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Seniors to ride buses free on Mondays

Seniors to ride buses free on Mondays

City councillors have approved a six-month pilot project that will give seniors free rides on Sudbury Transit all day every Monday.
Taylum's progress basis for new SickKids campaign

Taylum's progress basis for new SickKids campaign

Shortly after two-year-old Taylum Lamoureux returned home to Chelmsford, after spending most of his life in Toronto's Ronald McDonald House with his mom Desirée, a film crew with the SickKids Foundation caught up with his story.
Want a peek at the Apollo landing site?

Want a peek at the Apollo landing site?

Laurentian University has an interesting event happening at its observatory Nov. 18 and 19. The public is invited to join in as staff try to zoom in on the Apollo landing site on the moon. They'll also be checking out other features of the moon.
Some hard years for outgoing bishop, but no regrets

Some hard years for outgoing bishop, but no regrets

Leading the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie for nearly 29 years has had its ups and downs, but Jean-Louis Plouffe said it's been mostly a wonderful experience.
Program helps seniors stay on their feet

Program helps seniors stay on their feet

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations for older adults, and the North East Local Health Integration Network hopes its Stay on Your Feet program can help curb the numbers in northeastern Ontario.
Hazardous holiday lights being recalled

Hazardous holiday lights being recalled

Health Canada is warning consumers of defects with some seasonal lights that may pose potential safety risks to consumers.
'I'm here to tell you we did it': P6M a success

'I'm here to tell you we did it': P6M a success

A gruelling, months-long process to save the city $6 million came to a successful conclusion Tuesday night, as city council approved the final measures to pay for the 2015 tax freeze. The majority of the savings – $3.
Sturgeon Falls gas about nine cents cheaper than Sudbury's

Sturgeon Falls gas about nine cents cheaper than Sudbury's

Gas prices in Greater Sudbury have remained about the same for about a week now. Most gas stations are charging about 106.6, according to GasBuddy.com . The cheapest gas in town is 104.
Mild and rainy Wednesday in store

Mild and rainy Wednesday in store

It will be a mild Wednesday but there are showers in the forecast throughout the day. Cloudy in the morning with rain beginning in the afternoon and wind gusting up to 50 km/h. High 11.
Moose hunters are following the rules

Moose hunters are following the rules

Most hunters inspected during the opening week of the gun season for moose in the Northeast Region were obeying Ontario’s hunting regulations.