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After being locked in a makeshift castle built of cases of Coke for 12 hours, it's a clear indication that Big Brother Big Sisters executive director Chantal Gladu and her team will go to great lengths to raise awareness of the need for volunteers.

The province has extended the appointment of French Language Services Commissioner, François Boileau, for another five years, starting September 2012.

Excellent fire ignition potential exists across most of the province today, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources, although the ministry has not imposed any fire bans, nor has the City of Greater Sudbury.

A Manitoulin Island fish farmer will rally support to keep the Experimental Lakes Area in northwestern Ontario operating for years to come.

No one may have been able to predict where and when the Algo Centre roof would collapse, but the fact that it was in poor condition and needed corrective action should have been apparent to those in a position to take action, alleges lawyer Doug Elli

Grinding and paving will take place in various parts of the city effective immediately. After-hours construction will start at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. in the following areas: - 54 Elgin St. - Elm St. at Elgin St. - Ste Anne Rd at Xavier St.

Concession stands at Bell Park and Moonlight Beach in Sudbury remain closed this summer because the city didn't receive any bids from companies interested in running them. Ward 11 Coun.

A $320,000 investment from the federal government will help spawn jobs and support business development in the Killarney region, according to a news release.

Neskantaga First Nation is siding with its junior gold exploration partner after the company's name inadvertently appeared on a list of companies that some northwestern Ontario chiefs want to leave the area.

The city is spending around $425,000 replacing the lights at Sudbury Community Arena, after a nearly disastrous incident in February following a concert when a light fell and hit the ground.