Greater Sudbury news

• COVID-19: Trudeau says lack of Canadian vaccine production means others could get inoculations first

  24-11-2020 22:20 via sudbury.com
  
  The prime minister's comments came as Ontario and Quebec each reported more than 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday
  
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• More collaboration needed as services for homeless population can be confusing and frustrating

  28-01-2021 04:31 via sudbury.com
  
  Vulnerable Sudburians slipping through the cracks due to gaps in services and a difficult to navigate system
  
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• A look at COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021

  28-01-2021 04:05 via sudbury.com
  
  The latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Canada as of 10:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. In Canada, the provinces are reporting 22,870 new vaccinations administered for a total of 891,324 doses given.
  
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• Nominations open for Sudbury MPP’s ‘Good Neighbours Award’

  28-01-2021 03:00 via sudbury.com
  
  Do you know anyone who goes above and beyond to improve their neighbours’ lives?
  
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• COVID-19: In the rush for coronavirus information, unreviewed scientific papers are being publicized

  28-01-2021 02:55 via sudbury.com
  
  The internet has made scientific research more available to the public and the media
  
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• The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021

  28-01-2021 02:35 via sudbury.com
  
  The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. There are 761,226 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Canada: 761,226 confirmed cases (57,740 active, 683,953 resolved, 19,533 deaths).
  
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• Report details yelling, screaming and aggressive conduct at Rideau Hall under Payette

  28-01-2021 02:05 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — The review of Rideau Hall that led governor general Julie Payette to resign found dozens of people who called the working conditions there hostile, negative, toxic or poisoned.
  
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• Report details 'yelling, screaming, aggressive conduct' at Rideau Hall under Payette

  28-01-2021 02:05 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — The review of Rideau Hall that led governor general Julie Payette to resign found dozens of people who called the working conditions there hostile, negative, toxic or poisoned. The government released the review by Quintet Consulting Corp.
  
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• NOSM, OPSEU ratify collective agreement

  28-01-2021 02:00 via sudbury.com
  
  Agreement is in effect until April 20, 2024
  
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• B.C. couple accused of flying to Yukon to get COVID-19 vaccine to appear in court

  28-01-2021 01:35 via sudbury.com
  
  WHITEHORSE — A Vancouver couple accused of flying to a remote Yukon community to get the COVID-19 vaccine will have to answer for their alleged actions in a courtroom.
  
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• Letter: Mayor stepped up to the plate, local MPPs ‘barking up the wrong tree’

  28-01-2021 01:00 via sudbury.com
  
  Letter-writer thanks Mayor Brian Bigger for ‘reflections’ on the pandemic, while criticizing area’s NDP MPPs for response to Amberwood outbreak
  
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• Vancouver mayor says he's hopeful Ottawa wants to discuss decriminalization of drugs

  28-01-2021 00:35 via sudbury.com
  
  Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he's encouraged by the federal health minister's commitment to work with the city after it asked that possession of small amounts of illicit drugs be decriminalized.
  
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• LU faculty demand financial data, threaten bargaining in bad faith complaint

  28-01-2021 00:00 via sudbury.com
  
  If future viability of university is at stake, Laurentian should be transparent, says LUFA
  
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• WATCH Council holds public consultation on homelessness

  27-01-2021 23:38 via sudbury.com
  
  First of two public input sessions held Wednesday evening
  
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• LIVE at 6 PM Council holding public consultation on homelessness

  27-01-2021 23:38 via sudbury.com
  
  First of two public input sessions this week to be held tonight
  
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• Inuit women's organization and RCMP hope to reduce gender-based violence

  27-01-2021 23:35 via sudbury.com
  
  IQALUIT — The national organization representing Inuit women in Canada has signed an agreement with the RCMP to work to reduce violence against Inuit women, children and gender diverse people.
  
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• Three Sudbury long-term care homes being offered COVID-19 vaccines

  27-01-2021 23:30 via sudbury.com
  
  Residents of Pioneer Manor, Extendicare York and Extendicare Falconbridge all being offered Moderna vaccine
  
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• Sentinels of the forest (3 photos)

  27-01-2021 23:00 via sudbury.com
  
  This week, Back Roads Bill looks at fire towers and would like to hear from you about your favourite fire tower locations as well as details about the view
  
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• Drug charge against former Sudbury reporter being diverted

  27-01-2021 23:00 via sudbury.com
  
  It means it is being dealt with out of court, and will likely be dropped or dismissed
  
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• Students who report sexual violence can't be asked about sexual history: Ontario govt

  27-01-2021 22:35 via sudbury.com
  
  Ontario is moving to bar colleges and universities from asking students who report sexual violence or harassment about their sexual history.
  
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• Carved stone pillar found on B.C. beach identified as Indigenous artifact

  27-01-2021 22:35 via sudbury.com
  
  VICTORIA — The Royal B.C. Museum says it has confirmed a carved stone pillar found at low tide on a beach in Victoria last summer is an Indigenous artifact.
  
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• Public Health Sudbury reports five new COVID-19 cases Jan. 27

  27-01-2021 22:23 via sudbury.com
  
  Health unit says there are now 82 active cases being monitored 
  
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• Wiikwemkoong Tribal Police chief charged with sexual assault, report

  27-01-2021 22:05 via sudbury.com
  
  Anyone with information regarding this incident urged to call OPP
  
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• Canadian man charged in U.S. with NetWalker ransomware attacks

  27-01-2021 22:05 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — An investigation into a scourge of NetWalker ransomware attacks has led to the arrest of a Canadian man, the U.S. Department of Justice said on Wednesday.
  
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• PORKOLA, Sirkka

  27-01-2021 21:56 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Mummu and Iso Mummu. Sirkka was born on January 27, 1944 in Sievi, Finland and she passed away on January 26, 2021.
  
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• HABEL, Fernand

  27-01-2021 21:53 via sudbury.com
  
  In loving memory of Fernand Habel, 46 years who passed away on January 22, 2021 in Sudbury. Beloved son of Fernand Aubin and Yollande Jeanveau both predeceased. Loving brother of Roger Aubin predeceased, Joe-Anne Pelissier and Rose-Anne Constable.
  
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• Gentili: That time I went to Hornepayne for a train derailment and got lost in the bush (for a time)

  27-01-2021 21:53 via sudbury.com
  
  Sudbury.com editor Mark Gentili tells a story from the early days of his career
  
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• Senate to resume six days later than planned in due to COVID-19 pandemic

  27-01-2021 21:05 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — The Senate will be reopening for business nearly a week later than planned, partly in response to the surging second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senate Speaker George Furey is extending the adjournment period until Feb.
  
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• More southern Alberta communities voice concern over province's plans to expand coal

  27-01-2021 21:05 via sudbury.com
  
  Concern over the Alberta government's decision to drop a coal policy that has protected the eastern slopes of the Rockies for decades is growing among area communities At least six cities, towns and municipal districts in southwest Alberta have now e
  
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• Alberta border agents made record meth bust after pulling over produce truck

  27-01-2021 21:05 via sudbury.com
  
  COUTTS, Alta. — The Canada Border Services Agency says officers in southern Alberta made the country's largest-ever methamphetamine seizure at a land border crossing last month.
  
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