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Ontario Geological Survey information now online

Ontario's Liberal government in introducing a new Internet application that will provide widespread access to information compiled by the Ontario Geological Survey (OGS).

Contact lens company orders recall

Bausch & Lomb has initiated a limited voluntary recall from distribution centers and retail shelves of 12 lots of ReNu MultiPlus lens care solution because they contain an elevated level of trace iron.

McIntaggart acclaimed as NDP federal candidate

Former Greater Sudbury city councillor Gerry McIntaggart was acclaimed as the federal candidate for the Sudbury New Democrats Tuesday evening. No other potential candidates stepped up to the plate to seek the nomination.

Tax office halts online filing services

Revenue Canada has shut down its online tax return service. Commissioner of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Michel Dorais says this is a preventative measure following indications that agency's computer systems have run into infrastructure problems.

Wearing seatbelts reduces brain injuries

Injuries to the brain are the number one killer of kids under the age of 24 according to Think First, a national, non-profit organization which dedicates its resources to raising awareness of the affects of traumatic brain and spinal cord injury.

Rodriguez shows support for hospital officials

Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez has sent Minister of Health and Long-Term Care George Smitherman a letter in advance of the minister’s meeting with Sudbury Regional Hospital officials today.
Colombian dentist hopes Canada will recognize his credentials

Colombian dentist hopes Canada will recognize his credentials

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN With a perfect grade point average, Javier Bayona is at the top of his class in the dental hygiene program at Cambrian College. But given the man’s background, this isn’t surprising. Bayona, 39, is a dental surgeon from Colombia.

Sudburians seek fountain of youth

BY BILL BRADLEY “Forever young” goes the Bob Dylan lyrics. For aging baby boomers, some of whom idolized the American folk rocker, and for surprisingly, even younger people, looking their best has spawned a new growth industry - medical aesthetics.
Xstrata profits soar to $4.9 billion for 2006

Xstrata profits soar to $4.9 billion for 2006

Xstrata Plc, the Swiss-based mining giant that purchased Falconbridge Ltd. for $17 billion last fall, has posted strong financial results for 2006.

LU to host minimum wage forum

The NDP MPP who is sponsoring Bill 150 to raise Ontario’s minimum wage to $10 per hour will speak in Sudbury today at Laurentian University.