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• Possible stabbing downtown closes transit terminal

  15-11-2019 17:32 via sudbury.com
  
  Heavy police presence, public asked to avoid the area
  
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• Thriving African Families receives $300k from Ontario Trillium Fund

  08-01-2026 23:00 via sudbury.com
  
  The community organization will fund three years of a program called the Village Square, supporting Black caregivers, parents and guardians in Northern Ontario
  
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• What Trump's aspiration to conquer Greenland means for Canada

  08-01-2026 22:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Canada's closest physical neighbours are in an escalating dispute that risks breaking the military alliance that has protected the nations of the North Atlantic for decades.U.S.
  
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• Carney to travel to Qatar next week alongside trips to China, Switzerland

  08-01-2026 22:50 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Doha, Qatar on Jan. 18 for a bilateral visit as he seeks to broaden trade relations and drum up foreign investment.
  
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• DÉMORÉ , René

  08-01-2026 22:26 via sudbury.com
  
  In loving memory of René Démoré, 93 years who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Health Sciences North Sudbury. Beloved husband of Aline Démoré (née Gingras) predeceased 2015.
  
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• RIIKONEN, Aila

  08-01-2026 22:20 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with great sadness that the family of Aila Tuulikki Riikonen announces her passing on January 6, 2026, at Health Sciences North, after a brief illness. She was 93.
  
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• CORELLI, Maurice

  08-01-2026 22:17 via sudbury.com
  
  It is with heavy hearts that the family of Maurice announce his passing on Monday, January 5th, 2026, in Sudbury, at the age of 84 years. Son of the late Guerino Corelli and of the late Merilda Corelli (née Leclair).
  
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• Attempted murder charge laid in incident on Manitoulin Island

  08-01-2026 22:07 via thesudburystar.com
  A young Manitoulin man is charged with attempted murder following a firearm-related incident in the Gore Bay area. Manitoulin OPP said members responded Wednesday around 1:30 a.m. to the incident, which occurred in the vicinity of Emery Road and Highway 542 in Gordon Township. There were no physical injuries reported. Cade McCurdy, 23, of Gordon Township, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, assault, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, uttering threats to
  
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• Denmark, Greenland envoys met with White House officials over Trump's call for a 'takeover'

  08-01-2026 22:05 via sudbury.com
  
  Denmark and Greenland’s envoys to Washington have begun a vigorous effort to urge U.S. lawmakers as well as key Trump administration officials to step back from President Donald Trump's call for a “takeover” of the strategic Arctic island.
  
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• City of Greater Sudbury announces second major staff shake-up: Fowke out

  08-01-2026 21:59 via thesudburystar.com
  For the second time on Thursday, The Star has learned of a major staff shake-up at the City of Greater Sudbury. An email was circulated to staff by CAO Shari Lichterman Thursday afternoon, indicating Kevin Fowke, the former GM of corporate services, has been terminated. “To position the organization for success as we head into 2026, we’ve made some changes to the organizational structure and roles. These changes have resulted in the departure of some staff, including senior leaders.
  
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• Strike by faculty at Laurentian University a ‘definite possibility’

  08-01-2026 21:52 via thesudburystar.com
  Professors, librarians and counselling staff at Laurentian University could hit the bricks in a little more than a week if they don’t see significant progress in their contract talks. Fabrice Colin, president of the Laurentian University Faculty Association, said an overwhelming majority of members voted in favour of strike action should their demands not be met, and they will be in a legal position to do so as of mid-month.  “We received strong support from our members with a 9
  
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• Kashechewan First Nation evacuation plans will prioritize 500 vulnerable people: feds

  08-01-2026 21:50 via sudbury.com
  
  Indigenous Services Canada says the evacuation of 500 vulnerable people from a remote First Nation in northern Ontario will happen "as early as possible," as the community deals with failures in its water supply and sewage systems.
  
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• House refuses to override Trump vetoes as Republicans stick with president

  08-01-2026 21:35 via sudbury.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The House refused Thursday to override President Donald Trump's veto of two low-profile bills as Republicans stuck with the president despite their prior support for the measures.
  
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• Queen's Athletic Skating Oval closed due to mild weather

  08-01-2026 21:24 via sudbury.com
  
  The City of Greater Sudbury municipal skating oval located on Cypress Street in Greater Sudbury is now off-limits as warmer-than-usual weather makes ice maintenance impossible until further notice
  
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• Update: City won't confirm details of management layoffs

  08-01-2026 21:15 via sudbury.com
  
  Sudbury.com received anonymous tips that city managers have lost their jobs this week, but city communications staff declined to confirm who lost their jobs
  
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• Update: City isn't confirming details of management layoffs

  08-01-2026 21:15 via sudbury.com
  
  Sudbury.com received anonymous tips that city managers have lost their jobs this week, but city communications staff declined to confirm who lost their jobs
  
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• Fisheries Department grants authorization for port expansion in Contrecoeur, Que.

