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Poor access to food means poor health: researcher

Poor access to food means poor health: researcher

People who experience food insecurity are more likely to be diagnosed with a variety of chronic conditions, and have difficulty managing those conditions, says a Toronto-based researcher.
Bronze beauty – Stompin' Tom statue unveiled (4 photos)

Bronze beauty – Stompin' Tom statue unveiled (4 photos)

His music resonates throughout Canada and now his likeness has been immortalized in Sudbury in the form of a bronze statue.
Blooming wonderful: Flowers at The Market this weekend

Blooming wonderful: Flowers at The Market this weekend

This week’s featured product at The Market: fresh flowers! Located next to the CP/Via Rail Station at 233 Elgin St. in downtown Sudbury, The Market is open every weekend rain or shine, on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Sundays from 10 a.m.
A roof over your head – make sure it's a good one

A roof over your head – make sure it's a good one

After a harsh winter and wet spring, many Ontarians may be considering replacing their roofs.
Industry: Feds wrong to apply anti-corruption rules to FNs

Industry: Feds wrong to apply anti-corruption rules to FNs

A new transparency act for the mining industry may go too far when it comes to First Nations, says the Mining Association of Canada.
Finding an affordable food solution be found for remote reserves

Finding an affordable food solution be found for remote reserves

There’s a will, but is there a way? First Nations and northwestern Ontario municipal leaders are diving into the details this summer on how to tackle the exorbitant costs of delivering food and consumer goods to remote fly-in reserves.
Blue-green algae in Red Deer Lake

Blue-green algae in Red Deer Lake

The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change has advised the Sudbury and District Health Unit (SDHU) that results from samples taken June 30, 2015, from Red Deer Lake are positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).
Here’s the schedule for the free Bell Park Concert Series

Here’s the schedule for the free Bell Park Concert Series

What’s better than an outdoor concert on the shores of Ramsey Lake? How about a free outdoor concert on the shores of Ramsey Lake? Or, even better, a whole summer of free concerts on the shores of Ramsey Lake? Well, the 2015 Peter Schneider Concert S
Hot weather's finally here: High of 28 on Sunday

Hot weather's finally here: High of 28 on Sunday

Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a 40 per cent chance of showers. Wind southwest 20 km/h becoming light this evening. Low 14. Saturday there will be a mix of sun and cloud with a 30 per cent chance of showers. High of 23.
Traffic update: road repairs and lane closures

Traffic update: road repairs and lane closures

MR 80: Crack sealing on MR 80 between Hubert Street and Valleyview Road in Val Caron will begin at 12 p.m. on Monday, July 6 to Saturday, July 11. Work will close one lane of traffic at a time and will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.