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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.
Traffic update: Bodson Drive closed for two weeks

Traffic update: Bodson Drive closed for two weeks

Photo: traffic sign Cutline: Culvert replacement will close Bodson Drive at Notre Dame Avenue and at Hydro Road for approximately two weeks starting Monday, Aug, 24. Eastbound traffic will detour onto Notre Dame Avenue and Guénette Road.
Swimming advisory at Whitewater Lake Park beach

Swimming advisory at Whitewater Lake Park beach

The Sudbury & District Health Unit has posted signs at the Whitewater Lake Park beach advising against swimming at this time.
Ontario gives $34K to Sudbury centre that helps victims of violence

Ontario gives $34K to Sudbury centre that helps victims of violence

The province is providing $34,200 in new funding for the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Sudbury MPP Glenn Thibeault announced Friday.
Chamber of commerce concerned about Hydro One sale

Chamber of commerce concerned about Hydro One sale

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce has joined a province-wide coalition of 36 Ontario chambers of commerce and boards of trade calling on the province to provide factual evidence that electricity prices will not increase as a result of the gover
First Nation pilots heavy equipment operator program

First Nation pilots heavy equipment operator program

A heavy equipment training program piloted by Atikameksheng Anishnawbek (also known as Whitefish Lake First Nation) graduates its first class today.
Health officials cautious about positive e-cigarettes study

Health officials cautious about positive e-cigarettes study

A British study released this week that concluded e-cigarettes are 95 per cent less harmful than tobacco products is music to the ears of people who sell the product in Sudbury.
Sacré-Coeur student receives scholarship worth $38K

Sacré-Coeur student receives scholarship worth $38K

Grade 11 École secondaire du Sacré-Coeur student Quade Howald is among 30 students in Canada who received the 2015 CIBC Youthvision Scholarship.