Small Laurentian University program fights for survival ahead of expected cuts
Ahead of expected cuts and potential layoffs at Sudbury's Laurentian University, one small program is advocating for its survival.
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Sudbury’s first vaccination site ready to open
As Phase 1 of Ontario's vaccine program rolls out across northeastern Ontario, Public Health Sudbury & Districts has been busy preparing a mass vaccination site.
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Transport collision spreads debris across Sudbury roadway
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Sudbury police seize weapons, large amounts of drugs in raid of South End residence
Three people from Sudbury are facing numerous drug and weapons charges after Greater Sudbury Police raided a residence in the South End of the city Feb. 20.
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Winter weather travel advisory for Highway 17 corridor
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Sudbury motorist caught stunt driving was a suspended driver, police say
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Second COVID vaccine doses rolling out in northeast
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Two Sudbury schools sent home after five variant cases confirmed
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Sudbury shops shifting their business model to adapt to COVID realities
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Volunteer-run homeless shelter in Sudbury forced to close
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High demand already for video game design course at Cambrian College
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Brampton, Ont. parents charged after more than 100 kg of drugs found in luggage and child’s suitcase
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Lexi's legacy: Family fights for better mental health access after losing daughter to suicide
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Prince Harry says he prefers The Crown to the 'toxic' British press
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Head of Canada's largest pension plan received COVID-19 vaccine in Dubai: memo
The CEO of Canada's largest pension fund says in a memo to employees that he received a COVID-19 vaccination while on a 'very personal' trip to Dubai.
Small Laurentian University program fights for survival ahead of expected cuts
Ahead of expected cuts and potential layoffs at Sudbury's Laurentian University, one small program is advocating for its survival.
Postcard campaign aims to lessen social isolation
Be on the lookout for a special delivery from Canada Post. In the coming weeks, it will be mailing out 13.5 million postcards, one for every mailing address in Canada.
Woman taken to hospital after her vehicle collides with freight train near Timmins
A 51-year-old woman had to be extracted from her vehicle Thursday morning near Timmins after her vehicle was struck by a 39-car freight train.
Parry Sound OPP charge four people after drug investigation
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