Local News

The Sudbury Soils Study team is inviting feedback from the public following the publication of the Human Health Risk Assessment in May, said lead consultant Dr. Christopher Wren. The formal comment period will end on July 31.

CNW - A new law that protects children under 16 from second-hand tobacco smoke in motor vehicles, was passed in the Ontario legislature today (Monday).

BY JANET GIBSON The North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) wants providers of health care in this area to consolidate their functions so that they can better serve their clients.

BY MARIE LITALIEN Phil and Louise Landry, owners and developers of Nature’s Haven Parkland Estates and Condominiums, are developing 77 acres of land on St. Michel Street, purchased in 2004 from a private owner.

The Greater Sudbury Transit hours of service will be extended beginning Saturday, June 21. The new schedule will begin earlier and all bus routes will connect downtown by 7:15 a.m.

Cambrian College is adding a three-year animation program to its list of disciplines.

The following road projects will be updated on a weekly basis by the City of Greater Sudbury to inform motorists of potential traffic delays or new traffic patterns.

BY BILL BRADLEY France Gelinas, Nickel Belt MPP, has declined to run to replace Howard Hampton as provincial leader of the New Democratic Party.

The City of Greater Sudbury is advising citizens that lawn and garden watering restrictions are now in effect until the end of September. Even numbered addresses may water on even days of the month and odd numbered addresses may water on odd days.

Mayor John Rodriguez recently announced that June 13 to 21 is Sudbury Food Bank Awareness Week in the City of Greater Sudbury. The designated week will raise awareness of hunger issues in the region.