Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
A happy Hanukkah to all
Sunday evening marked the beginning of Hanukkah, an annual Jewish celebration observed this year until Dec. 10. Hanukkah is known primarily by some as the Festival of Rededication, celebrating the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after its destruction in 163 BCE. Hanukkah is also referred to as the Festival of Lights, due in part to its inclusion of menorah, an eight-branched candelabrum to which one candle is added each night of the holiday. On behalf of all the staff at Sudbury.com, Happy Hanukkah to all.
'I feel empty and lost without him': Mom of drunk-driving victim speaks out
Emotional morning as Action Sudbury launches 30th annual Red Ribbon campaign. Ron Roy readily accepts the fact there are bad apples who will still get behind the wheel after a night of drinking or doing drugs, but he likes to think the campaign has helped save many lives over the years. You can find red ribbons at local post offices, at the Travelodge and Sudbury PartSource stores. Read the full story online at Sudbury.com.
More than 350 elves attend Santa Shuffle Sudbury
The Santa Shuffle celebrated its 28th anniversary this year, with Sudbury and 37 other cities across Canada participating to support the less fortunate of their communities. More than 350 elves of all ages and sizes joined together at Collège Boréal Dec. 2, to participate in the 2018 Santa Shuffle Sudbury for the Salvation Army. Enjoy the full interview with race director Loretta Maillet and participant Noah Matheson online at Sudbury.com.
Overlooking Ramsey Lake, Katimavik volunteers unveil Project Bitimagamasing
High in the air atop a residential skyline, now sits a reminder of the area’s Indigenous heritage which reads ‘Bitimagamasing’ alongside its translation, ‘water that lies beside the hill’. After two months of work by Katimavik volunteers, the enormous billboard displaying Ramsey Lake’s traditional Anishinaabemowin name was unveiled on Dec. 1, at 8 Dale St. Read the full article online at Sudbury.com.
Wolves leading the pack in the Central Division
The Sudbury Wolves evened their season series Friday night winning 3-2 against their Eastern Conference rivals, the Peterborough Petes. This win places the Wolves at the head of the pack in the Central Division and second in the Eastern Conference with 34 points. Read the full game report at Sudbury.com. The Wolves faced off against the Mississauga Steelheads last night at the Sudbury Arena. Check back with Sudbury.com later today for a full game report.
Sudbury Five run Windsor Express out of town on a rail
The Five entered the second half of the week’s home-and-home series against the express hungry for revenge after a close loss in Windsor on Wednesday. Backed by the cheers of an electric hometown crowd, the Five were able to reclaim their advantage over the Windsor Express with a 116-112 win. Read the full game report online at Sudbury.com.
Sudbury's post-secondary schools dig deep on Giving Tuesday
Big spending on Black Friday and Cyber Monday did not stop people from being generous on Giving Tuesday. Laurentian University and Cambrian College each set out to raise funds on Nov. 27, and combined to bring in more than $130,000. Full details available at Sudbury.com.
Mayor will seek exemption to overnight parking ban for Christmas, New Year's
Touched by the stories of devastation at the hands of drunk drivers, Mayor Brian Bigger said Friday he will table a motion next week to create an exemption to the overnight parking ban for three of the busiest days over the holidays. He wants to suspend the bylaw on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Read the full interview online at Sudbury.com.
Pet licences for 2019 available Dec. 1
Pet owners can purchase 2019 animal licences and tags for their cats and dogs beginning Dec. 1. The one-year licence is valid from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2019. Residents can purchase their pet licences online at greatersudbury.ca/animals, at any Greater Sudbury Public Library or Citizen Service Centre, and at participating pet stores and veterinary clinics. For more details visit Sudbury.com.
City Council Inauguration Ceremony Dec. 4
Tom Davies Square will be filled with anticipation Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., as Greater Sudbury’s Mayor and Councillors are sworn into office for their term ending Nov. 30, 2022. Due to limited seating capacity, attendance at this event is by invitation only, however, the ceremony will also be streamed live at livestream.com/greatersudbury. Residents are invited to attend the first regular meeting of the new City Council Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Tom Davies Square.
