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Bad news for Sudbury drivers — gas prices at most local stations jumped about four cents per litre over the past day. Most gas stations are now charging 114.9, according to GasBuddy.com .

More sun and cloud mix for Wednesday with a 40 per cent chance of rain in the forecast. It may rain but it will still be a warm one with a high of 27.

The City of Greater Sudbury sent out a reminder today about the municipal service schedule for the Labour Day holiday on Monday. Please note: • Tom Davies Square will be closed. • Citizen Service Centres and libraries will be closed.

For the third year, the Northern Centre for Advanced Technology's (NORCAT) will start its Entrepreneurship 101 program in the fall, which aims to help people who want to start their own businesses.

Cambrian Ford recently kicked off its annual campaign for United Way Sudbury and Nipissing Districts. The campaign was launched Aug. 26 with a barbecue for employees. Dianne Craig, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd.

Downtown Sudbury has released a map of road closures due to Downtown Sudbury Ribfest , which takes place Sept. 4-6. If you'd rather not print it out, the following road closures will take place: Elgin Street (full closure) – 6 a.m. Sept. 3 to 3 a.m.

Elgin Street will be closed in preparation for paving and concrete work between Beech Street and Ste. Anne Road starting at 7 a.m. on Sept. 2 until 7 p.m. on Sept. 4. Flag persons will be present.

"It was extremely loud," Swain said, of the blasts. “I was just really upset they couldn't put her down right away, that she was suffering for a little while, until they shot the last two times. I just wish there was a faster-acting tranquilizer.

Using state-of-the art design and technology, an all-season greenhouse is now bearing fruit and vegetables, including cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers, in Espanola.

Updated: 5:45 p.m : Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, NorthernLife.ca will not be streaming Prime Minister Stephhen Harper's speech in Sault Ste. Marie this evening. NorthernLife.ca's media partner in Sault Ste. Marie, SooToday.