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Alex Trebek honoured for dedication to geography

Greater Sudbury native Alex Trebek is being honoured for his dedication to geography by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Highway improvements continue in northeastern Ontario

Fifty-nine different road projects in northeastern Ontario are nearing completion, and in the process are improving safety and creating 3,140 construction-related jobs in the area, a press release from the province stated.
Police, Fire departments investigate blaze

Police, Fire departments investigate blaze

A fire gutted a storage shed at the Theresa Street Park Playground in Hanmer, destroying the contents and prompting a joint investigation between the police and fire department. Fire crews responded to the blaze around 9 p.m. on Oct.
Transit buses receive $1.5M funding boost from province

Transit buses receive $1.5M funding boost from province

A one-time funding boost of $1,538,248 from the provincial government will help Greater Sudbury Transit replace aging buses. The funding announcement was made today at the downtown bus depot.
Rehab day hospital helps seniors stay at home

Rehab day hospital helps seniors stay at home

A new geriatric and adult rehab day hospital opened in September by Sudbury Regional Hospital is part of the effort to reduce the number of alternate level of care (ALC) patients at the institution.
Ward 10 candidate plans to ask for recount

Ward 10 candidate plans to ask for recount

Fern Cormier said he wants a recount. The challenger to Ward 10 incumbent Frances Caldarelli came in second by only five votes during the municipal election Oct. 25. Caldarelli received 2,151 votes, where Cormier received 2,146 votes.

Science North renovations begin

To make room for “new experiences” and “more modern facilities,” Science North is undergoing some changes. From Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, the Vale Cavern will be closed as drain holes are drilled. Some noise interruptions are expected on Level 2. From Nov.

Message hits home with electorate

Mayor-elect Marianne Matichuk is part of a wave of change in leadership that has swept across the province. According to unofficial results, Matichuk defeated incumbent mayor John Rodriguez by more than 5,000 votes. In Sault Ste.
Election reflection

Election reflection

John Rodriguez lost the mayoral race to Marianne Matichuk by 5,000 votes Oct. 25.
Placing hope in liberation therapy

Placing hope in liberation therapy

Before Angela Lavallee travelled to Poland in July to receive “liberation therapy” treatment for her multiple sclerosis, she was unable to lift her right leg more than two inches off the bed.