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CIBC Run for the Cure searches for new director

The CIBC Run for the Cure is looking for a new volunteer to act as the Sudbury run director.
Winter weather moves into northern Ontario

Winter weather moves into northern Ontario

UPDATE — Nov. 26, 11:22 a.m. Hwy. 17 from Havilland to Wawa is also closed. Original Story — The Great Lakes areas of Ontario are being hit by lake effect snow and snow squalls, causing poor travelling conditions and closing part of Hwy. 17.
Boréal launches new culinary arts program

Boréal launches new culinary arts program

Collège Boréal has officially launched its new Culinary Arts program. The new program is offered to new students starting in September 2011 at Collège Boréal’s new Institute of Culinary Arts and Hospitality.

Rio Tinto invests $10 million in CEMI research

Mining giant Rio Tinto will be investing $10 million over five years to undertake research at the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI).
Dog wakes owner of burning home

Dog wakes owner of burning home

A certain canine companion is being treated to a special day at the spa after waking his owner and alerting him to a fire, Platoon Chief George Lalonde said. The dog, along with a smoke alarm, woke the owner of a Vermillion Lake-area home around 2 a.
CARP donates $500 to Sam Bruno fund

CARP donates $500 to Sam Bruno fund

The Sudbury chapter of CARP presented Cheryl Bruno, wife of the late Sam Bruno, with a cheque for $500. The money will be used to help fund the purchase of a PET scanner.
Outgoing mayor, councillors bid farewell to city

Outgoing mayor, councillors bid farewell to city

Mayor John Rodriguez’s term at city council ended with a standing ovation from city councillors, staff, and the gallery. During question period at the Nov.

Research project could stimulate local economy

In the next five years, Greater Sudbury could be the hub of pharmaceutical research in northeastern Ontario, creating an industry that could employ more than 1,000 people in the process.
Downtown protesters call for Memorial to stay open

Downtown protesters call for Memorial to stay open

City residents and members of Friendly to Seniors rallied downtown yesterday, Nov. 24, to draw attention to the coming closure of the Memorial site and the future of alternate level care patients staying there.
New long-term care facility opening in January

New long-term care facility opening in January

Dr. Peter Zalan said he figures it’s unrealistic to expect the elimination of alternate level of care (ALC) patients from Sudbury Regional Hospital next year, but if things go well, their ranks could get down to roughly 40.