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Greater Sudbury's jobless rate increased again last month, rising to 7.4 per cent, up 0.1 per cent compared to September. Since January, when it was 5.9 per cent, Greater Sudbury's unemployment rate has increased by 1.5 per cent.

Nearly 40 pedestrians have been struck by vehicles in Greater Sudbury this year. This is just one sobering fact from a report issued this morning by the Greater Sudbury Police Service.

High winds that started this morning across south western and central Ontario are causing power outages across Hydro One's distribution system, the utility is saying this morning.

Ontario’s struggling economy needs the support of the federal government — that’s the message the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce have teamed up to push.

With the weather expected to get colder this weekend, preparations have started for the 2015-2016 winter season. City crews and equipment were ready for active winter services as of Nov.

If the controversial privatization of Hydro One results in increased hydro prices, it could spell trouble for the province's mining sector, says the Ontario Mining Association.

Local gas prices are down about a cent today after a large spike earlier this week. Most gas stations in town are now charging 105.6, according to GasBuddy.com . The cheapest gas in town, at 103.

The sun was nice while it lasted, but showers are in the forecast for Friday morning, ending near noon then cloudy with 40 per cent chance of showers. Risk of thunderstorms early in the morning. About 15 mm of rain.

More than 200 cancer care professionals from across Northeastern Ontario are expected to attend Health Sciences North's bi-annual Regional Oncology Conference Friday.

Remembrance Day is next Wednesday Nov. 11, but there will be ceremonies held in advance of that day, at locations around Greater Sudbury. Here is your list of where and when the ceremonies will be taking place. Saturday Nov.