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Gone fishing – fish license-free during Family Fishing Week

Gone fishing – fish license-free during Family Fishing Week

Ontarians can fish without buying a licence during Family Fishing Week from July 4-12. People of all ages can enjoy one of Canada's favourite outdoor activities in a fun and affordable way.
The ultimate list: Where do I bring my hazardous waste?

The ultimate list: Where do I bring my hazardous waste?

Certain wastes should never be thrown away in the garbage or poured down the drain. One gallon of motor oil, for example, can contaminate one million gallons of water.
Canada Day: Busing, parking and road closures — Oh, my!

Canada Day: Busing, parking and road closures — Oh, my!

The Greater Sudbury Police Service wants everyone to have a happy Canada Day on Wednesday and they’re reminding folks they will be out on patrol during July 1 festivities across the city.
Rain rain go away, come again tomorrow

Rain rain go away, come again tomorrow

Cloudy tonight with a 70 per cent chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening but clearing overnight. Wind becoming southwest at 20 km/h. Low of 13 tonight.
Genius camp: Prestigious program selects local youth

Genius camp: Prestigious program selects local youth

Sudbury's Justin Michaud will spend the month of July at McMaster University participating in SHAD, a prestigious science, technology, engineering and math summer program for youth.
Weather alert: Lightning strike warning

Weather alert: Lightning strike warning

Lightning strikes have been detected in the area. The first strike occurred at approximately 02:15 p.m. with the most recent strike at 03:27 p.m. In total there have been 75 strikes since start of activity. On social media, NorthernLife.
So this Penguin rolls into a mine in Chile ...

So this Penguin rolls into a mine in Chile ...

The headline might sound like the start of a joke, but it's actually a pretty big deal. Penguin Automated Systems Inc. has shipped the world’s first hangup assessment and removal robotic system to Codelco’s Andina Mine in Chile.
Did you know you can borrow a radar gun from the city?

Did you know you can borrow a radar gun from the city?

It may be one of the best kept secrets in town. Any Sudbury resident concerned about speeding on their street can borrow equipment from the city to measure and track the speed of traffic on their street.
What's a LHIN and what does it do?

What's a LHIN and what does it do?

For Health Sciences North to submit its capital funding proposal for its standalone NEO Kids centre – a 44,000 square-foot building for outpatient pediatric care – to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care it needs the approval of the North East L
Canada Day: Garbage pickup the same, libraries closed

Canada Day: Garbage pickup the same, libraries closed

The City of Greater Sudbury has released the following municipal service schedule for Wednesday, July 1: -Tom Davies Square will be closed. -Citizen Service Centres and libraries will close.