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“You’ve got live music, beer, ribs, classic cruisers. It’s pretty much a good mix for a happy time.” Maureen Luoma, executive director of Downtown Sudbury, said this is what someone told her when she asked why Ribfest was such a success.

In Sudbury for the first time since he became minister responsible for FedNor, Kenora MP Greg Rickford announced Friday morning more than $350,000 in funding to create 13 jobs for young people.

Although the province has not agreed to a full inquiry into mining safety, Steelworkers Local 6500 president Rick Bertrand said an Aug. 15 meeting with Labour Minister Yasir Naqvi was positive.

Almost lost among a host of important city meetings this week was the long-awaited audit of the city's advertising contract for Sudbury Transit and community arenas.

The first day of school will be something of a celebration at the Laurentian University School of Architecture.

A drinking water advisory has been issued for residents of Nairn Centre , who draw their water from the municipal water system, said the Sudbury and District Health Unit. The advisory will likely remain in effect until later this week.

The province has officially rejected calls from thousands of Ontarians for a comprehensive public inquiry into mine safety, according to a press release from the United Steelworkers (USW).

Right now, a person earning Ontario's minimum wage — $10.25 an hour — could work full time and still be living at 19 per cent below the poverty line.

Lifeguard supervision at municipal beaches will end effective Sunday, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m., says the city.

The city is hoping to sell some real estate next month in an attempt to recover outstanding property taxes, unless the current owners step forward to pay their debts before the sale. “Approximately 20 properties will be offered for sale on Sept.