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Hwy. 69 N partially closed for five weeks

Bell Canada is relocating its utility poles as part of a road reconstruction project to four-lane Highway 69 North. Work will close portions of the southbound curb lane of the road, between Main St. and Valleyview Rd., starting Jan.

Local candidates square off in election debates

There are still plenty of chances to find out about local federal election candidates in the Sudbury and Nickel Belt ridings before ballots are cast on Jan. 23. On Jan.

Kochar laid to rest

BY KEITH LACEY [email protected] Through a funeral ceremony with endless tears and immense sadness, Daphne Kochar was remembered by family and friends for her unforgettable laugh, kindness and dedication to her family and community.

Election signs campaign issue for local candidates

Federal Progressive Canadian candidate Stephen Butcher has complained about his election signs being stolen.

Hunters find human remains

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating human remains found by hunters Tuesday in a wooded area approximately 23 km south of Sudbury. The Greater Sudbury Police Service has provided the OPP's lead investigator, Insp.

Serviss meets with local businesses

Sudbury's Conservative candidate, Kevin Serviss, met with local business people at the Howard Johnson Hotel Wednesday to discuss Sudbury's economic status and future.

Bartolucci gives early gift

BY JASON THOMPSON [email protected] It was a busy day for Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci Monday, hosting two separate press conferences and doling out more than $1.8 million.

Former Conservative runs with different party

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN [email protected] The man who ran for the Conservatives in Sudbury in the last election has signed up as a candidate for the Progressive Canadian Party.

Former Conservative runs with different party

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN [email protected] The man who ran for the Conservatives in Sudbury in the last election has signed up as a candidate for the Progressive Canadian Party.

Conference Board bullish on Sudbury

Ontario cities will post their second consecutive year of modest growth in 2006, according to the Conference Board's Metropolitan Outlook - Winter 2006. "The manufacturing sectors in most of Ontario's cities faced a difficult year in 2005.