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‘I couldn’t have done this without you’

‘I couldn’t have done this without you’

Cpl. Bill Kerr, a local soldier injured in Afghanistan, his wife Tracy and his two daughters Zoe and Abigail, finally have a home that will fully meet Kerr’s special needs.

Program brings quicker treatment for heart attack patients

Those suffering from heart attacks have traditionally been brought to Sudbury Regional Hospital’s emergency room, where they received clot-busting drugs to break up obstructions in their arteries.

No nickel bonus

There will be no nickel bonus for the about 2,500 production and maintenance workers at Vale in Greater Sudbury this quarter. In order to earn a nickel bonus, positive Vale Canada earnings are required, according to media reports.

Pleasure craft licencing process changes

Boaters who wish to register their pleasure crafts can no longer do so over the counter at Service Canada locations. As of Nov.
Review process 'clearly a horse and pony show'

Review process 'clearly a horse and pony show'

UPDATED — Nov. 16, 2:12 p.m. Carol Woodliffe said she's disappointed that even after coming up with “viable options” to keep Long Lake Public School open, trustees with the Rainbow District School Board voted Nov. 15 to close the school by Sept.
Sporting the same ‘do’ as daddy

Sporting the same ‘do’ as daddy

Maya Flores is a typical three-year-old child who likes to laugh and play, but one thing sets her apart from the other kids — she is bald. Maya has a condition called alopecia areata, that causes her hair to fall out in patches across her scalp.

New home ready for 'hero'

A new home in Chelmsford is almost ready for its new owner and his family to move in. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the accessible-home built for Cpl.

Aging population puts strain on hospital care

This is the first of six articles about the complex issue of Alternate Level of Care (ALC).

Community calendar

Greater Sudbury community calendar for Nov. 16-18. To put your listing on this board post it online or e-mail [email protected] , phone 705-673-5667 ext. 373. All locations for Sudbury unless otherwise indicated.
Emergency water systems tests may affect water in Coniston, Gatchell

Emergency water systems tests may affect water in Coniston, Gatchell

Water main flushing and a test of the emergency water system may result in low water pressure and/or discoloured water in the Coniston and Gatchell areas on Tuesday, Nov. 16.