Greater Sudbury news

• Government spent $19 billion on outside services in 2024-25

  13-11-2025 23:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Government records show the federal government spent more than $19 billion on external professional and special services in 2024-25 — an increase of almost $2 billion from the previous year and almost $8.5 billion since 2020.
  
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• Government spends $19 billion on external services, despite vow to trim spending

  13-11-2025 23:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Government records show the federal government spent more than $19 billion on external professional and special services in 2024-25 — an increase of almost $2 billion since last year and of about $8.5 billion since 2020.
  
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• B.C. judge says self-defence can include expelling someone who has outstayed welcome

  13-11-2025 23:20 via sudbury.com
  
  DUNCAN — A B.C. Supreme Court judge says self-defence rules that allow people to arm themselves against an intruder can also include situations where someone refuses to leave after initially being welcomed.
  
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• Alberta's Smith supportive of new major projects, says pipeline negotiation ongoing

  13-11-2025 22:50 via sudbury.com
  
  CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's on board with Prime Minister Mark Carney's second batch of key major projects picked out for potential fast-track approval.
  
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• ETHIER, Armand

  13-11-2025 22:45 via sudbury.com
  
  ETHIER, Armand (79) Died peacefully with family by his side in Bracebridge, Ontario on Nov 7, 2025. Armand was born in Sudbury on Aug 4,1946 to mother Lucienne (Bazinet) and father Donat Ethier.
  
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• Project Paris has made social housing complex safer: Sudbury police

  13-11-2025 22:40 via thesudburystar.com
  Greater Sudbury Police officers have arrested 21 people following a crackdown of illegal activity at 1920 and 1960 Paris Street – the scene of a double murder earlier this year. They also recovered drugs and $150,00 in stolen goods. “In response to concerns expressed by residents and community partners at 1920 and 1960 Paris Street, officers conducted Project Paris between October 27 and November 7, 2025,” police said in a release. “This proactive initiative focused on in
  
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• Police investigating early-morning house fire in Minnow Lake

  13-11-2025 22:36 via thesudburystar.com
  A house fire early Thursday in the Minnow Lake area has been deemed suspicious. A passerby noticed smoke from the building on Howey Drive at Somerset Street around 6:30 a.m. and contacted Greater Sudbury Fire Services, said deputy chief Jesse Oshell. “The house was under renovation and unoccupied,” he said. “So no-one was living in the residence and there are no injuries to report.” Oshell said the cause was not immediately obvious and the scene was turned over to Greater
  
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• SIMARD, Thérèse

  13-11-2025 22:31 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with heavy hearts that the family announces her passing in Sudbury, on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the age of 93 years
  
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• CP NewsAlert: BCGEU members vote in favour of deal to end strike

  13-11-2025 22:20 via sudbury.com
  
  BURNABY — The British Columbia General Employees' Union says its members have voted to ratify an agreement with the provincial government, marking the "official end" to a strike that lasted eight weeks. More coming. The Canadian Press
  
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• BCGEU members vote 89 per cent in favour of deal to officially end strike

  13-11-2025 22:20 via sudbury.com
  
  BURNABY — The British Columbia General Employees' Union says its members have voted to ratify an agreement with the provincial government, marking the "official end" to a strike that lasted eight weeks.
  
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• BBC apologizes to Trump over its misleading edit, but says there's no basis for a defamation claim

  13-11-2025 22:05 via sudbury.com
  
  LONDON (AP) — The BBC apologized Thursday to U.S. President Donald Trump over a misleading edit of his speech on Jan. 6, 2021 but said it strongly disagreed that there was a basis for a defamation lawsuit.
  
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• RIUTTA, Kari

  13-11-2025 22:02 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kari John Riutta, who passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025, in Sudbury, Ontario
  
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• What is Ksi Lisims LNG, B.C. project being fast tracked by Feds?

  13-11-2025 21:50 via sudbury.com
  
  TERRACE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — The Ksi Lisims LNG facility in northern British Columbia and the North Coast Transmission Line that is planned to power it are among major projects that Prime Minister Mark Carney says will be reviewed for fast-tra
  
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• Sudbury teenager a 'good guy except for when he drinks' 

  13-11-2025 21:46 via thesudburystar.com
  A Sudbury teen who choked his girlfriend as passing motorists watched, then assaulted a woman on a bicycle moments later, has been given a conditional discharge.
    Ayden Knoll, 19, pleaded guilty in Sudbury court to assault by choking and assault. Despite the discharge, he will be on a short leash thanks to a three-year probation order that includes a condition that he takes treatment for alcohol abuse, domestic violence, grief/bereavement, and anger management.
    Knoll will not have a
  
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• City grapples with event centre parking crunch

  13-11-2025 21:46 via sudbury.com
  
  The City of Greater Sudbury has found room for 185 new parking spaces downtown to make up for some of the 271 spaces taken up to accommodate the event centre’s years-long construction
  
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• ROBILLARD, Denis

  13-11-2025 21:38 via sudbury.com
  
  The family announces with sorrow the passing of Denis Robillard on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Health Sciences North at the age of 73 Years
  
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• Trump's next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says

  13-11-2025 21:05 via sudbury.com
  
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff said Thursday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday or early next week to start an immigration enforcement operation.
  
