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Good ideas will have to become rapid realities if standardbred horses are to survive.

Mine Mill Local 598/CAW president Richard Paquin said “it's been a pretty rough couple of days” for himself and the rest of his bargaining team, but in the end, he figures they've come up with a deal their members will like.

Xstrata Nickel and Mine Mill Local 598/CAW reached a tentative deal at around 7:45 a.m. Feb. 1. Even though the union's collective agreement expired at midnight Jan.

The fault lines separating Greater Sudbury Mayor Marianne Matichuk and the rest of city council were exposed again this week when the mayor was the lone vote against proceeding with the new transit garage. Meeting Jan.

Updated at 6:58 p.m. on Jan. 31 Mine Mill Local 598/CAW said it will be holding a Ratification or Information meeting on Feb. 1 for members employed at Xstrata Nickel Sudbury operations. The meeting will take place at the Dowling Leisure Centre.

Although the Rainbow District School Board is in the second year of a moratorium on accommodation reviews, trustees were reminded at their Jan. 29 meeting they may have to deal with several within the next few years. On Jan.

The provincial government is providing $24,000 to the Sudbury and District Health Unit towards an additional practicum placement for a public health inspector student.

A thin sheet of ice settled over much of Sudbury in a 12-hour period, but for the most part, it's business as usual around the city today.

A former Native Inmate Liaison Officer at the Sudbury Jail has been appointed to the Order of Canada. Vincent Pawis is a spiritual and cultural leader who guides Aboriginal people in the corrections system and supports youth at risk.

Greater Sudbury Community Calendar starting January 31. To put your listing on this board post it online at NorthernLife.ca or e-mail [email protected], phone 705-673-5667 ext. 367. All locations for Sudbury unless otherwise indicated.