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Lucky Duck Dash raises money for local causes

Lucky Duck Dash raises money for local causes

UPDATED — May 15, 3 p.m. The bright yellow flock didn't have to race through Lily Creek because of construction this year, but the rubber fowl still managed to help a variety of Sudbury organizations.
Girls celebrate Girl Guides 100th birthday

Girls celebrate Girl Guides 100th birthday

For Debbie Fortier and Jeannine Pepin, the best part about Girl Guiding has been the friendships they've made in the last 45 and 22 years respectively.

MPP's statements 'designed to instill fear': Pollesel

The statements made by Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas following an incident at the Copper Cliff smelter complex, where an extension of a 100-foot-tall chimney fell and landed on an oxygen line, were "designed to instill fear amongst the residents of

Hospital given $1.2M for learning spaces

The Sudbury Regional Hospital will be able to go ahead with its plan to build additional medical learner spaces after a funding injection of $1.2 million from Queen's Park.
City workers want a fair agreement — not a strike: Speck

City workers want a fair agreement — not a strike: Speck

Employees with the city of Greater Sudbury, who have been without a contract since March 31, voted 87 per cent in favour of striking yesterday (May 13).

Ontario government would not use replacement workers: McGuinty

UPDATED — May 14, 11:59 a.m. The labour dispute between striking Vale Inco workers represented by United Steelworkers Local 6500 and Vale Inco was brought up at Queen's Park by Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas May 12.
Relief coming for those without family physicians: City

Relief coming for those without family physicians: City

For Lise Watton, a trip to a walk-in clinic or the emergency department with her two autistic sons is a nightmare.

ONA campaigns to stop local RN cuts

It may be National Nursing Week 2010 — a week to celebrate the contribution of dedicated nurses across the country — but it’s also the day that the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is launching its Cutting Nurses, Cutting Care campaign.
Nurses reflect on the joys of their jobs

Nurses reflect on the joys of their jobs

After nursing for 27 years, Elaine Bradley says she still loves her job. “I really enjoy being a nurse,” she said. “You’re helping people, and doing something positive for your community.

Fire in Garson responding well to 'air attack': MNR

A bush fire just east of Garson is being brought under control by fire crews from the Ministry of Natural Resources as well as volunteer crews from the city.