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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.

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

It was an emotional day that marked a major milestone for the graduates, who shared many hugs and smiles with classmates, faculty, friends, family, and guests.

Maison Vale Hospice is offering free 30-hour palliative care training for those interested in volunteering directly with residents and/or community clients.

Health Sciences North and the Sudbury and District Health Unit remind parents to make sure their children's vaccinations are up-to-date.

Greater Sudbury's gas prices have dropped over the past day. The lowest gas price is 112.9 at Independent at the Pumps on Lorne Street, and the highest gas price is 116.9 at the Byrnes gas station in Azilda, according to GasBuddy.com .

The sunshine is slowly trying to make its way back to Sudbury heading into the weekend. Friday there will be a mix of sun and cloud and a 30 per cent chance of showers early in the morning. High 19.

Isaura Stewart of Sudbury is celebrating after winning $100,000 with ENCORE (Aug. 14, Lotto Max draw). “Happy wife, happy life and I am very happy,” said Stewart while at the OLG Prize Centre where she picked up her prize money.

The ServiceOntario centre in Lively made a move to a new location on Aug. 17. The new, larger centre is located at 140 Regional Rd. 24 Unit 1, and has an expanded waiting area and is fully accessible.

The chair of the Rainbow District School Board said she and other trustees are “very happy” a tentative agreement has been reached with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF).