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Hospital enforces flu shot policy

Hospital enforces flu shot policy

Health Sciences North is requiring its employees to choose between receiving their flu shot or wearing a surgical mask while working with patients.

ETFO extends olive branch to new premier

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) is extending an olive branch to the province's newly elected premier.

Home builder’s president back for another term

Marc G. Levasseur, owner of MGL Drafting & Consulting, has accepted a second term as president of the Sudbury and District Home Builders’ Association.

Province boosts March of Dimes outreach services

Ontario March of Dimes’ outreach medical services are getting a $45,805 boost from the province.
Flu delays closure of Memorial unit

Flu delays closure of Memorial unit

Although Health Sciences North's functional assessment and outcome (FAO) unit was due to close Jan. 27, there's still 12 patients receiving care there.

OLG to give casino update

Representatives from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. will be at city council Jan. 29 to give an update on plans to build a casino in Greater Sudbury.
Protesters send message to new premier

Protesters send message to new premier

As Liberal Party delegates chose their new leader, and Ontario's new premier, inside, dozens of Sudburians were among the thousands protesting outside the Ontario Liberal Convention at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto on Jan. 26.
Butt out

Butt out

City councillors will choose between three options Jan. 29 when deciding how they will restrict smoking at city parks: an outright ban, allowing smoking in restricted areas, or the status quo.
Environment Canada issues snowfall warning

Environment Canada issues snowfall warning

If you don't have to drive today, don't. That's the message Greater Sudbury Police Chief Frank Elsner tweeted this morning. It may come as no surprise, but Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning.

FedNor funds help replace St. Charles Community Centre roof, siding

Upgrades to the St. Charles Community Centre will become a reality thanks to $50,000 investment from FedNor. The money will be used to replace the roof and siding at the community centre. “The St.