Local News

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN While local politicians are impressed with a policy document released last week that maps out the future of the city’s mining industry, the jury’s still out on whether or not it will make a difference.

BY KEITH LACEY Patriots and sports fans now have a unique way to show their love of country or favourite team.

Another candidate has entered the race for mayor. Marc Crockford, a Greater Sudbury citizen who has been critical of council, joins John Rodriguez, Lynne Reynolds David Chevrier and incumbent Dave Courtemanche.

WHEO, short for We Help Each Other, is a social club that makes life more easier for it members. The club, which has about 80 members, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. “We are a venue for socializing.

City staffers are asking for money at a city council meeting Sept. 13 to test chemicals being used to reduce the smell of sewage sludge dumped in Inco's tailings.

The Community Solutions Team charged with studying the homelessness funding crisis in Greater Sudbury has decided to focus on a “housing first” strategy.

As part of a $108 million health care investment, the North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has received $1.15 million in funding for additional medical procedures.

BY BILL BRADLEY Alzheimer patients are happy in their new $ 2.1 million centre, which officially opened Tuesday (Sept. 12). The 10,500 square foot renovated area, formerly part of Pioneer Manor on Notre Dame Ave., was completed in July.

Tens of thousands of parents, mainly women, have been forced to find alternative sources of money when their support payments were delayed by computer problems at the province's Family Responsiblity Office.

Greater Sudbury Mayor Dave Courtemanche is expected to announce he will run for re-election at a news conference this afternoon (Sept. 12).