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Smelter restart 'disappointing': Fera

Smelter restart 'disappointing': Fera

Smoke was seen billowing from the smokestack in Copper Cliff yesterday evening, Jan. 19, and it has been confirmed the smelter is back in operation. Vale Inco spokesperson Steve Ball confirmed the smelter began operation yesterday morning.

Problems found with Steelworkers District 6 vote

A new leader for Steelworkers District 6 has not yet been named, even though the vote happened in November.

Xstrata donates $500,000 for Haiti relief

Xstrata plc has donated $500,000 US to the International Red Cross Haiti Appeal. The Red Cross fund was established to provide emergency aid and relief to those affected by last week’s devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Vale Inco and Steelworkers in Newfoundland may start talks

Negotiations may be about to resume between the Steelworkers Local 9508, which represents 120 striking workers in Voisey's Bay, Nfld., and Vale Inco, according to a press release put out Jan. 19 by the Steelworkers.
Vale Inco sends letter to striking Steelworkers

Vale Inco sends letter to striking Steelworkers

A brochure and a letter mailed out by Vale Inco to striking members of Steelworkers Local 6500 Jan. 15 is an attempt by the company to bargain individually with strikers, according to Local 6500 president John Fera.
Bartolucci keeps community safety cabinet portfolio

Bartolucci keeps community safety cabinet portfolio

Contrary to recent media reports indicating he might be on his way out of the premier's cabinet, and perhaps out of provincial politics altogether, Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci remains at his post as Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Servi
Jean Hanson stepping down as Rainbow board chair

Jean Hanson stepping down as Rainbow board chair

Rainbow District School Board director of education Jean Hanson will retire at the end of the school year. Hanson made the announcement at the school board's regular meeting Jan. 18.
Speaker to tackle issue of children's mental health

Speaker to tackle issue of children's mental health

The mother of a girl with serious mental health problems will share her story Feb. 9. The lecture, to be held at 7 p.m. at Gatchell School on Tuddenham Avenue, is being put on by the Rainbow District School Board's Parent Involvement Committee.
Hospital gearing up for patient transfers

Hospital gearing up for patient transfers

The senior vice-president of Sudbury Regional Hospital said he’s “feeling very confident” that the transfer of hundreds of patients from the Memorial and St. Joseph’s hospital sites over the next couple of months will be without incident.
Local 598 optimistic about talks

Local 598 optimistic about talks

Even though members of Mine Mill Local 598/CAW voted 96.3 per cent in favour of giving their union a strike mandate Jan. 13, it doesn’t mean they will be going on strike, according to the president of the union.