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MR55 reduced to one lane in each direction

Municipal Road 55 is reduced to one lane in each direction again at Fielding Road for repairs to infrastructure. Fielding Road at MR55 is reduced to one through lane, as well. Repairs are expected to last through the day.
Bigger bombshell: former auditor general leads mayoral race

Bigger bombshell: former auditor general leads mayoral race

“I've seen a bunch of different polls,” an elated Bigger said. “I saw an earlier one where me and John were tied, so it's definitely separating out.
Roads most important issue for Sudburians, poll finds

Roads most important issue for Sudburians, poll finds

Meanwhile, Brian Bigger, the city's former auditor general who stepped down to make a run for the mayor's seat, has made repairing roads a central theme of his campaign.
Brian Bigger has most widespread support, poll finds

Brian Bigger has most widespread support, poll finds

In a recent snapshot of voter intention, Brian Bigger has the edge in the race to become Greater Sudbury's next mayor. In an Oraclepoll Research telephone survey commissioned by NorthernLife.
NDP's Mulcair rallies party faithful in election-style meeting

NDP's Mulcair rallies party faithful in election-style meeting

It was a campaign-style event from the moment Mulcair took the podium at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Sudbury. He grew up in a family of 10, he said, and had to earn everything he got. “No one ever gave me anything,” Mulcair said.
Blue-green algal blooms in Lake Nipissing: Health unit

Blue-green algal blooms in Lake Nipissing: Health unit

Results from water samples taken Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, from the Northland Road area in the West Arm of Lake Nipissing are positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), said the Sudbury and District Health Unit.
Sixth graders not hitting the mark in math

Sixth graders not hitting the mark in math

It appears math isn't exactly a strength for local English-language Grade 6 students.
How does HSN shape up? Hit the Internet

How does HSN shape up? Hit the Internet

Curious how Health Sciences North stacks up against other hospitals in Ontario or in Canada? A new website created by the Canadian Institute for Health Information makes it easier for health care professionals and ordinary Canadians to compare health
Try not to jinx it: gorgeous weather predicted

Try not to jinx it: gorgeous weather predicted

Friday evening will be clear, with the high at 22 C. Fog patches are predicted to develop after midnight. The overnight low will be 11 C. Saturday will be sunny with the high at 24 C and 10-per-cent chance of precipitation.
Sudbury students build Northern Ontario's first human Red Cross

Sudbury students build Northern Ontario's first human Red Cross

On Sept 25, The Canadian Red Cross, Sudbury Branch and Macdonald-Cartier High School honoured the 100-year anniversary of the Red Cross in Greater Sudbury by inviting students to take part in Northern Ontario’s first human Red Cross logo.