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The Homelessness Network of Sudbury has announced an extreme cold weather alert for the next 24 hours. The program is funded by Greater Sudbury to protect those who are most vulnerable to intensely cold weather conditions.

Are you considering registering your child at St. David Catholic Elementary School? You'll have your chance at an event 6 p.m. Jan. 21. Parents can also call and book an appointment to register.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation will begin its annual Hearth Month canvassing campaign in Sudbury and North Bay in February 2016.

While it is several years behind some American states, Ontario became the first Canadian province to allow automated vehicles on its roads on Jan. 1, 2016.

After a three-cent drop yesterday, most gas stations in Sudbury are charging 99.6, according to GasBuddy.com . The cheapest gas in town is 97.9 at Independent at the Pumps on Lorne. The city's most expensive gas is 102.

The cold weather will be sticking around for at least another day as Thursday's high is just -10. On the bright side, it will be mainly sunny for the morning with some increasing cloudiness late in the afternoon.

The city is receiving $2.7 million less grant money from the province this year than it did in 2015, as part of the Liberal government's plan to cut $25 million a year from its budget for all municipalities.

If you're a Cambrian College alumnus or alumna, it's time to get your skates on. The college is inviting its alumni and their family members and friends, as well as current students, to connect on the ice.

Antibiotic resistance is an ongoing concern at Health Sciences North, says the hospital's chief of medical staff. On Dec.

The Bucket List Dream Raffle Draw winners were picked Jan. 7.