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Video: This feline is no scaredy cat

Video: This feline is no scaredy cat

Lively resident Marsha Steinke and her dog Skipper got up close and personal with an overly curious bobcat. Steinke captured the confrontation on video while visiting friends on Tyson Lake on Feb. 12.
Rink of dreams in Sudbury

Rink of dreams in Sudbury

There's something about a backyard hockey rink that brings out the kid in every hockey enthusiast. Perhaps it's because most every hockey player in Canada has spent some time braving frozen fingers and toes to play the game they love.
After 15 years, LU changes food service provider

After 15 years, LU changes food service provider

Laurentian University’s board of governors has approved the awarding of a new five-year food services contract to Chartwells Canada, for a term commencing June 1 of this year.
City bus fares increasing March 1

City bus fares increasing March 1

Greater Sudbury Transit fares will increase March 1 by ten cents for most riders. In a news release, the city said the increase “will help maintain customer service, facilities and equipment.
Province invests $224 K to support four local businesses

Province invests $224 K to support four local businesses

The province will invest more than $224,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to support four projects in Sudbury.
Sagamok community concerned about safety after shooting

Sagamok community concerned about safety after shooting

While a suspect was arrested early Wednesday morning for a firearms-related incident in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, members of the small community remain concerned about their safety.
'He did us proud': Panda the dog competes in Westminster finals

'He did us proud': Panda the dog competes in Westminster finals

A two-and-a-half-year-old shih tzu bred in Sudbury competed in the Best in Show competition at the Westminster Dog Show in New York City Tuesday night.
Cuba the focus of 2016 World Day of Prayer

Cuba the focus of 2016 World Day of Prayer

On March 4, Christians in more than 170 countries and in 2,000 communities across Canada gather to learn about and pray for Cuba during the World Day of Prayer. Locally, a World Day of Prayer service is being held starting at 1 p.m. March 4 at St.
Building a home for PET scanner could cost HSN about $1.5M

Building a home for PET scanner could cost HSN about $1.5M

Health Sciences North would need to invest around $1.5 million to build a space that could safely house a positron emission tomography (PET) scanner, says the hospital's vice-president of regional cancer services and medical imaging.
Northern Catholics' new bishop is a Sudburian

Northern Catholics' new bishop is a Sudburian

A Sudbury-born Roman Catholic priest said he's looking forward to taking on the challenge of leading the church in the northern dioceses of Hearst and Moosonee, which geographically cover half of Ontario.