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A plea bargain dropping the majority of Occupational Health and Safety Act charges against mining giant Vale in the deaths of two miners is another betrayal of Ontario workers and their families, the United Steelworkers (USW) says.

While it's still early in the budget process, it appears as though Sudbury city council is getting serious about improving bike trails in the city.

For the first time in its history, United Way Sudbury and Nipissing Districts will strive to raise money over a three-year term, and they've set the bar at $7 million, 2013 campaign chair Patricia Mills revealed on Sept. 18.

Robert Gauthier, transit operations manager, and Jennifer Babin-Fenske, EarthCare Sudbury co-ordinator, want you to ride the bus Sept. 23 — for free, no less.

The Trust Your Bust Calendar of Hope will be launched Oct. 5 near the food court at the New Sudbury Centre.

While it's not yet confirmed, it sure looks like Greater Sudbury's top cop is headed west. And while Frank Elsner isn't denying reports he's in line to be the new police chief in Victoria, B.C., he says no decisions have been made.

Bestech was recognized by Canadian Blood Services at its annual Honouring Our Lifeblood national event on Sept. 16 in Ottawa at the Canadian War Museum.

Greater Sudbury hopes stricter eligibility rules will not only reduce the soaring costs of its Handi Transit system, it will improve service for those who really need it.

Five years in the making, Alexander Public School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 16 to mark the official launch of its new green playground.

Vale pleaded guilty to three charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and was fined $1,050,000 Sept. 17 in the June 2011 deaths of two miners. The company originally faced nine charges, while supervisor Keith Birnie faced six.