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Peter Jarvis, vice-president of underground hardrock mining with Sandvik Mining and Construction, says Greater Sudbury's economy will benefit from his company's $45 million deal with De Beers Canada.

Nickel Belt MPP Shelley Martel wants the province to protect healthcare workers from pandemics.

A pair of strategic planning sessions for city council are taking place at the Sportsman's Lodge in Wahnapitae Friday and Saturday.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN With any luck, the people of Greater Sudbury will see cranes and construction workers at the one-site hospital by late February. The project is supposed to be completed in two to three years (2009 or 2010).

BY KEITH LACEY There was no prouder dad in the country Thursday when Justice Ian Gordon watched his son, Rob, sworn in as the newest member of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice at the Sudbury Courthouse.

Two people who made outstanding contributions to the community died Monday, Jan. 8. Ruth (May) Reid, a former teacher at Sudbury Secondary School, was 90 years old. She died at Extendicare York. Gervis W.

Residents are advised that the repairs at Gatchell Pool have been completed. The pool will be open Saturday, Jan. 27 for regular swim lessons and programs, as well as public swimming. Gatchell Pool was shut down Jan. 11 for urgent repairs.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN An annual telethon that raises money for children with physical disabilities has a new high-tech home – Cambrian College's eDome facility. Previously held in the MCTV station on Frood Rd.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN A Greater Sudbury artist says the suspension last fall of Cambrian College's fine art program will hurt aspiring young artists.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN The community care access centre that used to serve the Greater Sudbury and Manitoulin Island areas merged with four other similar organizations from across the northeast Jan. 1.