Happy Saturday morning, Greater Sudbury! As we barrel towards New Year's Eve and 2018, here are a few stories to kick off your weekend.
No record broken
Thursday came close to beating Greater Sudbury's record for the lowest temperature for Dec. 28, but it didn't quite hit the mark. The temperature yesterday dipped as low as -29.9 C. The lowest-ever temperature for Dec. 28 recorded in Greater Sudbury is -30.2 C in 1993. A new record for the coldest temperature for Dec. 27 was set in Greater Sudbury on Wednesday, when the temperature went down to -32.7 C. The previous record for the lowest temperature on Dec. 27 was -31.2 C in 1993.
MacDonald: Plenty of political battles ahead in 2018
Sudbury.com's political affairs and city hall reporter Darren MacDonald delves into the politics of the coming year in a new column. With the ongoing arena and casino debates still raging (heck, they've barely gotten off the ground) and two elections on tap, it's going to be a very full 2018.
In Memoriam: Notable Sudburians we lost in 2017
Greater Sudbury lost many notable people in 2017. Reporter Heidi Ulrichsen goes down the list to highlight the achievements of those we lost.
Texting and driving getting worse instead of better?
A survey suggests most Canadians believe texting and driving is getting worse despite police crackdowns and extensive public education efforts. In the November survey conducted by the Canadian Automobile Association, 83 per cent of respondents said they believe texting while driving is a bigger problem now than it was three years ago.
Christmas paper and gift boxes for kindling? Drop that lighter, says fire chief
If you use a wood stove or fireplace, chances are good that some of that Christmas wrapping paper and those gift boxes have been set aside to help start a fire. North Bay Fire Chief Jason Whiteley tells us why.
Black bear caught out in the cold in northwestern Ontario
During a winter when temperatures are dropping below – 40C, it’s not uncommon to want to hibernate until spring. It’s a handy and smart strategy utilized by several animals to avoid the cold. But several members of Eabametoong First Nation are braving the frigid weather to help one animal that does not appear to be hibernating this year. A black bear has been spotted wandering around the community, particularly near the garbage dump at night. With temperatures expected to feel like – 46C with the wind-chill (Wednesday night) in Eabametoong, several community members, including Mary Okeese and Clara Wabano, have taken it upon themselves to try and help the bear.
