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Lack of knowledge about radon can be deadly

Lack of knowledge about radon can be deadly

The gas is radioactive, and is responsible for 847 lung cancer deaths in Ontario each year, about 14 per cent of all fatalities related to the disease. Radon is formed when uranium in the ground breaks down.
Something fishy going on at Junction Creek this weekend

Something fishy going on at Junction Creek this weekend

There is something fishy going on with the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee, and they want you to know about it. It's the seventh annual Junction Creek Festival May 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Twin Forks Playground on Gary Avenue.
Cover your plants, the frost is coming!

Cover your plants, the frost is coming!

Tonight, there is a 60-per-cent change of showers in the evening. The low will be -2, with frost. The clouds start to part Friday morning, but will come back late in the afternoon.
Sudbury, N. Ont. well represented on annual worst roads list

Sudbury, N. Ont. well represented on annual worst roads list

"This year's top two roads, Algonquin Boulevard West and East, received the highest number of votes in the history of the campaign," Hlusko said in the release "In many cases, the northern connecting link of which these roads are a part is the major
Feds commit $150M to national infrastructure program

Feds commit $150M to national infrastructure program

FedNor Minister Greg Rickford announced the launch of the new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program on Thursday.
These cadets know a thing or two about marching (4 photos)

These cadets know a thing or two about marching (4 photos)

But to get there, members of the 2912 Army Cadet Corps, 2915 Army Cadet Corps (Naughton), 200 Air Cadet Squadron (Sudbury), Sea Cadet Corps Admiral Mount Batten (Sudbury) and Seat Cadet Corps Hero (Espanola) had to earn it.
Gatchell pool temporarily closed for repairs

Gatchell pool temporarily closed for repairs

Gatchell pool has been closed as a result of a water heater failure. The pool is expected to re-open by the end of next week once the new boiler has been installed. For more information please contact 311.
Former Supreme Court justice to share advice on Aboriginal relations

Former Supreme Court justice to share advice on Aboriginal relations

Former Supreme Court Justice Frank Iacobucci will be in Sudbury on May 26 to share his observations on how Canada can improve its relationship with First Nations communities.
LU looking for new options for its Barrie students

LU looking for new options for its Barrie students

Losing out on a full university campus in Barrie was a huge disappointment for Laurentian University, says its chief of staff.
Trading refreshments for Nepal earthquake relief

Trading refreshments for Nepal earthquake relief

The Sudbury Multicultural Association is helping to raise funds for the people of Nepal, who are still suffering after a devastating earthquake.