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The vice-chair of Health Sciences North's board of directors is applauding a move by the Ontario Hospital Association to create guidelines for how much hospital executives get paid. “It provides a bit more transparency,” Mike McCann said.

The city has cancelled its Jan. 17 finance and administration meeting, because the provincial government still hasn't given the thumbs up to the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allocations for 2012.

Greater Sudbury Community Calendar starting January 12. To put your listing on this board post it online at NorthernLife.ca or e-mail [email protected], phone 705-673-5667. All locations for Sudbury unless otherwise indicated.

The city may be setting a precedent by voting against a staff recommendation against installing stop signs in several areas of Sudbury, according to the chair of the city's new operations committee. Ward 1 Coun.

The Watershed rest area along Highway 144 (between Sudbury and Timmins) will stay open year-round, Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas said.

For anyone who has made a resolution to be more green in 2012, they need look no further than the Carpool Zone.

Following is a summary of fire calls from Greater Sudbury Fire Services Jan. 10 - 9:47 a.m., false alarm, 28 Jean St., Sudbury - 1:53: p.m., pre-fire conditions, 2260A Treeview Rd., Sudbury - 3:21 p.m., false alarm, 372 Charette Ave.

Gasoline prices in Sudbury rose to a four-month high over the past week, well above the Ontario average increase of $1.22.4 cents per litre. As of Jan. 9, the average price of gas in the Nickel Centre was $1.32.

Grade 12 law students from several local school boards will test their mettle in the criminal justice system. About 100 students will give their opening remarks on Jan.

Health Sciences North board members got a little peek at the future during their Jan. 10 meeting.