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Atlas Copco invests in Sudbury

Atlas Copco Construction & Mining Canada, located in Lively, has developed a long-term partnership with Dynamic Earth.

Progressive Canadian Party announces Nickel Belt candidate

The Progressive Canadian Party, which was formed after the merger between Canada's two main right-wing parties, is fielding a candidate in Nickel Belt.

Fire Marshal mandates working smoke detectors

(CNW) The Ontario Fire Marshal announced today changes to the Ontario Fire Code, making it mandatory for every Ontario household to have a working smoke alarm on every level, including outside all sleeping areas.

Hospital is a scent-free zone

To ensure the comfort and safety of its patients, the Sudbury Regional Hospital is reminding visitors of its Scent-Free policy and would appreciate public cooperation in not wearing perfume, cologne, aftershave, body sprays or any heavily scented hai

Laurentian hits the high note

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN [email protected] Just over a year ago, Huntington University music students attending a recital were told their program was being suspended because it was no longer financially viable.

ABC Taxi closes, dozens of drivers out of work

BY BILL BRADLEY [email protected] Sudbury merrymakers and those who depend on essential cab services are advised to plan ahead now that ABC Taxi is defunct. At midnight Saturday, 30 ABC taxis and 60 drivers were taken off the road.

Progressive Canadian Party announces Nickel Belt candidate

The Progressive Canadian Party, which was formed after the merger between Canada's two main right-wing parties, is fielding a candidate in Nickel Belt.

Province invests thousands in aboriginal education

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN [email protected] The N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre is receiving another $62,000 a year from the province to provide a program for pre-teen children called Akwe:go.

College Boreal counsellor receives distinguished award

Louise Gervais-Guy, a counsellor at Collège Boréal, has received the 2005 Distinguished Service Award from the Association of Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology of Ontario (ACAATO).

Good quarter for Hart

Hart Stores Inc, an operator of mid-sized department stores, reported net earnings of $2.1 million for the third quarter ended Oct. 29, compared with $1.4 million for the same period in the previous year, an increase of 44.9 percent.