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Cliffs puts Black Thor project on the backburner

Cliffs puts Black Thor project on the backburner

The Ring of Fire's biggest mining player has called an indefinite halt to its chromite project in Northern Ontario. Cliffs Natural Resources announced late Wednesday that is it suspending its $3.
City officials in 'shock and 'disbelief' after Cliffs announcement

City officials in 'shock and 'disbelief' after Cliffs announcement

City officials were stunned Wednesday evening, following the announcement by Cliffs Natural Resources it was suspending all work on its massive Ring of Fire chromite project, including work on a billion-dollar smelter near Capreol.
NDP, PCs breathe new life into Slots at Racetracks program

NDP, PCs breathe new life into Slots at Racetracks program

Reinstating the Slots at Racetrack program is one step closer to reality after a motion calling on the government to halt its OLG modernization plan was passed in legislature today. New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath brought forward the motion.
Cliffs suspends chromite project indefinitely

Cliffs suspends chromite project indefinitely

Editor's note: The following is the press release issued by Cliffs Natural Resources on Nov. 20. Cliffs Natural Resources Inc. announced today that its affiliate, Cliffs Chromite Ontario Inc.

Huntington celebrates season by giving

For years, Huntington University has celebrated the Christmas season by holding a tree-lighting ceremony. But the educational institution is starting a new tradition this year.
Marymount students get peek at police officer's life

Marymount students get peek at police officer's life

Marymount Academy students heard first-hand on Nov. 5 what it's like to be a police officer. Greater Sudbury Police school liaison officer Hally Willmot gave a presentation to Allison Cameron’s English classes.
Council balks at funding medical research facility

Council balks at funding medical research facility

Greater Sudbury Mayor Marianne Matichuk says supporters of a medical research facility in Sudbury should go to pharmaceutical companies for funding instead of relying on government.
Local choir joining hundreds of singers in the Big Apple

Local choir joining hundreds of singers in the Big Apple

A Sudbury choir will get a rare opportunity to perform at New York's prestigious Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts. Twenty-four singers from the Bel Canto Chorus will join other choirs from around the world to perform Handel's “Messiah” on Dec.
Sudbury Catholic expects to balance budget 1 year early

Sudbury Catholic expects to balance budget 1 year early

Sudbury Catholic District School Board is on track to eliminate its accumulated deficit one year earlier than originally planned after posting much better than expected results for the 2012-2013 financial year.
Sudbury Food Bank fall give nearly $241K

Sudbury Food Bank fall give nearly $241K

Hundreds of women rely on the Salvation Army's Cedar Place as a refuge they can rely on until they can get back on their feet.