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Road Report: Paving on Regent, Algonquin

Road Report: Paving on Regent, Algonquin

Paving in the intersection of Regent Street and Algonquin Road will take place Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29 from 5:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. both days. Paving will begin in the southbound lanes first.
Fight cancer with your scrap metal on Saturday

Fight cancer with your scrap metal on Saturday

The Scrap Cancer campaign resumes this weekend, inviting people to donate scrap metal and electronics Saturday to help raise funds for the Northern Cancer Foundation. Ramakko’s Source for Adventure, located at 2345 Regent St.
Is the city getting value for money on roads contracts?

Is the city getting value for money on roads contracts?

“I've been told there are still some outstanding issues on projects that are more than two years old, where there shouldn't be, and that these contractors are still doing work for the city,” Cormier said.
Rainbow board scrambling to compress school year

Rainbow board scrambling to compress school year

While the OSSTF said it will strike again June 10 — when it's legally allowed to do so — the province is looking to pass back-to-work legislation for the boards this week, making another strike this term unlikely.
OSSTF says it will strike again in two weeks

OSSTF says it will strike again in two weeks

The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) may have ordered English public high school teachers in the Sudbury, Durham and Peel regions back to class today, but their union said they'll be back out on the picket lines June 10.
Ward 12 request sees councillors spar over HCI funds

Ward 12 request sees councillors spar over HCI funds

Efforts by Greater Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger to change the city's ward fund system before any city councillor spends the money drew some criticism Tuesday night. At issue was a request from Ward 12 Coun.
Second-hand bras help fight the sex trade

Second-hand bras help fight the sex trade

If you have gently used bras that you can part with, House of Bras on Lasalle Boulevard in New Sudbury wants them.
Funeral for 105.3's Rich Griffin is May 28

Funeral for 105.3's Rich Griffin is May 28

The funeral information has been announced for KISS 105.3 radio host Rich Griffin, who passed away due to an aneurysm over the weekend. A visitation takes place from 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.
Provincial negotiator short on Ring of Fire details

Provincial negotiator short on Ring of Fire details

The province's lead negotiator on resource developments in the Ring of Fire was short on details when it came to recent results from those talks.
OSSTF prez: Labour board ruling 'disheartening'

OSSTF prez: Labour board ruling 'disheartening'

The union was also on strike in the Peel and Durham regions until yesterday's ruling declared them illegal.