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Angelina Marcantognini, a 26 year-old woman from Sudbury, is a contestant on the latest season of Canada's Worst Driver. She is one of several drivers who will be trying to improve their driving skills on the Canadian production.

Sudbury Regional Hospital's new CEO faced tough questions about his past while being introduced to the community at a news conference Nov. 3. Dr.

In the last two years, the City of Greater Sudbury has planted more than 223,000 trees as part of its re-greening program. This year, the city has planted 60,000 trees.

UPDATE - Nov. 4 12:20 p.m. According to city officials, more than 100 residents have been without water since about midnight. In a news release, city officials estimate that water service will resume mid-afternoon, once repairs are complete.

While introducing Sudbury Regional Hospital's new CEO, Dr. Denis-Richard Roy, to the media Nov. 3, hospital board chair Carol Hartman disclosed that he will be paid $350,000 per year.

The city has opened the door to waste diversion, now it is up to Greater Sudbury residents to walk through it, according to Ward 2 Coun. Jacques Barbeau. It is time for Sudburians to embrace the green cart program , the councillor said.

As part of Safe Crossing Week, Nov. 1 to 7, students from kindergarten to Grade 8 will be educated on how to remain safe near railway crossings and trains.

The Minnow Lake Community Action Network will hold a special meet the councillor (Janet Gasparini) meeting on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. in the gym at Minnow Lake Place.

Rainbow District School Board will host a public information session about the green features at the new Walden Public School in Lively on Nov. 19. The information session will begin at 7 p.m.

Cambrian College launched its third annual respect campaign this week. The student-led initiative aims to foster greater understanding and tolerance among the college’s students and staff.