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$1.4 M enhances NORCAT's opportunities for innovation

$1.4 M enhances NORCAT's opportunities for innovation

Tony Clement, the Minister of Industry and minister responsible for FedNor, was full of good news for local organizations when he visited Sudbury Sept. 1. After touring Science North, Clement made two major funding announcements.

Survey shows poor performance by local government

Greater Sudbury business owners feel the municipal government could be doing a better job, according to a recent survey the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).

Guide designed to help parents navigate school system

Rainbow District School Board students will receive a publication called a “Guide for Students and Parents” during the first week of school.
GlucaGen Hypokit recalled

GlucaGen Hypokit recalled

Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. is recalling two lots, YW60335 and YW60351, of its GlucaGen Hypokit. A manufacturing defect in the hypokit has prompted the voluntary recall.
Award-winning secretary takes 'personal interest' in students

Award-winning secretary takes 'personal interest' in students

Whitney Muzyka, who works as an executive secretary in the office of Cambrian College's associate vice-president, student services, was recently awarded the President’s Award for Excellence in the Administrator category.
$6.1M announced to support seniors' programs

$6.1M announced to support seniors' programs

After listening to speeches by local health care officials and politicians at an Aug. 31 press conference announcing $6.

GEODE Dragons go live

One entrepreneur will take home $1,000 to develop their business on Sept. 2. The GEODE Dragons will pick a winner at Tom Davies Square after contestants share their business ideas during the contest styled after CBC's Dragon's Den.
Toxic algae blooms close Ramsey Lake beaches

Toxic algae blooms close Ramsey Lake beaches

The Bell Park Amphitheatre Beach, Canoe Club Beach, Main Beach and New Beach are closed due to a possible blue-green algae bloom.
Soo mayor loses battle with cancer

Soo mayor loses battle with cancer

The family of Sault Ste. Marie Mayor John Rowswell regrets to announce his passing this morning (Aug. 31) after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mayor John has served as the Mayor of Sault Ste.

Collège Boréal appoints new dean

Tina Montgomery has been named dean of technology, justice and administration sciences at Collège Boréal. Until recently, Montgomery oversaw the project management office at Science North, managing the resources tied to a number of programs.