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Strike possible for CUPE

Strike possible for CUPE

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), representing 55,000 education workers in Ontario's schools, requested a no-board report on Wednesday, potentially putting its members across the province in a legal strike position the first week of scho
Sudbury women 'run a muck' for a good cause

Sudbury women 'run a muck' for a good cause

About 500 women got down and dirty -- literally -- in Sudbury on Saturday, as the annual cancer research fundraiser took place on a glorious late summer day at the Adanac Ski Hill.
New Sudbury, new community festival

New Sudbury, new community festival

Community festivals — such as Capreol Days and Valley East Days — are well established in outlying areas of Greater Sudbury.
Butterfly magnet

Butterfly magnet

The mountainous slag piles at nickel miner Vale in Sudbury are becoming a favourite landing spot for one of nature’s most threatened species.
Plan will help people caring for ill family members, Liberal candidates say

Plan will help people caring for ill family members, Liberal candidates say

The Liberal Party of Canada has a new plan that will invest in economic security and growth for the middle class by giving Canadians greater access to benefits when caring for a seriously ill family member, local Liberal candidates say.
Sudbury cadet receives top honours

Sudbury cadet receives top honours

While many kids his age spend their summers working part-time jobs, hanging out with friends, or playing video games, 18-year-old Aidan Sheppard spends his summers in Ottawa at Connaught National Army Cadet Summer Training Camp.
Weekend looks wonderful, sunny, and warm

Weekend looks wonderful, sunny, and warm

Get out there and enjoy the weekend, the forecast looks beautiful. Saturday will be a mix of sun and cloud, but more importantly, there's no rain in the forecast. High 26. In the evening there will be a few clouds and a slight breeze in the evening.
Residential fire causes major damage

Residential fire causes major damage

Greater Sudbury Fire Services responded to a call of a residential fire this morning (Aug. 21) at 7:45 a.m. The fire at 2336 Desloges Rd. caused approximated $250,000 in damages and one person had to be evacuated from the home.
Fundraiser: Angels in Pink bustin' out

Fundraiser: Angels in Pink bustin' out

Angels in Pink founder Annette Cressy was out clothes shopping when inspiration struck for the latest fundraiser for her breast cancer charity.
Report: Permanent spring bear hunt an economic opportunity for Ont.

Report: Permanent spring bear hunt an economic opportunity for Ont.

A new report released by Northern Policy Institute recommends the provincial government reintroduce the spring bear hunt and allow U.S. hunters to participate on a trial basis.