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Greater Sudbury single-detached housing starts rose for the sixth straight year according to data released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). There were 384 single family homes started in 2005, up 2.7 percent from the year before.

A man who helped enrich the lives of thousands of students over a 36-year teaching career died Jan. 6. Fred W.

Adanac Ski Hill was up and running during the Christmas holidays for the first time since 2003, as residents were eager to take to the slopes.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN [email protected] One hundred years ago, doctors didn't know why some elderly people lost their memory and became "senile." They thought it was just an ordinary part of aging. But in 1906, Dr.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.