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Coniston’s French Catholic elementary school, École Notre-Dame de la Merci, was recently rewarded for its efforts in improving its students’ academic performance.

“The people who were receiving help with continue receiving help,” Angus said Thursday. “The office will still be there, staffed by New Democrats, and we'll make sure they are given the kind of support they need for the cases.

Friendly Moose and Angry Moose are no more.

The Sudbury and District Health Unit has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for residents of Nairn Centre who draw their water from the municipal water system. The advisory will likely remain in effect over the weekend.

The Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty (S-CAP) has announced it plans to stage a protest outside Alexandria’s Restaurant downtown, where Premier Kathleen Wynne is expected to have lunch with Glenn Thibeault and Rick Bartolucci at noon.

Many stores in Sudbury's downtown will be closed Dec. 26, and will instead have their Boxing Day hours on Dec. 27, says Downtown Sudbury. The Rainbow Centre, along with a number of locally owned shops, boutiques and galleries will be closed Dec.

Update: Sudbury Hydro reported at around 10 a.m. power has been restored at Science North. The outage was due to a blown transformer. It was replaced Friday morning. Original story: Science North is closed to public Dec.

It is an honour to serve one's country, but it's an even greater honour to be able to serve one's own community, said Sgt. Brett Tracanelli, 2nd Battalion Irish Regiment of Canada.

Liberals are upset with the way in which Glenn Thibeault was named the candidate for the upcoming Sudbury byelection, but not necessarily with Thibeault himself, says the president of the local riding association.

The Human League brought in $5,200 for its Breakfast Club for Kids and PLAY programs through its Fill 'Er Up fundraiser. From Dec. 8-12, volunteers at various Esso gas stations provided full service to patrons while raising funds.