Local News

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002 Tajana Centis, a Grade 12 student at St. Benedict's Secondary School was selected as one out of 100 Grade 12 students across Canada to participate in the Governor General's Youth Forum which takes place from Feb. 13 to 17.

By Bill Bradley Toronto activist John Clarke is fighting to win back the turf once defended by big labour. According to Clarke, spokesperson for the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP), polite protests are not the answer.

By Diane Gilhula By the latest count 1,130 Sudburians have joined or renewed their membership in the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, and are now eligible to choose a new leader - and a new premier March 23.

The Sudbury and District Health Unit is reporting three cases of influenza B in this area. Although we think influenza is more common - as common as the cold, it isn't, says Kelly Reilly, manager of clinic services at the health unit.

By Keith Lacey Sudbury's bitter seven-month strike hit Falconbridge's bottom line in a significant way.

This long-haired calico with her feet frozen was found on Bonin Road in Azilda Tuesday morning by Carol McKegg. This affectionate kitty is doing fine and will be put up for adoption Saturday at 9 am at Pet Food Warehouse on Regent Street.

Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 Melanie Seaton , a fourth-year English student at Laurentian University, recently won the Margaret Atwood Society Award for best undergraduate essay.

In the short term, the government employees' strike is not expected to cause any serious inconveniences. For more information on service availability, citizens can phone 1-866-933-9233 or visit www.ontarioservicesupdate.com .

by Rick Pusiak Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002 Nickel Belt MPP Alex McCauley? The city's police chief is retiring as Sudbury's top cop and is hinting he wouldn't be averse to entering provincial politics.

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2002 City council will be asked to approve on a police budget pegged at $27.3 million, an increase of 7.2 per cent over last year. Sudbury police services board member were briefed Monday night on the 2002 operating budget.