Good morning, Sudbury.
Here's six stories to start your day.
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.
Halloween candy: The good, the bad, and the ugly:
Trick-or-treaters will be out and about on Oct. 31, collecting a cache of candies as they go door to door. Check back with Sudbury.com to find out which candies are the worst for your teeth.
ICYMI: Proposed 3.8% police budget hike is mostly wages:
Greater Sudbury Police are seeking a budget increase next year of 3.8 per cent, followed by 3.9 per cent in 2018 and 3.5 per cent in 2019. Read Sudbury.com reporter Darren MacDonald's story here.
Kids Caring for Kids: Lockerby students canvassing Wednesday night:
A long-standing tradition of caring will continue on Wednesday, Oct. 26, when the students and staff of Lockerby Composite School canvass the city and surrounding communities from 6-9 p.m. Read the full story here.
Sudbury Hydro starts tree trimming this week:
Greater Sudbury Hydro contractors are beginning annual tree trimming this week, starting south of Countryside Arena and along Long Lake Road toward Sunnyside Road. Check back with Sudbury.com for information on when GSH will be in your neighbourhood.
ICYMI: Jail time and fines for two Atlas Copco fraudsters:
Two men found guilty in Sudbury's largest fraud case were sentenced to 6.5 years, and five years jail time respectively, for defrauding the mining supply company Atlas Copco of more than $22 million over several years. Read Sudbury.com reporter Jonathan Migneault's story here.
Wednesday weather:
Don't expect much change from yesterday. Mix of sun and cloud Wednesday with a high of just 3.
For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
Expect delays on Skead Road starting Thursday:
Paving operations will see lane reductions on Skead Road, Oct. 27 to Nov. 4. Work will be done from 7 a.m. to 7. p.m. Drivers are encouraged to plan for traffic delays.
