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The expansion of Dynamic Earth got a $1.25-million boost Aug. 25 during the Energy and Mines Minister Conference in Sudbury.

Like any corporation, a municipality must be accountable to its stakeholders — namely taxpayers, says mayoral candidate Jeanne Brohart. In a news release, Brohart said she holds an M.A. in finance and worked for SBC Communications in Chicago, Ill.

Dagenais also had a family connection with the hospital. His aunt is a registered practical nurse who works in one of Health Sciences North's nephrology satellite clinics.

The lack of summer weather for most of August might just turn around — just in time for the kids to go back to school. A mix of sun and cloud will continue to be forecast for the rest of Monday.

Dominion Drive between Elmview and 1.5 km east, in Hanmer, will be down to one lane on Tuesday, Aug. 26 for paving operations between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

A new $100-million provincial fund fulfills a promise the Ontario Liberals made more than a year ago, says Mayor Marianne Matichuk. In an Aug. 25 release, she thanked the province for delivering on the promise.

Greg Rickford, Canada's minister of natural resources and FedNor, announced Monday around $1.

What may have been Sudbury's last Summerfest attracted large crowds over the weekend to see a wide range or music that ranged from country singer Gord Bamford to reggae-rock band Big Sugar.

The crash happened on the Highway 17 Southwest bypass between Southview Drive and Fielding Road at about 11:30 p.m.

Free parking spaces were rare, and large crowds mingled shoulder to shoulder as the smell from 150 pounds of garlic permeated the air.