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• Immigration agents will launch an operation in Charlotte this weekend, sheriff says

  13-11-2025 21:05 via sudbury.com
  CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina sheriff said Thursday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel are expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday or early next week to start an immigration enforcement operation.
  
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• Cleveland pitcher Emmanuel Clase arrested at NY airport in connection with alleged gambling scheme

  13-11-2025 20:35 via sudbury.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Cleveland Guardians star pitcher Emmanuel Clase was arrested Thursday at John F. Kennedy Airport on charges accusing him of taking bribes to help gamblers win bets on his pitches.
  
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• Applications open for 2026 business incubator program in Sudbury

  13-11-2025 20:34 via thesudburystar.com
  The City of Greater Sudbury is now accepting applications for the business incubator program, offered through the Regional Business Centre. This is a free, part-time program that offers participants access to mentorship, business training and networking opportunities to help transform ideas into viable, sustainable ventures. It is catered towards entrepreneurs who are developing innovative business ideas or introducing new approaches within their industry.
    Participants in the program will
  
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• Connect to community and climate resilience in Sudbury on Nov. 15

  13-11-2025 20:29 via thesudburystar.com
  You are invited to connect to community and climate resilience at Neighbourhoods for Nature, Caring Communities on Nov. 15 at the main library, 74 Mackenzie St.  The Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury will host this community event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come by to connect with information, resources, activities and community organizations.
    Understand local climate risks, what you can do, and what local resources and programs are available.  Connect to information, resources
  
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• VIDEO: This Ontario man says ChatGPT sent him spiralling into ‘AI psychosis’

  13-11-2025 20:27 via sudbury.com
  
  Tonight on Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: We speak to a Canadian who is among the plaintiffs suing OpenAI, alleging its popular chatbot can lead to delusional behaviour — and even suicide
  
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• B.C. Human Rights Commissioner says stigmatizing drug use is a violation

  13-11-2025 20:20 via sudbury.com
  
  VANCOUVER — British Columbia's Human Rights Commissioner is criticizing the province's handling of the deadly opioid crisis, saying it takes a stigma-based approach that is "a violation" of human rights.
  
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• Justice Department sues to block California US House map in clash that could tip control of Congress

  13-11-2025 20:05 via sudbury.com
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters last week, joining a court battle that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026.
  
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• Israel says militants in Gaza have handed over to the Red Cross a body believed to be a hostage

  13-11-2025 20:05 via sudbury.com
  
  JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s army said Thursday that militants in Gaza have handed over to the Red Cross a body believed to be a hostage. Since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began on Oct.
  
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• City confirms speed cameras to cease operations Friday

  13-11-2025 19:53 via sudbury.com
  
  The City of Greater Sudbury will maintain its collection of six speed cameras until the bitter end, ceasing operations by Friday, which is the provincially mandated deadline
  
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• RCMP in British Columbia help dismantle global cybercrime network

  13-11-2025 19:20 via sudbury.com
  
  SURREY — Police in British Columbia say they have dismantled a local operation involved in global cybercrime activity that used malicious software.
  
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• China, Russia spying on governments, businesses in Canada's Arctic: CSIS director

  13-11-2025 19:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Canadian Security Intelligence Service director Dan Rogers warns that spies from China and Russia have a significant interest in Canada's Arctic and those developing its potential.
  
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• Fire damages house on Howey Drive in Sudbury

  13-11-2025 19:06 via thesudburystar.com
  Firefighters were on the scene of a house fire on Howey Drive in Sudbury on Thursday morning. Police closed Howey Drive to traffic between Somerset Street and Devon Road while firefighters battled the blaze. The road is now open.
  
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• Ontario has a 1,337-year-old tree and you can visit it

  13-11-2025 18:54 via village-life.ca
  
  From ancient cedars and hemlocks to Canada’s oldest red pines, Ontario is home to some of the most remarkable old-growth trees on Earth.
  
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• Influencers have more reach on 5 major platforms than news media, politicians: report

  13-11-2025 18:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — More than two-thirds of younger Canadians engage with political content from influencers — and influencers have significantly more reach on five major social media platforms than news media outlets or politicians, a new study indicates.
  
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• BR-Influencers-Politics

  13-11-2025 18:50 via sudbury.com
  OTTAWA — Influencers have more reach on five major social media platforms than either news media or politicians, a new report says. The report was released today by the McGill University and University of Toronto-led Media Ecosystem Observatory.
  
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• 6 daily habits for a sharper mind

  13-11-2025 18:29 via village-life.ca
  
  Your mind doesn’t have to dull with age. In fact, science shows that the right daily habits can keep your memory sharp and your thinking clear well into later life.
  
