Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
Volunteer firefighters leave contract talks with the city:
Volunteer firefighters say they have walked away from the bargaining table a day after Greater Sudbury released some details of a plan that would overhaul the city's fire services. The plan would greatly reduce the number of volunteer firefighters in the city, and would increase the number of career firefighters by 58. Currently, there are 108, while the volunteer force is supposed to be 350, although the city hasn't been able to recruit the full complement. The plan would also reduce the number of fire stations from 24 to 15, and would cost about $6 million more a year, compared to about $4 million if the status quo is maintained. Read the full story here.
Well the girls are out to bingo...
The 12th annual Sudbury Saturday Night hits the Sudbury Arena on Feb. 25 when the Wolves take on the Mississauga Steelheads at 7 p.m. This fun night of hockey, friends, and family is presented by Vale and has been an ongoing tradition in the community for years. A number of Vale employees will be on hand and will 'think no more of Inco' when they take in the fun and festivities of the evening. Find out more right here.
Coldest Night of the Year walk tonight:
The Samaritan Centre will host the Coldest Night of the Year walk on Feb. 25 starting with opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. The walk begins shortly after at 5:15 p.m. at the Rainbow Centre food court and will finish at 6 p.m. Registration opens at 3 p.m. for those interested in walking in support of Sudbury's homeless community. A meal will be served at 6 p.m. to all walkers.
Haircuts for cancer in Val Caron:
Three ladies will have their locks chopped off for cancer on Saturday morning at Mirage Salon in Val Caron. Diane Davis, Chloe Davis, and Josée Rochette will take to the barber's chair at 11 a.m. Check back with Sudbury.com for photos and a follow up later today.
Northern Ontario ladies set their sights on Scotties gold:
Krista McCarville and her rink from Thunder Bay will take their next step towards making a return trip to the Scotties final. McCarville's Northern Ontario rink plays against reigning Scotties champ Chelsey Carey today at 2:30 p.m. to try to earn a semi-final berth. McCarville and co. knocked off Carey in round robin play by a score of 8-4. Sudbury.com will bring you an update from Saturday's match.
Wrestlers rumble in Chelmsford this weekend:
Rock Solid Wrestling returns to the Nickel City on Feb. 25, as a group of grappling combatants will square off at Chelmsford Valley District Composite School on Saturday night. Sudbury's own Mark Tornado is on the bill to scrap on Saturday, along with other pros Tyler Tirva, "Playboy" John Atlas, Cody Deaner, Andrew "Daddy" Davis, Jake O'Reilly, Ben Ortmanns, and Nortorious T.I.D. The "Rumble in Rayside" promises to get your adrenaline pumping and treat you to a night of non-stop action. be sure to check back with Sudbury.com for photos from the event.
Weekend weather:
Damp weekend ahead with rain in the forecast for Saturday with a high of around 5. Cooling off on Sunday to a low of near -4 with a 60 per cent chance of snow. For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
