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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.

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.

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.

February is Heart Health Month in Canada. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of mortality in Canada.

Residents are reminded that there will be a public session on Feb. 18 to view and comment on three concepts for the Tom Davies Square courtyard redesign. These concepts are based on ideas collected during the public input period in January 2016.

Gas prices in Greater Sudbury are a mixed bag today, with prices at some stations having jumped six cents per litre, while others remain at or under the 90 cent mark. Most gas stations in town are currently charging 96.9, according to GasBuddy.com .

The cold weather is coming back on Wednesday. Clear skies in the morning, but the high will only get up to -11.

David Buley has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Joan Mantle Music Trust Community Award for his contribution to music and education.

Rainbow District Animal Control and Shelter Services owner Richard Paquette is looking to the citizens of Greater Sudbury to reverse council's decision to bring animal control enforcement in house. The decision rendered by council on Feb.

If you need some help preparing your income tax, United Way Sudbury and Nipissing Districts is waiting for you. The organization’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program begins March 1 through to April 22 at the United Way office, 105 Elm St.