Local News

Vale Inco marked a century of operations at Garson Mine today (Sept. 5). Company officials, local dignitaries, United Steelworkers Local 6500 representatives and Garson Mine employees past and present were on hand to celebrate the milestone.

BY BILL BRADLEY A local construction company moved quickly to rectify safety concerns of Val Caron residents Thursday night. Belanger Construction is the water and sewer subcontractor for construction work being done on Main Street in Val Caron.

Citizens are invited to play an important role in the health of your community by becoming part of Sudbury Regional Hospital's vital volunteer team. The hospital is recruiting adults for all areas of the organization.

The union representing Ontario Northland Transit Commission (ONTC) motor coach drivers is asking Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle to put the brakes on service cuts scheduled for Oct. 1. ONTC announced Aug.

Whether it's to purchase books, help pay rent or feed that late night pizza craving, TD Canada Trust will make life easier for twelve lucky students with the TD Canada Trust Money Lounge Cash for Comfort contest.

United Way Sudbury and District and its community partners provided close to 400 backpacks filled with school supplies to local kids in need this year.

A community fun day is being held by the United Steelworkers Local 2020 Sept. 7 from 11 am to 3 pm in support of striking CIBC employees. The event will be held on the football field at Sudbury Secondary School.

The Cinefest Sudbury International Film Festival is receiving a $20,000 boost in funding to help market the event and attract more visitors to the city, Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci announced today.

Adamsdale Public School will host its annual barbecue and open house on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

BY JANET GIBSON Over the next four years, the average salary of a full-time professor at the University of Sudbury will increase from $75,000 to $95,000.