Local News

Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Bill Bradley Greater Sudbury's economy went from boom town status in 2008 to layoffs and growing fear in the community.

Sudbury Northern Life Starting Jan. 1, 2009, most large trucks will be required to use electronic devices that cap their speed at 105 kilometres per hour. These devices — called speed limiters — lower maintenance costs and improve fuel economy.

Sudbury Northern Life A book of condolences for the family and friends of a local soldier killed recently in Afghanistan will soon be available for citizens to sign at Tom Davies Square and Citizen Service Centres.

Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Bill Bradley UPDATED - Warrant officer Gaétan Roberge of Sudbury was killed along with another solider in Afghanistan Dec. 27 when his vehicle was struck by an improvised explosive device just outside Kandahar city.

Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Bill Bradley UPDATE - The power has returned to all but 234 Hydro One customers in Sudbury as of 2 p.m. Monday.

Sudbury Northern Life The holidays are a time for family, friends and celebration.

Sudbury Northern Life With up to 200 visits each day, and even more during holidays, the Sudbury Regional Hospital (HRSRH) Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the province.

Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Bill Bradley Mayor John Rodriguez has asked for more flexibility from the Build Canada Fund of the federal government.

Sudbury Northern Life Jim Kmit, area co-ordinator with United Steelworkers Local 2020, will be filing a "direct difference" against Vale Inco after it rescinded its retirement program.

Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Bill Bradley A worldwide trend, eating locally-produced food, has set down permanent roots downtown.