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Province boosts mining supply, services sector

Northern Ontario’s mining supply and services sector is getting a boost from a provincial investment of $666,644 in support of the Ontario’s North Economic Development Corporation’s export assistance program, Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci announced Apr

Extracurricular boycott ruled an 'illegal strike'

The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario broke the law when it advised its members to withdraw from extracurricular activities, the Ontario Labour Relations Board ruled April 11.
Sudbury far from being infected tattoo capital of Canada

Sudbury far from being infected tattoo capital of Canada

Greater Sudbury is not the infected tattoo capital of Canada, says Statistics Canada. On Twitter, people have been retweeting a post from @stats_canada that “Sudbury, ON is the infected tattoo capital of Canada.
Winter's last 'hurrah'? — 15 cm of snow in the forecast

Winter's last 'hurrah'? — 15 cm of snow in the forecast

For those Sudburians pondering taking off their winter tires, you might want to think again. Greater Sudbury is under a winter storm warning, and the next three days are forecast to bring about 15 centimetres of snow.
Nobody likes cleaning toilets: tribunal

Nobody likes cleaning toilets: tribunal

The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a human rights complaint filed by a former city employee who claimed he was being forced to clean washrooms because he is Sri Lankan.

Sudbury Outpatient Centre to remain open

Health Sciences North will continue to be able to run programs out of its Sudbury Outpatient Centre, thanks to a March 28 decision by the North East Local Health Integration Network's (LHIN) board of directors.
Final year for street-sweeping contract

Final year for street-sweeping contract

With hopes that the third time will be the charm, the city’s troubled street-sweeping operations are underway, as crews fan out to sweep away a winter’s worth of sand and salt.
No major changes in store for now, says new Cambrian prez

No major changes in store for now, says new Cambrian prez

Peter Lawlor said people shouldn't expect him to “tip the apple cart” at Cambrian College, at least not right away. Even if he were to make major changes, the incoming college president said he'd need to know the lay of the land first.
Seniors strategy: Keeping you out of hospital

Seniors strategy: Keeping you out of hospital

The less time frail, elderly patients spend in hospital, the longer they live and the better their quality of life.
Can’t do more investigations in Sudbury, ombudsman says

Can’t do more investigations in Sudbury, ombudsman says

Updated at 4:30 p.m. on April 10 Ontario Ombudsman Andre Marin says he’s willing to do another investigation of Sudbury city council – but only if his office is restored as the city’s closed-door investigator.