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Sudbury Youth Rocks Program recently got a new look. After going through a rebranding process, it now has a new logo and website.

Six people are displaced after fire caused $25,000 in damage to a family home on Ursa Court on Feb. 11, said Greater Sudbury Fire Services. Four people had to be evacuated from the home, but there were no injuries.

Free adoptions, an increase in the number of pets you're allowed to own and a longer waiting period before animals in shelters are put down are among changes being considered the next time Greater Sudbury tenders its animal control contract.

The federal government is close to balancing its books, Canadians learned Tuesday afternoon, when Finance Minister Jim Flaherty delivered his 10th budget as finance minister.

Alexi Turcotte said he didn't get a whole lot of shut-eye while participating in a 48-hour-long competition to develop the best mobile game app for phones and tablets last month.

A bylaw intended to ensure residents can safely get out of their driveways and make safe turns may force a Minnow Lake woman to chop down hedges that have been on her property for five decades.

Wahnapitae First Nation has taken a proactive approach to promote environmental sustainability in its dealings with mining companies like Vale, Glencore and KGHM.

Addressing youth unemployment and unveiling details of an infrastructure plan are expected to highlight today's federal budget, which will be unveiled at 4 p.m. in the House of Commons.

Some of Sudbury's finest will soon take the plunge — literally — to raise funds for Special Olympics Ontario. The Greater Sudbury Police Service Polar Plunge takes place starting at 11 a.m. March 1 at the Ramsey Lake Boat Launch.

Are you a current or former student of Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School? Mark your calendar - Lo-Ellen will celebrate its 50th anniversary July 11-12.