Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
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Join us at Sudbury.com for night two of live coverage of the municipal election:
That was so much fun that we're going to do it all again. Election Night 2018 produced exactly zero winners as issues with the online voting system pushed the city to extend voting until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Sudbury.com was with you every step of the way on Monday evening as frustration and confusion befuddled would-be voters. Incumbent mayor Brian Bigger said in a statement that he was "disgusted" by the failure that was election night and is demanding an explanation from senior staff at the City of Greater Sudbury. Those who didn't get the chance to vote on Monday have another chance as polls will be open until 8 p.m. this evening. Will Brian Bigger keep his seat? Will a newcomer grab the reins? Sudbury.com will be with you once again to provide up-to-the minute news as it happens in what has been a historic election thus far. Check back with us this evening to find out what happens.
Voting extended until 8 p.m. Tuesday:
As a result of issues with the elections service provider, the City of Greater Sudbury Clerk has extended the voting period until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, Oct. 23. Under the Municipal Elections Act, the city clerk is authorized to declare an emergency to extend voting. Electors will be able to vote online at www.intvoting.com/GreaterSudbury2018 from their own tablet, computer or smartphone. It is expected that all locations available for voting on Monday will be available for in-person voting on Tuesday from 10 a.m to 8 p.m. No votes will be tabulated until the close of vote at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening.
Laurentian's School of Nursing celebrates 50 years:
Fifty years after they crossed the stage, the ladies from the first graduating class of Laurentian University's School of Nursing know each other just as well as they did when they studied together. “We love seeing each other,” said Mary Sue O'Connor, one of the 11 graduates from that first class. “We have been getting together every five years since 1971. Our last get together was last year when one of our classmates, Louise Picard, was given an honorary degree from Laurentian. “We have stuck together all these years, and I think it's because we were the first students in a brand new program that had a lot of people wondering what we were going to do and how it was going to work. Those bonds have lasted all these years.” Eleven women graduated from the program in 1971, after spending four years studying. The first class had 14 students in total. On Oct. 20, five of those ladies — including O'Connor — were the guests of honour at the 50th anniversary celebration of the School of Nursing. About 30 graduating classes were represented at the party, and O'Connor was joined by her classmates, Mary Ellen Szadkowski, Carol Mailloux, Joan Bertoli and Mary Carter. Check out the full story here.
Byfield, Thompson heading to New Brunswick with Hockey Canada:
Sport gives an opportunity to see some truly unique parts of the country. Jack Thompson and Quinton Byfield of the Sudbury Wolves will experience New Brunswick for the first time next month as part of the World U-17 Hockey Challenge. Hockey Canada announced the rosters Wednesday, Oct. 17 with Thompson and Byfield named as two of 27 players from the OHL making the cut. “Getting to represent your country is a big deal and a dream come true," said Thompson. "You know, growing up watching World Junior events and U18 events to finally get a chance to put on the maple leaf is going to be exciting." The tournament will be held in Saint John and Quispamsis, New Brunswick from Nov. 3-10, featuring not only 66 of the best players in Canada, but from around the world. Find the full story here.
Investigator finds 'no evidence' of hazing on LU men's soccer team:
Laurentian University says a third-party investigator has found no evidence to support anonymous allegations of hazing on the university's men's soccer team. The university's student newspaper, the Lambda, reported that it had been contacted by a former player with the team. He said he and other first-year players were tied up, blindfolded and forced to drink alcohol at a party. They were also groped and even cut with a knife to draw blood as a sign of unity, the report said. Laurentian said it received the anonymous allegations Aug. 17 of this year. Because of the nature of the complaint, the university immediately began an investigation conducted under Laurentian University’s Policy and Program on Respect Workplace and Learning Environment. “There is no evidence to support a finding that the allegations identified in the submitted complaint, in fact, occurred as reported," the investigation concluded. This finding pertains to both coaches and players named in the allegations, the university said. The complainant chose to remain anonymous. All varsity athletes receive training about the expectations and standards to which they are held, said the university. Athletes are required to sign a behavioural contract before the season begins. “Laurentian is proud of its varsity athletes and takes all allegations of misconduct very seriously,” said a statement from the university.
Canada Post hit by rotating strikes in Victoria, Edmonton, Windsor and Halifax:
The union representing 50,000 Canada Post employees has begun rotating strikes in four cities across the country. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the 24-hour strikes began Monday at 12:01 a.m. local time in Victoria, Edmonton and Windsor, Ont., and at 1:01 a.m. in Halifax. The union says mail will still be delivered in those cities, but will be delayed. Canada Post spokesman Jon Hamilton said on Sunday that in the event of rotating strikes normal mail delivery would be maintained in all other locations across the country. The job action began after negotiators failed to reach a new contract agreement before the union's Monday strike deadline. Hamilton said Canada Post was committed to reaching a deal, and had an offer on the table that included wage hikes, job security, improved benefits and no concessions. But CUPW President Mike Palecek said the key issues of job security, an end to forced overtime, better health and safety measures and gender equality remained unresolved.
Tuesday Weather:
Cloudy skies today with 70 per cent chance of showers. Tuesday's high will be 5. Mainly cloudy into the evening with a 70 per cent chance of rain showers changing to 30 per cent chance of flurries later tonight. Overnight low will be -1, feeling like -5 with the wind chill. For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
