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Fires at homeless camps over the weekend as temperature drops

Fires at homeless camps over the weekend as temperature drops

Two separate fires at homeless encampments near the downtown were quickly extinguished but service providers say the city lacks the shelter space to prevent people who are homeless from taking desperate measures to keep warm
Feds highlight the $2.4M invested for local downtown programs

Feds highlight the $2.4M invested for local downtown programs

‘How we treat our most vulnerable is a true reflection of who we are as a society,’ says federal housing minister Ahmed Hussen
Junction East cast into uncertainty by new city council

Junction East cast into uncertainty by new city council

Roughly half of the newly elected Greater Sudbury city council appears to support the Junction East Cultural Hub, but it’s largely contingent on funding from senior levels of government
As winter looms, homeless outnumber shelter beds in Sudbury

As winter looms, homeless outnumber shelter beds in Sudbury

According to the city’s by-name list, there are still many unsheltered people in Sudbury, and with staff shortages closing the largest shelter, it could mean a tough winter for the vulnerable
Geotechnical work taking place Thursday for Junction East

Geotechnical work taking place Thursday for Junction East

A geotechnical investigation is taking place off of Shaughnessy Street between Wacky Wings and Alexandria’s Restaurant on Thursday
Tree chopped down at The Refettorio site

Tree chopped down at The Refettorio site

Ground is expected to break at The Refettorio outdoor theatre site any day now, and is expected to open by next summer
Letter: Lindsay wants to know candidates' Junction East stance

Letter: Lindsay wants to know candidates' Junction East stance

Ballooning project costs means money would be better spent on existing infrastructure, says CARP Sudbury president
City looks at dusting off the Downtown Master Plan

City looks at dusting off the Downtown Master Plan

Now 10 years old, the city’s Downtown Master Plan will be renewed in the event a business case proposed by city administration is approved by city council during next year’s budget talks
Gas line work to impact downtown parking lot

Gas line work to impact downtown parking lot

Monthly pass holders for the Shaughnessy Street East lot may park in other municipal lots while work ongoing
Weekend fire now turned over to fire marshal

Weekend fire now turned over to fire marshal

Fire on Maple Street on Aug. 8 was located in the kitchen area, but fire services were unable to determine the cause of the blaze