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Visiting the site of nuclear devastation

Visiting the site of nuclear devastation

Later this month, Kian Madjedi will visit the exact spot where a nuclear bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945. From Aug.
Product would make deep mining safer

Product would make deep mining safer

With the future of mining in Sudbury dependent on finding ways to extract ore from deeper underground, a local invention offers hope that it can, one day, be done safer, cheaper and more quickly.

City closes two more beaches

Amphitheatre Beach at Bell Park and Camp Sudaca Beach are closed until further notice, according to the City of Greater Sudbury.

New director will 'drive forward' research centre

Wayne Warry has been appointed as the director of the Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research (CRaNHR). CRaNHR is an academic and applied research centre with sites at Laurentian University in Sudbury and at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay.
Making connections along the 'research corridor'

Making connections along the 'research corridor'

Over the last few years, something of a research corridor has popped up along Ramsey Lake Road. Cancer research has been performed for years at the Northeast Cancer Centre.
Woof Fest seeking canine service providers

Woof Fest seeking canine service providers

Responsible pet ownership has been front and centre in the news for the last few months. Cases of cruelty have tugged on the heartstrings of the community and rounded up unprecedented support for pets and animals.
Paws-ing for a cause

Paws-ing for a cause

The OSCPA is once again 'paws-ing' to help replenish its bank account. On Sept. 9, the community is invited to walk alongside the organization during their Friends For Life – Paws for a Cause walkathon.
Investigation into closed-door meetings complete

Investigation into closed-door meetings complete

Ontario’s ombudsman has completed his investigation into accusations that Sudbury city council held four private meetings last year that should have been open to the public. Andre Marin tweeted Aug.
Bitobig leaves big impact on campers, Olympian

Bitobig leaves big impact on campers, Olympian

Eric Dissanayake loves exploring the great outdoors at Camp Bitobig. One of his fondest memories involves catching a painted turtle at the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area.
Donovan Days build community spirit

Donovan Days build community spirit

Nothing brings a community together like literally bringing it together. That's exactly what's happening in the Donovan Aug. 16 to 19, when Donovan Days returns to the west-end community.