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It's Camp Day at Tim Hortons

It's Camp Day at Tim Hortons

Getting your caffeine fix today can make a world of difference to a child in the community during Tim Hortons Camp Day – the annual fundraiser that sends economically disadvantaged kids to camp.
Plan aims to spur cleanup of old mine sites

Plan aims to spur cleanup of old mine sites

The city is considering a plan to extend its award-winning brownfield strategy to encourage the rehabilitation of hundreds of former mine sites in Greater Sudbury.
New rules would stop front-yard solar panels

New rules would stop front-yard solar panels

New rules governing Ontario's clean energy program are aimed at correcting the “weaknesses” in the province's current strategy, says Energy Minister Bob Chiarelli.
Seniors getting short-changed on health care: advocate

Seniors getting short-changed on health care: advocate

When Glenn Fahner was paralyzed after a fall during a fishing trip in August 2009, he was sent to Michigan for care because there were no appropriate hospital beds for him in Ontario.

Commuter Challenge drives need for change

This week is National Commuter Challenge Week. Instead of driving to work, people across Canada are invited to find alternate means of transportation. According to commuterchallenge.
Ornge returns Sikorsky helicopters to service

Ornge returns Sikorsky helicopters to service

Ornge, Ontario's provider of air ambulance and related services, is returning its Sikorsky S76 helicopters to service following the death of four helicopter crew members along the James Bay Coast on May 31.
Moms stage 'nurse-in' at rec facility

Moms stage 'nurse-in' at rec facility

Kristen Laface never used to give a second thought about breastfeeding her two-and-a-half month old son, Mason, in public. But a recent incident at the Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre has left her so upset, that she now thinks twice.
Success brings difficult decisions, says outgoing Cambrian prez

Success brings difficult decisions, says outgoing Cambrian prez

In her 11 years as president of Cambrian College , Sylvia Barnard has seen the school go through a metamorphosis.
Elevators grounded as strike drags on

Elevators grounded as strike drags on

A strike by Ontario's 1,400 elevator repair workers is having an impact in Sudbury, including at Pioneer Manor, a city-owned long-term care facility.
Wheel bearing failure pegged as cause of derailment

Wheel bearing failure pegged as cause of derailment

Preliminary investigation by Canadian Pacific Railway has identified that one of the rail cars involved in the June 2 derailment and bridge collapse over Wanapitae River experienced a sudden and unexpected wheel bearing failure, said a CP spokesperso