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Franco Mariotti hangs up his Bluecoat

Franco Mariotti hangs up his Bluecoat

One of the most recognizable faces at Science North is set to hang up his Bluecoat, for the last time, this month. Staff scientist Franco Mariotti officially retires on Dec.
HSN starts construction to expand parking

HSN starts construction to expand parking

“We’re planning this construction project while being mindful of our patients, visitors and staff,” said Joe Pilon, Health Sciences North’s senior vice-president and chief operating officer, in a press release.
Cimino says he won't take $58K severance

Cimino says he won't take $58K severance

“For the information of the public, I was unaware that I would be eligible for any severance upon my resignation as MPP until after I resigned in writing, and was notified by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario of the entitlement,” Cimino said in a n
Barring last-minute miracle, Sudbury mom gives up her son to get him help

Barring last-minute miracle, Sudbury mom gives up her son to get him help

“He cannot return home,” she said. “It's not safe.” Her son, whom she adopted from Serbia five years ago when he was 4, is severely mentally ill and poses a threat to her other children.
Milder temperatures Friday

Milder temperatures Friday

Tonight brings increasing cloudiness with a 30-per-cent chance of flurries late this evening and overnight. The temperature is expected to rise to -7 C by morning. Friday will be cloudy with a 30-per-cent chance of flurries.
Education 'absolutely critical' to mining sector: SAMSSA

Education 'absolutely critical' to mining sector: SAMSSA

Cambrian College President Bill Best, and Collège Boréal President Pierre Riopel took to the stage to address the local mining supply and services sector, and outline the solutions their institutions can provide.
Car drives into side of Costco

Car drives into side of Costco

Greater Sudbury Police are investigating after a man drove his vehicle into the side of Costco in the RioCan Centre around 4 p.m. on Dec. 4. No further information is currently available, nor is there word on if there are injuries.

Water disruption on Brady Street

Water disruption will occur from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Brady Street from Carleton Street to Paris Street, said the city in a news release.
Show us the Ring of Fire plan, says Rickford to province

Show us the Ring of Fire plan, says Rickford to province

Federal Natural Resources and FedNor Minister Greg Rickford remains optimistic about the future prospects for the Ring of Fire despite the slow exit of Cliffs Natural Resources from Ontario.
Province reviews severance rules in light of Cimino resignation

Province reviews severance rules in light of Cimino resignation

Northernlife.ca attempted, unsuccessfully, to contact Cimino directly and through the NDP to see if he will take the money or, as some have suggested, donate it to charity.