Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
City OKs draft plan to get to zero emissions by 2050:
An ambitious, multi-billion dollar roadmap to get Greater Sudbury to virtually zero carbon emissions by 2050 passed its first hurdle Tuesday when city council approved a draft plan that has been in the works since 2017. Stephen Monet, who heads up environmental planning initiatives for the city, presented the document alongside Jennifer Babin-Fenske, co-ordinator of EarthCare Sudbury, and Sajeev Shivshankaran, the city's energy and facilities engineer. Monet said several other cities in Ontario already have their Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) in place. More on this story here.
Free winter clothing for those in need available at Southridge Mall until Sunday:
Unfortunately, not everyone in Greater Sudbury has access to warm winter clothing. Fortunately, Our Children Our Future and Cooper Equipment Rental have teamed up once again for a winter clothing drive. The Winter Clothing Drive Open House begins today at Southridge Mall, which provided space to host the event and store the donated clothing. Coats, snow pants, hats and mitts, and socks for children and adults are available. The open house goes from today until Nov. 17. You can visit between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Wednesday to Friday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For the past five years, Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited and Our Children Our Future, have partnered together in order to help people who are struggling with outfitting themselves and their families with warm winter attire. Find the full story here.
Wanted Wednesday: Man wanted for pair of break-ins:
The Greater Sudbury Police Service has an outstanding warrant for the arrest of 34-year-old Jason McGregor. It is alleged that between Aug. 4 and 5, Jason McGregor broke into a residence located in the Whittaker Street area. While in the home he stole property including identification, jewelry, electronics and money. It is also alleged that McGregor broke into a residence in the Riverside Drive area on Sept. 30, intending to commit theft. McGregor has another outstanding warrant and is believed to be in the Greater Sudbury area. He is wanted for breaking and entering, and commiting an indictable offence, and breaking and entering with intent to commit an indictable offence. McGregor is described as being 5-8, 155 lbs. with brown hair and blue eyes. If you know this person and where he is presently located, you are urged to call the Crime Stoppers tip line toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS or locally at 705-222-TIPS (8477).
Nickel prices cool as Indonesia ends export ban:
While long-term demand forecasts are still strong, nickel has given back some of the gains it has made in 2019, dropping by about US$1 a pound since peaking at $8.17 in September. Nickel was selling for $7.06 a pound late Tuesday on the London Metal Exchange. According to a story in the Financial Post, rising stockpiles and a decision by Indonesia to reverse its export ban are behind the drop. Nickel analyst Terry Orstlan told Sudbury.com earlier this year that short-term prices will be volatile, but long-term, demand for electric car batteries will drive prives up. Currently, two-thirds of the world's nickel is used for stainless steel production, and three per cent for batteries. That ratio is expected to change dramatically. More on this story here.
Run to Remember raises $3K for first responder mental health services:
First responders stood with community members at the starting line of the third annual Run to Remember at Collège Boréal Saturday, raising more than $3,000 in support of mental health services through #IVEGOTYOURBACK911. Run to Remember is a student-run initiative designed and organized by individuals in the fitness and health promotion program, to support first responders while promoting physical activity and mental wellness. Eighty per cent of the proceeds from this year's event have been allocated to global initiative #IVEGOTYOURBACK911, while the remaining 20 per cent goes towards a grant for graduating students. Full story can be found here.
Animal rescue group helping canines from Thailand find new loving families in Sudbury:
It's no secret that Greater Sudbury has a soft spot when it comes to animals in distress. That compassion isn't restricted to the boundaries of the city, either. In fact, Sudbury is now home to at least one dog rescued from a “dire” situation in Thailand. Lynn Regimbal, of Furever Furbaby Rescue, said each year in Asia, millions of dogs are snatched from the streets or stolen from their homes to be tortured and slaughtered for their meat. In South Korea, she said dogs are bred for consumption in shocking conditions on so-called “dog meat farms”. These dogs spend their entire lives in cages before being slaughtered in ways she described as inhumane. Furever Furbaby Rescue is a no-kill and no-cage adoption service that has been located in Greater Sudbury for the last five years. Volunteers work with the veterinarians and staff at Lockerby Animal Hospital to take in owner-surrendered homeless and abandoned dogs/puppies, pregnant cats/kittens locally. More on this story here.
Thursday weather:
Flurries to start the day, ending in the morning then mainly cloudy with 40 per cent chance of flurries. A little bit "warmer" today with the high sitting at around -1. Chance of some more flurries tonight with risk of snow squalls. Overnight low will be sitting at -6, feeling like -7 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.
