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Coun. Kirwan to ‘aggressively promote’ Barrydowne Road extension

Coun. Kirwan to ‘aggressively promote’ Barrydowne Road extension

Although it’s currently positioned as a long-term municipal project, Ward 5 Coun. Robert Kirwan wants to see the timeline for the Barrydowne Road extension to Hanmer kicked up a notch
Police shut down cannabis dispensary on Lasalle Boulevard

Police shut down cannabis dispensary on Lasalle Boulevard

Greater Sudbury Police Service seized $225K worth of cannabis and arrested two people in relation to an alleged illegal cannabis dispensary on Lasalle Boulevard
Two affordable housing projects inch forward, including a 14-unit Sparks Street complex

Two affordable housing projects inch forward, including a 14-unit Sparks Street complex

The 14-unit Sparks Street affordable housing complex is moving forward despite cost overruns of almost $1M, while tax exempt status is likely to be granted for five buildings purchased from the city by Raising The Roof-Chex Toit for continued use as affordable housing
Costco gas station with 24 pumps to open next summer

Costco gas station with 24 pumps to open next summer

Analyst expects station will lower fuel prices somewhat, but not enough to drive nearby stations out of business
Soccer club hopeful Rainbow board’s $4.1M sports dome will soon be reopened to community

Soccer club hopeful Rainbow board’s $4.1M sports dome will soon be reopened to community

After years of false starts, sports dome finally opened in February 2020 — it closed a month later due to the pandemic
Barrydowne road work will have to pause by mid-December, recommence come spring

Barrydowne road work will have to pause by mid-December, recommence come spring

Barrydowne Road project carries an almost $6-million price tag and includes the replacement and repair of underground infrastructure and the reconstruction of the arterial road’s surface
Residents gather in opposition to transitional housing complex for homeless

Residents gather in opposition to transitional housing complex for homeless

The housing project has been proposed for Lorraine Street and is facing pushback from area residents
Resident fights against having a tree planted in front of her house

Resident fights against having a tree planted in front of her house

A city bylaw dictates that when trees on municipal road allowances come down new ones must be planted, much to the chagrin of a New Sudbury neighbourhood resident
Rotarians unveil new peace poles at Rotary Park

Rotarians unveil new peace poles at Rotary Park

Greater Sudbury is now home to 15 peace poles throughout the city, with more planned for the future
Staples store in New Sudbury moves to new location next month

Staples store in New Sudbury moves to new location next month

The office supply store will move from The Kingsway to Marcus Drive