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Michael Bellmore was acclaimed as board chair of the Sudbury Catholic District School Board Dec. 1. Ray Desjardins was acclaimed as the board's vice-chair. Bellmore, previously the board's vice-chair, replaces Jody Cameron as chair.

The holiday season has arrived, and with it so too has the rush of shoppers to stores to grab all of the gifts that need to be crossed of the Christmas lists.

Greater Sudbury is headed for a small budget surplus, in part thanks to money saved during the P6M initiative.

The ref has once again made his call. And he wants you to get onside. “Blow the Whistle for Kids Care” campaign is back for a third year. Eric Caetano, a teacher and hockey referee in Greater Sudbury spearheaded the campaign in 2013.

Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré has been tapped to serve as the federal Liberal’s Northern Ontario caucus. The caucus met for the first time on Dec. 1 in Ottawa. As chair, Serré will oversee the weekly meetings held by the group of seven Liberal MPs.

Excavation work has closed the east side lane on Durham Street downtown, at the Beech Street intersection. Repairs are expected to be complete by this evening.

With low commodity prices and the mining sector in a slump, it's more important than ever for the provincial and federal governments to make infrastructure investments in Northern Ontario that would benefit the industry, says the Ontario Chamber of C

Lower-than-expected water consumption and a surge in watermain breaks has the city's water and sewer department dealing with a $2-million budget hole, the city's finance and administration department will hear next week.

Greater Sudbury is considering backing a warranty plan for homeowners that would offer protection when water and sewer lines on their property have to be repaired.

The Infant Food Bank launched its seventh annual All I Need for Christmas campaign to collect funds and goods for families, and their infant children, throughout December.