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Smog advisory issued for Sudbury

9:19 a.m. on June 21 The Ministry of the Environment has lifted its smog advisory for Greater Sudbury and vicinity, effective immediately. Original story A smog advisory for Sudbury and vicinity has been issued by the Ministry of the Environment.
Vale renews support for seniors' centre

Vale renews support for seniors' centre

With the 100 seniors attending the ParkSide Older Adult Centre's annual general meeting watching, Vale announced June 19 it will provide the organization with $10,000 per year for the next five years.
Vandalism victim eyes security cameras

Vandalism victim eyes security cameras

The third time definitely wouldn't be the charm for Azian Cuisine owner Minh Dang.
City offers Big Blue truckload sale

City offers Big Blue truckload sale

Residents who have more recyclables than Blue Box space should consider upgrading to a Big Blue, according to a news release from the City of Greater Sudbury. To that end, the city is hosting a Big Blue truckload sale at 1825 Frobisher St.
Education needs reform, MPP says

Education needs reform, MPP says

The Ontario Progressive Conservative education critic said she finds it “quite troublesome” that Premier Dalton McGuinty isn't acting on several of Don Drummond's recommendations surrounding education.
Compromise may not be enough to save plan for new school

Compromise may not be enough to save plan for new school

Sudbury Catholic District School Board has revised its proposal to build a New Sudbury school in parklands behind St. Charles College, but those changes may not be enough to get the plan approved.

Schools of Rock

Grade 7 and 8 music students from Lively District Secondary School, Levack Public School and Pinecrest Public School will get together to treat the public to a concert June 19. The Schools of Rock concert will take place from 7-9 p.m.

Subsidy covers 50% of flood prevention measures for homes at risk

The City of Greater Sudbury offers a preventative plumbing subsidy to property owners at risk of flooding of their basements as a result of sewer backup during heavy rain or snow melt.

CEMI names new environmental R&D director

Leon C. Botham has been named the new environmental research and development program director for the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI). Botham will take up his duties effective, immediately, according to a news release.

Hospital's books looking good, CEO says

Health Sciences North did very well in cutting down a projected $9.6-million deficit for the 2011-2012 financial year, according to the hospital's president and CEO, Dr. Denis Roy.