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• Lack of Punjabi interpreter delays Sudbury murder trial

  15-11-2025 17:14 via thesudburystar.com
  An effort by a Sudbury man to withdraw his plea of guilty in his wife’s murder more than three years ago has been delayed. A Punjabi interpreter failed to show up on Friday in Sudbury court to assist the accused, Hatinder Sharma. As a result, the case was adjourned to a tentative date of Dec. 19. Sharma pleaded guilty on March 10 to second-degree murder in the death of his wife, Kanika Arora, 27, in their Spruce Street home on Aug. 11, 2022. A sentencing hearing for Sharma, 37, was set for
  
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• Opponents of Trump-backed redistricting in Missouri submit a petition to force a public vote

  09-12-2025 17:35 via sudbury.com
  
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• KRIEGER, Della

  09-12-2025 17:25 via sudbury.com
  
  December 7, 2025 (76) It is with the deepest sadness and pain that the family of Della Krieger announces that she lost her courageous fight against multiple myeloma on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at the age of 76.
  
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• Sexual assault investigation of army officer flawed by 'tunnel vision': watchdog

  09-12-2025 17:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — A military justice watchdog says an investigation of a sexual assault claim against former army officer Dany Fortin was compromised by tunnel vision, bias and a lack of oversight.
  
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• Immigrant women care workers keep Ontario’s home care afloat under exploitative conditions

  09-12-2025 17:20 via sudbury.com
  This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
  
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• Sudbury Secondary School open house on Dec. 11 

  09-12-2025 17:10 via thesudburystar.com
  Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to an Open House at Sudbury Secondary School on Dec. 11 at 6 p.m.
    Students within the Sudbury Secondary School boundary are welcome, regardless of which school they currently attend. Busing to the Arts Education Program is offered to students from all schools within Sudbury and surrounding areas.
    During the Open House, families can tour the state-of-the-art facility and meet staff who will be pleased to answer any q
  
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• A festive Kindergarten open house at École St-Augustin in Garson

  09-12-2025 17:03 via thesudburystar.com
  Families from Garson, Falconbridge and Skead are invited to discover École St-Augustin, 648 O’Neil Dr. in Garson, in a festive atmosphere during a Kindergarten open house on
   
  Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. This event is intended for families with children born in 2022 who will begin school in September 2026.
    During the evening, parents and their children will have the opportunity to tour the classrooms, meet the school team and Santa Claus, and take part in various holiday
  
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• Ottawa inks partnership with Canadian firms on military's Arctic satellite project

  09-12-2025 16:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Ottawa has signed a new strategic partnership with the Canadian firms Telesat and MDA Space to develop military satellite communications for the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic.
  
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• Liberals say they'll vote against Conservative motion declaring support for pipeline

  09-12-2025 16:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson says a Conservative motion declaring support for a pipeline is a cynical ploy designed to divide MPs.
  
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• House set to vote today on Conservative motion declaring support for pipeline to B.C.

  09-12-2025 16:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Members of Parliament are set to debate a Conservative motion today that declares support for an oil pipeline to British Columbia's coast.
  
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• Family of 15-year-old shot dead by police near Montreal sues officers, city

  09-12-2025 16:50 via sudbury.com
  
  MONTREAL — The family of a 15-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in an off-island suburb of Montreal in September is suing the officers and the city of Longueuil, Que.
  
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• The Living Nativity returns to Sudbury on Dec. 21

  09-12-2025 16:47 via thesudburystar.com
  All Nations Church says it is thrilled to announce the return of The Living Nativity, a beloved Christmas tradition in Sudbury, for its 38th consecutive year.This event will take place nightly on the grounds of Science North from Dec. 21 to Dec. 24, with the presentation commencing at 7:30 p.m.All Nations Church is also excited for the special fireworks presentation occurring after the show on Christmas Eve. “The Living Nativity brings to life the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, featur
  
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• Venezuelan opposition leader's news conference called off a day before Nobel Peace Prize ceremony

  09-12-2025 16:35 via sudbury.com
  
  OSLO, Norway (AP) — A planned news conference Tuesday by Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winnerMaría Corina Machadowas canceled after a several-hour delay, a day before the award ceremony in Oslo.
  