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• Feed your brain: 5 fall foods that boost memory and focus

  13-11-2025 18:25 via village-life.ca
  
  From walnuts to beets, the autumn bounty in Ontario is more than delicious—it’s scientifically linked to better brain function. Here’s how to make every bite count.
  
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• Man, 29, facing multiple charges after Peel police seize $1M in drugs

  13-11-2025 18:20 via sudbury.com
  
  Police in Peel Region say a man has been arrested after officers seized $1 million in drugs and a loaded gun. Police say their investigation began in September when officers received information about a suspected drug trafficking operation in Peel.
  
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• Anti-inflammatory cold-weather habits that help your joints feel better

  13-11-2025 18:15 via village-life.ca
  
  Tea, spices, smart comfort foods, and small daily movements can reduce stiffness and keep joints comfortable in colder months.
  
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• Opinion: I will keep fighting for the planet, Mathur says

  13-11-2025 18:13 via sudbury.com
  
  ‘It is time for every leader to prove that they value people over polluters. My generation will not stop pushing for policies that match the science and protect our future.’
  
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• De SIMONE, Franco

  13-11-2025 18:13 via sudbury.com
  
  Franco (Frank) De Simone August 10, 1942 – November 10, 2025 Frank De Simone, aged 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. Frank was the beloved husband of Maria (De Luca) for 62 years.
  
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• You can catch a free movie at Cineplex tomorrow. Here’s what’s on

  13-11-2025 18:10 via village-life.ca
  
  Cineplex is hosting a morning of free, family-friendly movies and $3 concessions for its 13th annual Community Day — and all you have to do is show up.
  
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• Being a lucky fisherman pays off for Garson resident

  13-11-2025 18:08 via sudbury.com
  
  Patrick Brown won the friendly biggest fish pool with his buddies and decided to buy some lottery tickets
  
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• Healthy air fryer veggie pairings that make cold-weather produce taste incredible

  13-11-2025 18:05 via village-life.ca
  
  These quick, nutrient-rich combinations turn winter squash, roots, and cruciferous veggies into crisp, flavour-packed sides in 20 minutes or less.
  
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• Sudbury hockey author launches book drive to support hospital foundation

  13-11-2025 18:04 via sudbury.com
  
  Well-known hockey writer Mike Commito is selling his hockey books this month and next to lend support to the Health Sciences North Foundation
  
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• ‘Exotic’ Copper Cliff the setting for southern author’s new murder mystery

  13-11-2025 17:54 via sudbury.com
  
  Trina Brooks isn’t from the area, but she spent so much time with family here as a kid, she considers herself a ‘half-northerner’. This is the second self-published novel she has set in the area
  
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• Ontario to spend $210M on non-speed camera road safety measures following ban

  13-11-2025 17:50 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government is earmarking $210 million for municipalities to implement traffic-calming measures as its ban on speed cameras is set to take effect.
  
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• Researchers mark 20 years of tracking NOSM University MD student success

  13-11-2025 17:45 via thesudburystar.com
  As part of NOSM University’s social accountability mandate, researchers have tracked students and graduates since the medical school opened its doors in 2005, with the goal of understanding the long-term impacts of its model of distributed, community-engaged medical education in Northern Ontario. Formerly the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, NOSM was established “with an explicit social accountability mandate to improve health equity,” the university said in a media release
  
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• Oklahoma governor spares the life of death row inmate just before scheduled lethal injection

  13-11-2025 17:35 via sudbury.com
  
  McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has spared the life of a death row inmate just before he was set to receive a lethal injection on Thursday, commuting the man’s sentence to life in prison without parole.
  
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• Ombudsman flooded with long-term care complaints from the North

  13-11-2025 17:30 via sudbury.com
  
  Ontario's Patient Ombudsman issued its annual report this week, which highlights concerns about long-term care homes are among the largest group of patients worried about their care, especially in Northern Ontario
  
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• Huntington bestows honorary degrees on four of Sudbury’s community leaders

  13-11-2025 17:22 via thesudburystar.com
  Huntington University celebrated four of Greater Sudbury’s well-known community leaders for their professional achievements and civic leadership with the presentation of honorary degrees in a conferral ceremony in Science North’s Vale Cavern on Oct. 23. Mary-Liz Warwick, Ralph McIntosh, Judith Straughan and Dan Xilon each received an honorary doctorate of sacred letters, “one of the highest honours for achievement given by the university” in recognition of their “ex
  
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• Ontario to set up school board support offices, starting with those under supervision

  13-11-2025 17:20 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra has announced that the province is establishing offices within school boards for parents to escalate issues beyond their school — starting with five boards currently under supervision.
  
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• SMYTH, Deborah Ann

  13-11-2025 17:14 via sudbury.com
  
  06-Oct-1957 - 07-Nov-2025 Forever loved and always remembered. It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Debbie Smyth (née Akerman), who left us unexpectedly on November 7, 2025, at the age of 68.
  
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