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Strikers asking questions about crossing picket lines: Vale Inco

Strikers asking questions about crossing picket lines: Vale Inco

UPDATED - Nov. 19, 1:37 p.m.

118 public health nurses in Sudbury could strike Dec. 7

One hundred eighteen public health nurses who work for the Sudbury & District Health Unit could be going on strike as soon as Dec.
Local businessman hopes to bring together union and company

Local businessman hopes to bring together union and company

As the United Steelworkers Local 6500 strike against Vale Inco stretched into its fourth month, the two sides in the dispute were approached with a different kind of offer - to break bread together.

Water main repairs in Garson Nov. 19

Residents of Garson may notice discoloured water or low water pressure on Nov. 19, as city crews undertake emergency repairs to a water main valve.

Local CAS faring better than others

The Children's Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin is faring much better than their counterparts in other parts of Ontario, which are currently facing bankruptcy and layoffs.

Partial new development granted for Whitewater Lake

A proposed 17-lot subdivision for seasonal residential use on Whitewater Lake’s north shore was hotly contested at city council’s planning committee Nov. 17.

Steelworkers to vote for District 6 director Nov. 24

A man who has often advocated for striking members of Steelworkers Local 6500 in the media over the last few months is up for re-election within the union.
Businessman vows to appeal planning committee decision

Businessman vows to appeal planning committee decision

Peter Glass, owner of Micugh Construction Services, vowed to fight objections voiced by city council's planning committee meeting on Nov. 17, with regard to a rezoning application for property adjacent to Kelly Lake.
The Odyssey begins

The Odyssey begins

Former Greater Sudbury resident Meagan McGrath is flying off to Punta Arenas, Chile, bringing her one step closer to starting her Antarctic Odyssey.

Students kick off food drive

Students at Queen Elizabeth Public school are kicking off their food drive this afternoon, Nov. 18, at 1:40 p.m. The students are taking part in the Kids Helping Kids food drive, which has been run by long-time organizer Edgar Burton.