Greater Sudbury news

• Brian Ross Riddell, celebration of life

  06-07-2026 15:59 via sudbury.com
  
  A celebration of life for Brian Ross Riddell, will be held on July 25, 2026 at 2677 Rockwood Drive in Sudbury from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
  
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• Sudbury man receives suspended sentence in dispute with neighbour

  07-07-2026 00:17 via thesudburystar.com
  
  For threatening to harm another tenant in his Sudbury building, Jaycob Filiatrault picked up a suspended sentence.“You are an adult and you know you can’t behave this way to your neighbours,” Ontario Court Justice Nancy Kastner told Filiatrault via Zoom link. “They are entitled to a peaceful life in their home … The community will want to address it. Your record includes violence and threats of violence. This is a very lenient disposition.”Filiatrault, 46, w
  
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• Six arrested after 260 kilograms of cocaine seized: York Region police

  06-07-2026 23:20 via sudbury.com
  
  Police north of Toronto say they have charged six suspects in a drug trafficking investigation and seized hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and millions of dollars in cash.
  
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• One dead, one injured in shooting in Toronto's east end: police

  06-07-2026 23:20 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — One person is dead and another is injured after a shooting in Toronto's east end.
  Police say officers responded to reports of two people with gunshot wounds on Monday afternoon.
  
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• Grieving father launches group supporting families of volunteers lost in Ukraine

  06-07-2026 23:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — A grieving New Brunswick father has launched an organization to support the families of foreigners who have disappeared, died or been captured while fighting in Ukraine's foreign legion.
  
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• Champagne defends fiscal track as defence, infrastructure spending ratchets up

  06-07-2026 23:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Finance Minster François-Philippe Champagne says the Liberals are keeping federal finances under control even as key defence and infrastructure spending details remain under wraps.
  
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• Canada Soccer CEO Blue says World Cup enthusiasm must translate into lasting support

  06-07-2026 22:50 via sudbury.com
  
  Watching Canada embrace the FIFA World Cup has been a "breathtaking" experience for Kevin Blue.The co-host nation rallied not only behind the tournament, but truly celebrated the country's team, said Canada Soccer's CEO.
  
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• Questions remain about true cost of Greaeter Sudbury's events centre - Take our poll

  06-07-2026 22:38 via thesudburystar.com
  
  The City of Greater Sudbury admits it does not know how much the events centre will ultimately cost taxpayers.The Star asked Tom Davies Square how much the new centre will cost, when interest is considered on the debt.The city has said the events centre will have a price tag of $200 million; however, it will actually cost local taxpayers millions more. There is interest to consider — the city has already secured $90 million in debt for the events centre and may have to secure an additiona
  
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• Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report

  06-07-2026 22:35 via sudbury.com
  
  A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to aPolitico reportreleased Monday.
  
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• Platner says he will 'reflect' on Maine Senate campaign after woman accuses him of sexual assault

  06-07-2026 22:35 via sudbury.com
  
  A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to aPolitico reportreleased Monday.
  
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• Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

  06-07-2026 22:35 via sudbury.com
  
  A woman who previously dated Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to aPolitico reportreleased Monday, leading prominent supporters to pull their endorsemen
  
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• A toddler was found in a pool and declared dead. He's alive and his parents could be charged

  06-07-2026 22:35 via sudbury.com
  
  PHOENIX (AP) — A toddler discovered in a backyard pool in a Phoenix suburb in February was declared dead before being found breathing hours later in a room that serves as the hospital morgue, according to recently released police records.
  
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• CHARPENTIER, Gracia

  06-07-2026 22:19 via sudbury.com
  
  Gracia Charpentier (née Dufresne) 1934 - 2026 It is with profound sadness that the family announces her peaceful passing in Sudbury, Tuesday June 30th, 2026, at the age of 91.
  
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• KOSKI, Patsy

  06-07-2026 22:16 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with sadness that the family of Patsy Koski (Salo) announce her death at Trillium Ridge Community Living in Kingston on November 22, 2025, 10 days short of her one hundredth birthday. Patsy was born on December 2, 1925, in Sudbury Ontario.
  
