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Infant Food Bank launches fifth Christmas campaign

Infant Food Bank launches fifth Christmas campaign

There are currently more than 1,000 clients that access the Infant Food Bank (IFB). The Infant Food Bank provides a relief program to families twice monthly.

Downed fence at construction site called a safety hazard

Updated at 4:55 p.m.

Green Party establishes associations in Nickel Belt

Members of the federal and provincial wings of the Green Party came together in Coniston on Nov. 26 and founded the first riding associations in Nickel Belt.
Lou Gehrig's disease has stolen his family's life, sufferer says

Lou Gehrig's disease has stolen his family's life, sufferer says

For most of his life, Mike Prevost was a provider. He provided for his family, and as a small business owner, he also provided for the employees who worked at his automotive business.
Stop pointing fingers over Cliffs: Matichuk

Stop pointing fingers over Cliffs: Matichuk

Greater Sudbury Mayor Marianne Matichuk says she's hoping for some announcements soon from the provincial government that will help get the stalled Ring of Fire project back on track.

Councillor thanks police for responding to complaint

At least one Sudburian went too far last winter in expressing their opposition to city council's decision to fire Ontario Ombudsman André Marin as its closed-door meeting investigator. Ward 12 Coun.
PHOTO - Christmas spirit

PHOTO - Christmas spirit

Santa Claus, the Canadian Red Cross and the Rainbow Centre have teamed up to collect funds for the thousands affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

Council approves major Chelmsford housing development

It was delayed by a few weeks, but a 370-unit housing development slated for Chelmsford was approved Nov. 25. The project was deferred in October, when nobody from the company behind the plan was present at the planning committee meeting.
New business venture all fun and games for brothers

New business venture all fun and games for brothers

Growing up on a farm in St. Charles, brothers Erik and Lawrie Van Beek and their four other siblings often amused themselves by playing board games.
Eight-year-old knits hats for Christmas babies

Eight-year-old knits hats for Christmas babies

As the Christmas season approaches, eight-year-old Éric Bélanger has been hard at work, creating some very special presents for babies yet to be born in Greater Sudbury.