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City accepting nominations for Civic Awards

Citizen's of Greater Sudbury are being invited to nominate local individuals and groups for the 2007 Civic Awards.
City cleaning creosote from Junction Creek

City cleaning creosote from Junction Creek

BY BILL BRADLEY The clean-up of creosote from Junction Creek beside Copper St. in the centre of the city is a major effort currently underway in Greater Sudbury.
Ministry reminding hunters to follow rules for a safe hunt

Ministry reminding hunters to follow rules for a safe hunt

With the opening of black bear hunting season across the Northeast Region on August 15, the Ministry of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to follow the rules and regulations to ensure a safe hunt.

New investments bring cell service to under-serviced areas

The provincial government is investing in the development of new telecommunications projects in Sudbury that will bring cellular coverage to a number of under-serviced communities and along main highways.

Hospital donor walls coming down

The Sudbury Regional Hospital Foundation is removing the Laurentian site donor walls as a necessary part of construction, said a news release. The current main lobby of the Laurentian site will begin to be renovated early this fall.
Case dismissed against LU

Case dismissed against LU

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed a court case last Wednesday against Laurentian University filed by three students.

Growing city strains daycare services

BY WENDY BIRD A shortage of infant daycare space has become a frustrating reality for many parents and childcare providers in the Greater Sudbury area.
Missing girl in Sudbury/Timmins area

Missing girl in Sudbury/Timmins area

The Public’s assistance is requested in locating Cassandra Burton, 13, who has been missing since July 19. She is believed to be in the Sudbury/Timmins area. Physical Description: · Approximately 5 feet tall, 95 lbs.

Premier offers relief for cities

BY TRACEY DUGUAY Only during an election year would news of provincial uploading, rather than downloading, take centre stage in the rhetoric being bandied about by politicians courting public favour.
Senior peeved at paving company

Senior peeved at paving company

BY BILL BRADLEY Never pay a contractor before the job is done. That is what retired Attlee Ave. resident Walter Young advises homeowners when approached by contractors to do home repairs or renovations.