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Be sure to check in with Sudbury.com every morning to see what stories we're working on that day, or get caught up on something you may have missed.
Festival of Lights build begins this Saturday
The Sudbury Charities Foundations’ Festival of Lights will come together at Science North on Oct. 29, at around 9 a.m. Check back with Sudbury.com for more on when the Festival of Lights kicks off this year.
Thibeault to unveil renewable energy demonstration project
Glenn Thibeault, Minister of Energy and Member of Provincial Parliament for Sudbury, will unveil a first-of-its-kind renewable energy demonstration project on Oct. 27 at Science North at 10 a.m. Check back with Sudbury.com for a follow-up on this story.
Emergency shelter for homeless to open in late November:
Greater Sudbury, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Sudbury/Manitoulin, will open its Low Barrier Emergency Shelter Program later in November at 200 Larch St. Check back with Sudbury.com to read Darren MacDonald's story.
Thursday weather
Cloudy today with a high of only 2. Chilly this evening, dropping to a low of -6.
For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
Rail crossing maintenance to close Elisabella Street
Maintenance to the CN rail crossing will close Elisabella Street on Oct. 30, from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closure signs will be posted. Emergency vehicles will be maintain access, as needed. Find more traffic updates here.