  08-01-2026 20:50 via sudbury.com
  
  MONTRÉAL — Fisheries and Oceans Canada has granted authorization to the Montreal Port Authority to expand a container port terminal northeast of the city in the habitat of an endangered fish species.
  
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• City to confirm tip that deputy chief no longer with Fire Services

  08-01-2026 19:48 via sudbury.com
  
  Sudbury.com received an anonymous tip that Deputy Chief Jesse Oshell is no longer with Greater Sudbury Fire Services, for which Chief Rob Grimwood said a city statement would be forthcoming
  
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• Nickel Masonic Lodge winter clothing drive is back

  08-01-2026 19:44 via sudbury.com
  
  Local Masons collecting winter apparel for those in need
  
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• Protesters, ICE faceoff as tensions simmer in Minneapolis after fatal shooting

  08-01-2026 19:20 via sudbury.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS — Protesters shouted during a tense standoff with masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers as anger from Minneapolis residents simmers following the fatal shooting of a woman on Wednesday.
  
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• Protesters, ICE face off as tensions simmer in Minneapolis after fatal shooting

  08-01-2026 19:20 via sudbury.com
  
  MINNEAPOLIS — Protesters in Minneapolis shouted during a tense standoff with masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers Thursday as public anger over the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent continued to simmer.
  
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• Conservative MP accuses students of free speech attack after campus event cancelled

  08-01-2026 19:20 via sudbury.com
  
  OTTAWA — The cancellation of a planned event at York University has led some Conservative MPs to accuse students there of attacking free speech.Conservative MP Garnett Genuis says he was denied permission to hold an event on campus on Friday.
  
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• Venezuela to release a 'significant number' of prisoners as gesture to 'seek peace'

  08-01-2026 19:05 via sudbury.com
  
  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela will release a “significant number” of Venezuelan and foreigners imprisoned in the country, the head of Venezuela’s national assembly said Thursday.
  
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• Venezuela says it's releasing a 'significant number' of prisoners as gesture to 'seek peace'

  08-01-2026 19:05 via sudbury.com
  
  CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) —Venezuelais releasing a “significant number” of citizens and foreigners from its prisons in a decision that the head of the country’s legislature described Thursday as a gesture to “seek peace” less than a week after form
  
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• Staff shake-up at city hall; Jesse Oshell no longer deputy fire chief

  08-01-2026 19:01 via thesudburystar.com
  The Star has learned of a major staff shake-up at city hall. Rob Grimwood, director and chief of fire services, emailed staff Thursday morning to inform them Jesse Oshell, formerly one of two deputy fire chiefs, has been terminated. “Effective today, Jesse Oshell is no longer employed with the city. This was a difficult decision, and one made with careful consideration,” Grimwood wrote. “Jesse has made meaningful contributions during his time with the city, and those efforts ar
  
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• Toronto's 2026 budget proposal includes 2.2 per cent property tax hike, TTC fare caps

  08-01-2026 18:50 via sudbury.com
  
  TORONTO — The City of Toronto is proposing several measures to address the high cost of living in its budget for 2026, including a much lower property tax increase compared to previous years and caps on public transit fares.
  
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• New charges against man with al-Qaida ties as lawyer raises mental health concerns

  08-01-2026 18:50 via sudbury.com
  
  MONTREAL — New details are emerging about a homeless man with previous ties to al-Qaida who is charged with allegedly threatening to bomb public transit in Montreal.
  
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• SMITH, Frances

  08-01-2026 18:29 via sudbury.com
  
  In loving memory of Frances E. “Fran” Smith (nee Demers) 86 years old, passed peacefully Monday January 6 th , 2026, at Health Science North. Beloved wife of Alfred “Buster” Smith. Loving mother of Beverly Perron.
  
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• Senate advances resolution to limit Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid

  08-01-2026 18:05 via sudbury.com
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limitPresident Donald Trump’sability to conduct furtherattacks against Venezuela , sounding a note of disapproval for hisexpanding ambitionsin the Western Hemisphere.
  
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• Judge disqualifies federal prosecutor in investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James

  08-01-2026 18:05 via sudbury.com
  
  ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge disqualified a federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations intoNew York Attorney General Letitia James , ruling Thursday that he had been serving in his post unlawfully when he requested subpoenas. U.S.
  
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