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As many as 46 municipally owned buildings could be sold, saving operating costs and generating one-time revenue, city councillors will hear Nov. 13.

The City of Greater Sudbury must categorically reject mining giant Vale's unprecedented plan to house workers at its mines and industrial sites, the United Steelworkers (USW) says.

Last year, the Edgar Burton Christmas Food Drive brought in 88 tonnes of food for those who need it around the holidays and into the cold winter months.

The former owners of two local mining equipment companies will be inducted into the Sudbury Area Mining Supply and Service Association (SAMSSA) Hall of Fame Dec. 4. Bob Morin, general manager and former owner of Mobile Parts, and Rick Lemieux Sr.

What has become a household name in Sudbury started from the most “humble beginnings.” This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Lougheed family in the Nickel City.

A couple in Hagar is concerned that work to repair culverts near their property is doing serious damage to a nearby creek. Frederick LeBreton, a retired electrician, and his partner, Hugette Richer, a PSW, have been living on their 7.

Both Health Sciences North's Diabetes Care Services and the Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre are hosting open houses Nov. 14 in honour of World Diabetes Day.

Collège Boréal's Foundation is $212,000 closer to reaching its $5-million “Leading us to prosperity” fundraising campaign goal, thanks to donations from several companies. Donations have come from Acclaim Ability Management Inc.

Sault Ste. Marie family physician Dr. Alan McLean has been named the North East Local Health Integration Network's primary care lead.

Although the Rainbow District School Board is not one of the 20 school boards where the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) will begin job action Nov. 12, sanctions could begin at the board soon enough.