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Long-term care home builders 'delighted' with federal funds

The organization responsible building a new long-term care facility in Chelmsford says it is “delighted” with the $1.9 million federal grant announced by Industry Minister Tony Clement Aug. 24 for the project. St.
Restarting production at Vale Inco 'is about provocation': union

Restarting production at Vale Inco 'is about provocation': union

Peter Digby, a 21-year veteran with Vale Inco, said starting any production at Vale Inco’s operations with inexperienced staff could be dangerous. “I think it’s an extremely dangerous precedent (to set),” he said.
Rainbow board swears in new student trustee

Rainbow board swears in new student trustee

Billy Mekers, a Grade 12 student at Lasalle Secondary School, will serve as student trustee on the Rainbow District School Board for the 2009-2010 school year. He was sworn in at the board meeting Aug. 24.

Catholic board students begin classes Sept. 1

The Sudbury Catholic District School Board today is reminding parents and students the first day of classes is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1. Classes will end early that day.

Clement should have handed out more FedNor money: Bartolucci

Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci said he is “not going to criticize” federal FedNor and Industry Minister Tony Clement after he brought $7.4 million to Sudbury Aug. 24, but “there is still a shortfall of FedNor funding that the minister must address.

Clement hands out $6.75 million for Sudbury

Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement was in Sudbury on Monday, and according to Mayor John Rodriguez, he brought the sun, along with an announcement for $31.4 million of funding for Northern Ontario over the next two years. Clement said $6.
Funds raised for injured hydro worker at blooperball playoffs

Funds raised for injured hydro worker at blooperball playoffs

The Walden Men's Blooperball League paid tribute to one of its own on the weekend during the league's playoffs at the Oja Sports Complex in Lively.

Cambrian announces President's Award for Excellence winners

Cambrian College has announced the recipients of the President's Award for Excellence in the outstanding service, support staff and administrator categories. The winners will be honoured on Aug.
Local doctor pens book on Afghan War

Local doctor pens book on Afghan War

Ray Wiss, a local emergency department doctor turned combat medic in Afghanistan, said he is hoping Sudburians will rally behind his latest venture: becoming an author.
Boreal opens door to understanding Métis Nation

Boreal opens door to understanding Métis Nation

The Métis Nation of Ontario and Collège Boréal signed a memorandum of understanding on Sunday to better respond to the specific needs of the Métis people in the province.