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• DWYER, Kevin

  09-12-2025 16:25 via sudbury.com
  
  In loving memory of Kevin Ignatius Dwyer who peacefully passed away December 5th, 2025, in his 87th year surrounded by his family. Kevin was born on "the beach hill", Bell Island, Newfoundland September 8th, 1939, to Annie and Leo Dwyer.
  
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• KIRKNESS, Raymond

  09-12-2025 16:02 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Kirkness announces his passing on December 7, 2025, at the Maison McCulloch Hospice in Sudbury, after a courageous battle with cancer
  
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• Hey parents, it’s time to check those vaccination records

  09-12-2025 15:59 via sudbury.com
  
  Public Health Sudbury & Districts says with missing or incomplete records for 3,800 local students, now is the time to ensure your child is fully immunized
  
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• FBI release new Ryan Wedding photo in hunt for Olympian turned alleged drug kingpin

  09-12-2025 15:50 via sudbury.com
  
  A new photo of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding has been released by U.S. law enforcement as they chase down the alleged Olympian turned drug kingpin.
  
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• Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says

  09-12-2025 15:35 via sudbury.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — The Justice Department can publicly releaseinvestigative materialsfrom a sex trafficking case againstGhislaine Maxwell , the longtime confidant ofJeffrey Epstein , a federal judge said on Tuesday. Judge Paul A.
  
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• Judge grants Justice Department request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell records in sex trafficking case

  09-12-2025 15:35 via sudbury.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge said Tuesday the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein. Judge Paul A.
  
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• Comics North hosting holiday food drive

  09-12-2025 15:33 via sudbury.com
  
  The downtown comic book and video game shop is hosting their 10th annual food drive until Dec. 14
  
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• Snow squalls could bring up to 20 cm of snow to Sudbury area

  09-12-2025 15:12 via sudbury.com
  
  Environment Canada says wind gusts of up to 60 km/h will blow that snow around, likely making driving dangerous
  
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• Long Island Republican Bruce Blakeman is running for New York governor

  09-12-2025 15:05 via sudbury.com
  
  Nassau County ExecutiveBruce Blakeman , a firebrand Long Island Republican, announced a run for governor of New York on Tuesday, setting up a primary clash with fellow Trump ally U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik.
  
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• Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco in sexual abuse case

  09-12-2025 15:05 via sudbury.com
  SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic — (AP) — An appeals court in the Dominican Republic on Tuesday ordered a new trial for Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who was convicted earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor and had received a two-ye
  
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• OPP confirms investigation into company that received money from Skills Development Fund

  09-12-2025 14:33 via sudbury.com
  
  Probe started after ‘irregularities’ found with higher education payments
  
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• Health Canada approves 1st pill to treat postpartum depression

  09-12-2025 14:20 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — Health Canada has approved the first drug designed to treat postpartum depression.
  
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• Shohei Ohtani is the AP's Male Athlete of the Year for record-tying 4th time

  09-12-2025 13:35 via sudbury.com
  
  PASADENA, Calif. (AP) —Shohei Ohtaniis catching up with more legends.
  
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• International court sentences Sudanese militia leader to 20 years in prison for Darfur atrocities

  09-12-2025 10:35 via sudbury.com
  
  THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at theInternational Criminal Courtsentenced a leader of the feared Sudanese Janjaweed militia to 20 years imprisonment Tuesday for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in the catastrophic conflict
  
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• A fire in an office building in Indonesia's capital kills at least 22 people

  09-12-2025 10:35 via sudbury.com
  
  JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A fire ripped through an office building in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman, police said.
  
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• A fire in an office building in Indonesia's capital kills at least 17 people

  09-12-2025 10:35 via sudbury.com
  
  JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A fire tore through an office building in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 17 people, police said.
  
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• Transat starts to cancel flights as strike deadline looms

  09-12-2025 10:20 via sudbury.com
  
  MONTREAL — Air Transat is beginning to cancel flights as the clock ticks down on a Wednesday morning strike deadline from pilots near the peak of the holiday travel period.Travel company Transat A.T. Inc.
  
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