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Zombie invasion at HSN proves educational for students

Zombie invasion at HSN proves educational for students

What would you do if you had to save someone's life in the middle of a zombie apocalypse? That's the scenario about 400 students faced Oct. 30 at the Simulation Lab at Health Sciences North's Sudbury Outpatient Centre.
Council concerned voting changes in 2014 will alienate seniors

Council concerned voting changes in 2014 will alienate seniors

Voting in the October 2014 municipal election will be easier than ever, but some city councillors are worried that efforts to reach younger voters will mean some older voters will stay home.
Bogged-down excavator draws curious onlookers

Bogged-down excavator draws curious onlookers

An excavator which became stuck in the mud on the site of the recently demolished Lorne Street Beer Store is drawing crowds of curious onlookers this week. The machinery is owned by Southern Ontario-based Priestly Demolition.
Matichuk: transportation key to unlocking Ring of Fire

Matichuk: transportation key to unlocking Ring of Fire

With development of the Ring of Fire seemingly stalled on all fronts, Greater Sudbury Mayor Marianne Matichuk is calling on the province to use its authority to get things moving again.
School keeps Mackenzie Rooney's memory alive

School keeps Mackenzie Rooney's memory alive

For Kaitlin Dufresne, having the support of fellow students at Bishop Alexander Carter Catholic Secondary School has made all the difference. On Aug.
Future of 911 exciting – and expensive

Future of 911 exciting – and expensive

Sometime in the not too distant future, you will be able to text or send a picture or video to the emergency 911 call system and receive help without uttering a word.
Spending rules on the docket at city council tonight

Spending rules on the docket at city council tonight

A report on spending restrictions placed on city councillors in the months leading up to the next municipal election is one of many items up for discussion at tonight's city council meeting.
Junior miner sues Ontario for $110 million

Junior miner sues Ontario for $110 million

Two employees from a Sudbury-based junior mining company were held hostage for one day by members of a northwestern Ontario First Nation band in 2011 in an attempt to obtain payment from the company as it carried out a gold exploration activity.

New colorectal surgery guidelines mean quicker recovery

What is the quickest, most effective way to recover from colorectal surgery? Health Sciences North's surgical program believes the answer could involve allowing patients to eat and drink whatever they want before and after surgery, and getting them m

University of Sudbury to honour two Jesuit priests

Two Jesuit priests are being honoured by the University of Sudbury at its convocation Nov. 14. Known by all as Father Ron, Ronald Perron is an alumnus of the Collège du Sacré-Coeur.