Local News

As of June 7, there were no active forest fires in the Sudbury region. The region is experiencing a low to high hazard, with the greatest hazard being observed between Huntsville and Toronto, as well as in the far north of the province.

Members of the Sudbury chapter of the Canadian Association of Retired Persons continue to be active in the community through volunteerism and regular physical activity, according to a recent survey of members.

Housing starts in Greater Sudbury dipped from 245 in April to 184 in May. Stats provided by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) show that Greater Sudbury is moving in the opposite direction of the provincial average.

Next fall, Ontario's teachers may engage in work-to-rule, followed by one-day rotating strikes.

Barring a late settlement agreement, a Sudbury junior miner appears headed to court to lock horns with the provincial government this fall in a case that might have ramifications on the Ontario Mining Act. An Oct.

The drinking water advisory issued for Foleyet on June 7 has now been lifted. The Sudbury and District Health Unit announced this afternoon that the water has been tested and is safe for use.

A fire on Red Deer Lake Road North yesterday afternoon caused about $150,000 in damage, according to a press release from Greater Sudbury Fire Services. Firefighters were called out to the home at around 2:45 p.m.

Eighteen-year-old David Gagnon is about to graduate from École secondaire Macdonald-Cartier. He looks like a healthy young man. But looks can be deceiving. Gagnon lives with a hidden disease.

Monday will be mainly cloudy. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 19. Monday night will have cloudy periods with a 40 percent chance of showers. Low 11.

Camp Quality Northern Ontario, a week-long summer camp for children with cancer and their siblings that runs July 11-17, is in need of volunteers.