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Ward debates attracting voter attention, GSTA says

Ward debates attracting voter attention, GSTA says

Michael Rocha, president of the Greater Sudbury Taxpayers Association said today he is pleased at how well the 12 ward debates organized by his group are proceeding.
Policing costs rising as crime rates dropping: Report

Policing costs rising as crime rates dropping: Report

A report this week from the Fraser Institute found crime rates are falling even as the size of police forces in Ontario keep growing. “Between 2001 and 2012, police officers per 100,000 of population in Canada rose 8.
Mayoral debate to focus on youth issues

Mayoral debate to focus on youth issues

The Young Professionals Association of Sudbury (YPA) is playing host to a mayoral debate Oct. 9 to talk about issues important to the city's youth.
Melanson proposes employee, contractor advisory committee

Melanson proposes employee, contractor advisory committee

Mayoral candidate Dan Melanson is proposing the creation of a council and employee liaison committee that will encourage front-line workers and contractors to share ideas and suggestions on improving the city's operations.
Chemmy arena facelift enters Phase 2

Chemmy arena facelift enters Phase 2

While Sudbury Arena is a project for the next term of a new city council, renovations of Chelmsford Arena entered a new phase this week. The city awarded the contract for Phase 2 of the work – the actual construction -- to Prosperi Co. Ltd.

Paris Street lane closure Sept. 24

The northbound curb lane on Paris Street near Science North will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, said the city of Greater Sudbury.
City mulling whether to rebuild or renovate Sudbury Arena

City mulling whether to rebuild or renovate Sudbury Arena

“Council added to the scope to include not only replacing Sudbury Arena, but also renovating the existing facility,” he said.
Nickel price drop to have minimal impact on suppliers

Nickel price drop to have minimal impact on suppliers

He said other issues have had a bigger impact on his sector. “The biggest issue for our guys is that there's such a lack of exploration going on,” DeStefano said.
Sunny days ahead

Sunny days ahead

Tuesday evening will be a mix of sun and cloud. The high for the day is 20 C, and the overnight low will be 10 C with a few clouds. Wednesday is predicted to be sunny with a high of 23 C with winds at 20 km/h. The low for the day will be 9 C.
Cambrian, Ornge air ambulance service forge partnership

Cambrian, Ornge air ambulance service forge partnership

Ontario's air ambulance service, Ornge, has forged a partnership with Cambrian College.