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Dr. Graeme Mount taught classes people actually wanted to attend. When he was working in th Department of History at Laurentian University, students were eager to hear what he had to say.

By Mathew Del Papa When Audrey Jean Wiebe walks the trails around Capreol, she picks up trash. She can’t help herself — there is just so much of it. If she didn’t pick up other people’s garbage she’d trip over it.

Despite flat job growth, Sudbury’s unemployment rate dipped to 7.8 per cent in March, down from 8.1 per cent in February. The reason for the decline was less people looking for work.

The Sudbury Celtic Festival and its Chieftain of the Games, MP Glenn Thibeault, is inviting those of Scottish descent to celebrate Tartan Day April 6.

NDP health critic France Gélinas is calling for an independent investigation, led by Ontario Ombudsman André Marin, into the chemo drug underdosing scandal.

For staff and clients at the Samaritan Centre, the funeral for fire victim Frank Berszinn will be their opportunity to remember a man who was a “valued part of our community.

The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation's (OSSTF/FEESO) bargaining unit presidents voted 96 in favour of an agreement with the province related to changes to imposed working conditions, according to a news release.

Greater Sudbury Mayor Marianne Matichuk and city council encourage business owners and residents to join them in helping give Greater Sudbury a makeover. Residents can contribute by participating in the 20-Minute Makeover, which takes place April 19.

In accordance with a bylaw permitting ATVs on city roads for a two-year trial period, as of April 1, the vehicles are allowed to drive on most public roads in Greater Sudbury between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Work in the westbound curb lane on Brady Street in downtown Sudbury is taking a little longer than originally scheduled. The sewer repair work was scheduled to be complete by Friday, but will now be extended until Monday morning.