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City gears up for Sudbury Mining Week

Organizers of the 18th annual Sudbury Mining Week are digging in for what they anticipate could be the busiest year ever, according to a news release. Mining Week runs April 27 to May 5.
Collected coffee cups continue to accumulate

Collected coffee cups continue to accumulate

Hundreds of discarded coffee cups have already been collected from ditches, roadsides and other public places, and there are countless more to go.

Elizabeth Fry celebrates ruby anniversary

The Elizabeth Fry Society is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style. On May 12, the organization is hosting a Ruby Gala at the Hellenic Centre, located at 486 Ester Rd.

Fun and games at Alexander's Fun Fair

Alexander Public School is hosting its Fun Fair April 26. The Fun Fair, which is open to the public, will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. at the school, located at 39 St. Brendan St. in Sudbury.

M&M tackles Crohn's and Colitis

More than 200,000 Canadians are affected by Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, and the number is "rapidly" growing. There is currently no known cure, but M&M Meat Shops is hoping to change that.
Making wine from 'the grape of the north'

Making wine from 'the grape of the north'

As Greg and Mira Melien look out onto the field at their Warren-area farm, the pride on their faces is obvious.

Sessions introduce preschoolers to kindergarten

All Rainbow District School Board schools will offer a Welcome to Kindergarten (WTK) orientation session for children who are starting Junior Kindergarten this fall as well as their parents/guardians.
Marchers say 'Consent is sexy'

Marchers say 'Consent is sexy'

No matter what she's wearing, no matter what she's done, no matter what she does and no matter how many drinks she's had, “yes” is the only thing that means she wants to engage.

Lo-Ellen residents square off against Dalron

If there was anything that could have been celebrated April 12 when residents of the Lo-Ellen area of the city met with developper Dalron Group representatives over a proposal to develop 15 lots near Bennett Lake, it's that residents stood united to
A green donation

A green donation

The Lion's Club of Chelmsford recently provided St. Gabriel Villa with a lot of “green” — $20,000 — to assist with landscaping projects at the long-term care facility. Gloria Richer, site manager of St.