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Bigger focus of attacks as mayoral hopefuls gather at Boreal

Bigger focus of attacks as mayoral hopefuls gather at Boreal

If there was any doubt who the frontrunner to be Greater Sudbury's next mayor, it was erased Wednesday night at what was the most eventful debate so far this election season.
All-candidate debate kicks off race for mayor

All-candidate debate kicks off race for mayor

On Oct 15, NorthernLife.ca reported live from Collège Boréal for the mayoral all-candidates event, hosted by the Great Sudbury Chamber of Commerce.
Candidate: Parents feel 'tricked' by school closures

Candidate: Parents feel 'tricked' by school closures

Tyler Campbell, the incumbent running against Gibson, told those attending an Oct. 14 debate for Rainbow trustee candidates there's no doubt the board has faced a “lot of tough choices” over the past decade.

More lane closures in the forecast

Bouchard and Marcel: The City of Greater Sudbury will be changing the traffic control at the intersection of Bouchard Street and Marcel Street. Starting on Wednesday, Oct.
Fatal mall inquiry recommendations accepted: OPP

Fatal mall inquiry recommendations accepted: OPP

The Ontario Provincial Police said it is accepting, and in some cases, has already enacted, recommendations included in the final report of the Elliot Lake Mall Inquiry.
Local entrepreneur to enter Dragon's Den

Local entrepreneur to enter Dragon's Den

Faithful viewers of the popular CBC show “Dragon's Den” will be able to see Sudbury entrepreneur Alicia Woods make her pitch to the dragons on tonight's (Wednesday Oct. 15) season premiere.
Yes to financing, no to casinos, survey finds

Yes to financing, no to casinos, survey finds

City ward structure, debt financing, casino expansion, industrial lands, development charges, the Ring of Fire, municipal red tape and downtown growth — wonder where the municipal election candidates stand on these issues? So did the Greater Sudbury
Health-care decisions of elderly often ignored: Lawyer

Health-care decisions of elderly often ignored: Lawyer

The wishes and concerns of older people are too often ignored, when it comes to decisions about their health care and end-of-life plans.
Rain drops keep falling on my head

Rain drops keep falling on my head

Periods of rain are expected to continue throughout the evening, with winds North East up to 30 km/h. The high is 12 C and the overnight low 11 C. Thursday, cloudy skies are predicted for most of the day with a 40-per-cent chance of showers.
Heavy rainfall flooding city watersheds

Heavy rainfall flooding city watersheds

The Nickel District Conservation Authority (NDCA) has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - flood outlook for all parts of the Greater Sudbury watersheds. Environment Canada has reported 53 mm of rainfall over the past 24 hours.