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• Memorial Service: MORIN, François (Frank)

  06-07-2026 22:10 via sudbury.com
  
  In loving memory of Frank Morin, 94 years, who passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Finlandia Village with family at his side. Visitation at the Jackson and Barnard Funeral Home 233 Larch St after 10am on August 8th 2026. A memorial Service will be
  
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• RIDDELL, Shirley Marlene

  06-07-2026 22:06 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with great sadness that the family of Marlene Riddell announce her sudden and unexpected passing Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Health Sciences North Emergency Care
  
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• B.C.'s chief coroner envisions course to prepare people beyond TV 'preconceptions'

  06-07-2026 21:50 via sudbury.com
  
  BURNABY — British Columbia's chief coroner says the work of the coroners service is not like the portrayal in crime scene television shows, and those who take on the job might find it's not for them.
  Dr.
  
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• Victoria Whalen

  06-07-2026 21:49 via sudbury.com
  
  Victoria May “Mimi” Whalen’s graveside service and interment will take place on Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at 10 a.m.
  
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• BOUDREAU, John

  06-07-2026 21:43 via sudbury.com
  
  John passed away peacefully at the Maison McCulloch Hospice on July 5th, 2026, surrounded by family
  
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• Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

  06-07-2026 21:35 via sudbury.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — States across the country saw steep drops in the number of people covered by the Affordable Care Act over the past year, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of enrollees, according to new federal data that provides the
  
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• Sudbury author’s YA novel wins Nautilus award

  06-07-2026 20:57 via sudbury.com
  
  A-M Mawhiney’s ‘Fugitive Rifts’ is the third in the series
  
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• Republican to introduce bill prompting trade investigation of Canadian booze bans

  06-07-2026 20:50 via sudbury.com
  
  WASHINGTON — A Republican congresswoman for New York says she is introducing legislation to compel the United States Trade Representative to conduct an investigation into Canadian provinces that are not purchasing American alcohol.
  
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• Republican to introduce bill prompting trade investigation into Canadian booze bans

  06-07-2026 20:50 via sudbury.com
  
  WASHINGTON — A Republican congresswoman for New York said she is introducing legislation to compel the United States Trade Representative to conduct an investigation into Canadian provinces that are not purchasing American alcohol.
  
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• Mourners gather at B.C. dock to mourn six lost at sea in fishing charter sinking

  06-07-2026 20:50 via sudbury.com
  
  RICHMOND — About 100 mourners gathered at a public dock in Richmond, B.C., to commemorate six victims missing and feared drowned after a charter boat sinking in the Strait of Georgia a week earlier.
  
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• YES Theatre production of ‘Come From Away’ opens July 6

  06-07-2026 20:48 via sudbury.com
  
  Award-winning musical about how Gander, Nfld residents took in 7,000 stranded travellers after the Sept. 11 attack in New York City hits the stage at Sudbury Theatre Centre until Aug. 8
  
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• HURLEY, Jenny

  06-07-2026 20:37 via sudbury.com
  
  With sadness the family of Jenny Hurley (nee Goy) announces her passing at Health Sciences North on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, at the age of 90
  
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• Federal union adding millions to strike fund ahead of 'challenging' contract talks

  06-07-2026 19:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — A federal union says it will add millions of dollars to its strike fund ahead of what it expects to be "challenging" contract talks this fall.
  
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• Quebec watchdog seeking videos, witnesses of shooting that killed officer, bystander

  06-07-2026 19:20 via sudbury.com
  
  MONTRÉAL — Quebec's police watchdog has set up a command post in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood to find witnesses to a shooting that killed an officer and bystander.
  
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• Lime to take over some e-scooter operations in Canada from Neuron amid acquisition

  06-07-2026 19:20 via sudbury.com
  
  The Canadian arm of e-scooter service Lime says it has acquired rival Neuron Mobility Canada Ltd. and will take over the company's operations in several cities.
  
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• CP NewsAlert: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen leaving Canadian Space Agency

  06-07-2026 19:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who made a historic trip around the moon aboard NASA's Artemis 2 mission earlier this year, is leaving the Canadian Space Agency.
  
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