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When the price of scrap copper rises, incidents of copper theft at electrical stations, mining operations, and businesses do as well, jeopardizing the safety of the public - and the thieves.

Two electrical poles next to railway tracks had 25 guide wires cut some time within the last month, report Greater Sudbury police. Had the poles collapsed, they would have blocked the rails and could have resulted in serious injury or death.

On Nov. 10, one day after Father Bernard Cloutier was sentenced to five years in prison , the parish priest was granted bail until his case is heard before the Ontario Court of Appeal. The parish priest was sentenced to Nov.

Every year, communities across Canada use the third week of November to highlight issues and concerns about alcohol and drug use as part of drug awareness week. This year's theme is reducing impaired driving.

Four grown men, with tears streaming down their faces, stood up in a courtroom and told their stories of lifelong pain, feelings of shame and loneliness.

UPDATE - Nov. 11 - 8:20 a.m. A 37-year-old woman has been charged with failing to obey a school crossing sign, and has been fined of $175.

UPDATE - Nov. 10, 11 a.m. Michelle Sauve was located by Greater Sudbury police at about 10 a.m., Nov. 10. She is believed to be in good health, but was transported to St. Joseph's to receive any required medical attention.

Twenty-three drivers have received warnings from the Greater Sudbury police under the new distracted driving law, which took effect on Oct. 26.

Greater Sudbury Police stopped 492 vehicles during a RIDE check held on Saturday, Nov. 7, in an attempt to detect and stop impaired drivers. Of the 492 vehicles stopped, 17 drivers were given roadside demands to provide breath samples.

One person is in hospital with serious injuries after motor vehicle collision at Montee Principale and Bonin Street near Azilda Nov. 8 at around 11 a.m. Two vehicles were in the ditch. Greater Sudbury Police investigators are still on scene.