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Thibeault formally announces he's running for the Liberals

Thibeault formally announces he's running for the Liberals

The need for this byelection was sudden and unexpected, and I have come to the decision to move to provincial politics after much reflection and discussion with those people close to me.
Report: Glenn Thibeault to run for Liberals in Sudbury

Report: Glenn Thibeault to run for Liberals in Sudbury

Sudbury NDP MP Glenn Thibeault is leaving the federal NDP to run for the Ontario Liberal party in Sudbury, according to a report today in the Toronto Star. Thibeault is expected to make a formal announcement this morning.
Opposition calls for investigation into Olivier allegations

Opposition calls for investigation into Olivier allegations

“What we did say, what I did say and others in the team said to Andrew, is that we hope you stay involved, we hope there are ways that you might stay involved,” Wynne said, in a statement emailed to the media by her communications staff.
Child advocate can't restore Desmarais' parental rights

Child advocate can't restore Desmarais' parental rights

While the provincial child advocate's office is looking into the case of a Sudbury doctor who was forced to surrender her parental rights so her son could get treatment, it doesn't have the authority to reverse the decision.
Tory house leader calls for probe into Olivier allegations

Tory house leader calls for probe into Olivier allegations

Opposition House Leader Steve Clark has asked the Ontario Provincial Police to investigate the circumstances behind former Sudbury Liberal candidate Andrew Olivier’s announcement he will not be seeking the party’s nomination in the upcoming byelectio
We’re in for some light rain, Jane!

We’re in for some light rain, Jane!

Periods of rain or drizzle will continue throughout the night. Fog patches will dissipate near midnight. The overnight low will be 1 C. Tuesday expect periods of rain changing to snow late in the afternoon.
$20K donation to help expand HSN pediatrics (3 photos)

$20K donation to help expand HSN pediatrics (3 photos)

A new $20,000 donation to the North Eastern Ontario Health Centre for Kids will help Health Sciences North expand to an additional facility for pediatric services in the community.
VIDEO: DIY Hot Cocoa Ornaments

VIDEO: DIY Hot Cocoa Ornaments

Handmade ornaments used to be a time-honoured tradition. If you're feeling a bit crafty this Christmas, you don't have to look beyond your own home to find great raw materials for a bit of holiday DIYing.
Olivier reveals Premier pressured him to quit Liberal race

Olivier reveals Premier pressured him to quit Liberal race

He said well-known Liberal Gerry Lougheed Jr. met with him Thursday to discuss standing aside in favour of an unnamed candidate who would be appointed.
Olivier says Wynne asked him to withdraw from candidate race

Olivier says Wynne asked him to withdraw from candidate race

At a hastily called press conference this morning at the Plaza Hotel, former Liberal candidate Andrew Olivier announced he would not be seeking the nomination in the upcoming Sudbury riding byelection to fill the seat left vacant by Joe Cimino in Nov