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Preventing another Columbine

Preventing another Columbine

In 1999, two students at Columbine High School in Colorado shot and killed 12 students and one teacher, and injured 21 others. They then committed suicide.
Federal electoral districts under review

Federal electoral districts under review

The recently established Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario has started its review of the province's federal electoral districts.
FONOM vows to fight ONTC sell-off to 'the end'

FONOM vows to fight ONTC sell-off to 'the end'

The head of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities wants the province to rescind its decision to sell off the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission until consultation with northerners is conducted.
Mayor earns $128K in salary, benefits

Mayor earns $128K in salary, benefits

Mayor Marianne Matichuk was paid $127,989 in salary and benefits last year, according to the city treasurer's report. The mayor's wages and benefits, when combined with the rest of council, totalled more than $637,578. Ward 5 Coun.
Making a difference

Making a difference

When asked how War Child Canada has made a difference, the organization's co-founder and executive director, Dr. Samantha Nutt, shares the story of a young woman named Nadia she met in a refugee camp in Darfour.

Mulcair's election went 'according to plan'

Everything went according to plan when the New Democrats elected Thomas Mulcair to the leader's position of the Official Opposition, according to Sudbury MP Glenn Thibeault. Thibeault said he backed Mulcair's bid for leadership from Day 1.

Health unit marks World TB Day

World TB Day was marked by health-care professionals around the world March 24. The awareness day brings attention to the global fight against tuberculosis. This year’s theme is “Stop TB in my lifetime.
A place to remember Buddy

A place to remember Buddy

Walden Animal Hospital will build Buddy's memorial this spring in a garden at Memory Gardens Pet Crematorium.

Construction company fined $20,000

A Lively-based construction company has pleaded guilty and fined $20,000 for extracting more aggregate than allowed under its licence, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. Rintala Construction Company Ltd.
Social assistance freeze worries planning council ED

Social assistance freeze worries planning council ED

The executive director of the Social Planning Council of Sudbury said she's “deeply disappointed” to learn the provincial budget will freeze social assistance and delay plans to increase the Ontario Child Benefit.