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Here's what's happening around Greater Sudbury today
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Two people facing charges for abusing a dog have had their criminal charges withdrawn and will instead have their cases heard in provincial offences court next month.

Good morning, Greater Sudbury. 

Here are some stories to start your day.

Criminal charges withdrawn in dog-beating case:

Two people facing charges for abusing a dog have had their criminal charges withdrawn and will instead have their cases heard in provincial offences court next month. Chelcea Martin, 18, and Cody Morin-Bond, 20, were charged after a video emerged online in June showing a dog named Chico being forced to eat his own feces and repeatedly punched and kicked.  Morin-Bond was in court Tuesday, while Martin was represented by a court-appointed lawyer. The pup, Chico, has since been adopted along with another dog in the home. The pair will have their case heard Dec. 4 at Tom Davies Square. Provincial offences cases rarely end up with jail sentences, with a fine the most common result of a conviction. 

PET scanner not being delayed until 2019: Thibeault:

Recent reports that it could be as late as 2019 before Sudbury has a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner have caused a stir among local NDP representatives. during question period on Nov. 21, Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas demanded to know why the Ontario Liberals "continue to let down the people of Sudbury by dragging out the wait for a promised PET scanner." On Tuesday, Energy Minister and Sudbury MPP Glenn Thibeault said they are on track to have the RFP prepared before the end of the fiscal year (March 31, 2018) and that construction should start soon after. "From my point of view, I've been working with the ministry (of health) and when I heard from the Bruno family that they were concerned about this as well, I go right back to the minister who says everything is on track according to the letter that he wrote to the hospital," said Thibeault. "They've already expedited many of the processes to get the project underway and HSN also has to review their submissions as promptly as possible to get in alignment with the schedule. I know everyone is working all hands on deck to get this done as quickly as possible and I'm going to continue to push to get this approval for the final stage to put the RFP out because that's really where we're at." Full story can be found here.

New artistic director: STC has 'good chance of turning this completely around':

John McHenry isn't exactly taking the reins as artistic director at Sudbury Theatre Centre at an easy time. STC has struggled recently with well-publicized financial problems. Last spring, Scott Florence, STC's former general manager, and Caleb Marshall, its former artistic director, announced they were leaving the company. McHenry, who starts his new job Jan. 1, in the middle of STC's current season, said he looks forward to helping the theatre company “get out of the mess they're in.” Read more here.

Police provide update on last sighting of missing man Tyler Haney:

Greater Sudbury Police say they've received new information that Tyler Haney was seen in the area of Amberdale Court shortly after 12 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017.  Police issued a missing person's report for Haney more than a week ago, on Nov. 13. They previously said he was last seen in the evening of Nov. 8 in the New Sudbury area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Greater Sudbury Police at 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers at 705-222-TIPS, online at www.sudburycrimestoppers.com or by texting TIPSUD and the information to CRIMES (274637). 

Provincial compensation for missed classes 'too little,' says Cambrian nursing student:

After five weeks of uncertainty, 500,000 students can finally breathe a sigh of relief. College classes will resume once again on Nov. 21. But for one Elliot Lake resident, that's five weeks too long. Studying nursing at Cambrian College, Jamie Portelance said she's happy to finally go back to her dorm and resume studies, but is upset that it took five weeks to get back to class. "This isn't right for the many students who were left with unanswered questions," she said. "I came home because sitting in my dorm in Sudbury was stressing me out with not knowing about my education." Having paid in full for her tuition and her residence in Sudbury, Portelance said students should be getting money back for time missed from school. Read more on this story here.

St. Charles food drive, woman who supports human trafficking victims to receive YMCA Peace Medal this week:

The YMCA Peace Medal is presented annually to those who, without any special resources, have demonstrated a commitment to the values of peace. They do so through contributions made within their local, national or global community. On Thursday, Cristina Scarpellini and the St. Charles College Food Drive will be presented with the YMCA Peace Medal at the Sudbury YMCA. Scarpellini has inspired others for her work providing victims of human trafficking, addictions and mental health with round-the-clock support, compassion and providing them with an opportunity for recovery.  She and her team, the Angels of Hope, is a group of dedicated volunteers who have been giving members of our community support and compassion since 2015. The St. Charles College Food Drive is being recognized for coordinating a generous donation of two school buses filled with food for the Sudbury Food Bank. 

Wednesday weather:

Mainly cloudy today with chances of a few flurries. Wednesday's daytime high will hold steady around -4. Cloudy skies overhead this evening with a 40 per cent chance of flurries and a low of -3. For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.


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