8 p.m. that evening at Lockerby Composite School. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to attend. The event is designed to assist graduating students with making informed decisions before applying to university. The event also aims to help younger students choose high school courses relative to their preferred future university programs. A wealth of information will be shared, including navigating the transition from high school to university, exploring campus life, living in residence, and class schedules. Students can also learn about admission requirements, scholarship opportunities and the application process.
Tuesday weather:
Mainly cloudy today with 60 per cent chance of showers or drizzle. Risk of a thunderstorm in the morning and early in the afternoon. Tuesday's high will get all the way up to 24, feeling like 31 with the humidity. Mostly cloudy into the evening with 30 per cent chance of showers. Overnight low will dip down to 9. For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
