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Weather Network predicts changeable winter weather

Weather Network predicts changeable winter weather

Meteorologists from the Weather Network say most of Canada will experience a changeable, highly variable winter weather pattern meaning periods of storms offset by periods of quiet conditions over the next three months.

Tattoo business holding toy drive

Skin Illusions tattoo parlour is holding a toy drive until Dec. 19 for children who will be in hospital at Health Sciences North over the holidays. Clients are asked to bring in a new toy to their appointment with the receipt.

Santa Claus is coming to Capreol

Capreol's annual Santa Claus parade takes place starting at 1 p.m. Dec. 1. The route will start at the Lions Club on Stull Street and proceed to Sellwood, Dennie, and Morin, ending at the Capreol Arena.
Woman rescued from submerged vehicle passes away

Woman rescued from submerged vehicle passes away

Updated at 4 p.m. Greater Sudbury Police Service said the officer depicted in a video showing the heroic efforts of several residents to extract a woman from a car that ended up on its roof in water is from the CP Police.
New mine to create 150-300 jobs

New mine to create 150-300 jobs

If all goes according to plan, in five years, Greater Sudbury should have a new mine employing 150-300 people.
Northern ingenuity can improve health care for seniors

Northern ingenuity can improve health care for seniors

Northern ingenuity and creating an open dialogue with remote communities are keys to improve health outcomes for older adults in rural Northern Ontario, said the provincial lead for Ontario's seniors strategy. Dr.

Sudbury clinics to have electronic health records by 2015

Three health centres in Sudbury are expected to be using electronic health records by 2015, announced Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci.
Hooky to hero: The evolution of the school truancy officer

Hooky to hero: The evolution of the school truancy officer

Kim Taylor-Horeck's office features a shelf of photos of herself posing with grinning students in graduation gowns.

Extreme cold weather alert issued for Sudbury

The Homelessness Network of Sudbury has issued an extreme cold weather alert for the next 24 hours.
End of an era for Onaping Ski Hill

End of an era for Onaping Ski Hill

A popular local family-owned ski hill won't be opening this winter.