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Construction due to overnight water main work will result in traffic delays on Bancroft Drive, between Birmingham Drive and Nottingham Avenue. Work is expected to be complete by late this evening.

Legend Boats in Whitefish has been named one of the top 100 dealers in North America by trade publication "Boating Industry".

The Canadian Mental Health Association ’s (CMHA) Extended Hours Pilot Project comes to an end Nov. 27. The pilot has been in effect since Sept. 7. It offers extended operational hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until 8 p.m.

The City of Greater Sudbury will introduce and welcome its new auditor general, Ron Foster, at a media event in the mayor's office Monday afternoon. Foster was hired in September following a comprehensive nationwide search.

A new arena, art gallery, main library – even a light rail transit system – are among the potential big projects that will get a public hearing Friday at an all-day session at city hall.

Updated: Nov. 26, 3:55 p.m. Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Sudbury this evening. A band of freezing rain and ice pellets will develop as temperatures drop behind a cold front this evening.

Most gas stations in town are still charging 103.6, according to GasBuddy.com . Sudbury's lowest gas price is 101.9, at Independent at the Pumps on Lorne. The city's most expensive gas, at 103.

It's another mild day ahead for Thursday with periods of rain expected. Anywhere between 5 to 10 mm will fall during the day. Temperature steady near 7. Rain is expected to change to freezing rain overnight as temperatures dip below zero.

In preparation for the coming winter, the overnight parking by-law will take effect starting Dec. 1, through to March 31.

The long, tortuous process of bringing a full-fledged casino has finally moved forward, with word from the Ontario Lottery Corporation that it's moving closer to picking a winning bidder.