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Both southbound lanes of Barry Downe Road are currently closed due to a major water main break near the New Sudbury Shopping Centre. In a press release, city staff anticipate the lanes will reopen on Jan. 27 during the afternoon.

Since taking over as Science North’s CEO 25 years ago, Jim Marchbank has transformed the centre into a world-class place for “informal” science learning. He doesn’t take much credit for it though.

A routine audit report that examined shift transfers of city employees has revealed that some transit drivers have been exchanging shifts for cash. The findings were released to the Greater Sudbury Audit Committee at its Jan. 24 meeting.

The Ministry of the Environment is looking for public input, now that it has completed its study of a request by Vale to have a longer period of time to meet more stringent standards for nickel released into the air.

Greater Sudbury community calendar listings for Jan. 27-31. To put your listing on this board e-mail [email protected] , phone 705-673-5667 ext. 367. All locations for Sudbury unless otherwise indicated.

People needing to renew or obtain passports can head to a passport clinic at the New Sudbury Shopping Centre this weekend. The clinic is being hosted by Sudbury MP Glenn Thibeault.

Paula Peroni, president of the Canadian Catholic School Trustees' Association and past president of the Ontario Catholic School Trustees' Association, will represent the Ontario Progressive Conservative party in the upcoming provincial election.

The union representing city workers is calling on city council to reject the biosolids plant proposal at the Jan. 26 city council meeting, citing "unknown risks" to taxpayers.

Redwood Acres Public School students and staff will celebrate Family Literacy Day Jan. 27 with a number of activities. Members of the Sudbury Wolves hockey team will visit the school as guest readers.

A routine audit report that examined shift transfers of city employees has revealed that some transit drivers have been exchanging shifts for cash. The findings were released to the Greater Sudbury Audit Committee at its Jan. 24 meeting.