Community Releases

New principals with Rainbow Board

Some of the Rainbow District School Board's elementary and secondary schools will welcome new Principals when classes resume on Tuesday, Sept. 7.

Slow down for Labour Day

OPP will be out patrolling roadways and waterways.

Drivers need to slow down for kids

It's back to school time and our roads will be busy again with school buses, a higher volume of children walking on the road and parents picking up and dropping off in school zones. Drivers need to be cautious and take extra care on the road. As drivers, we can affect pedestrian safety and reduce child pedestrian injury by how we act and react behind the wheel.

New amphitheatre under construction

Construction has begun at the amphitheatre in Bell Park which replaces the original Grace Hartman Amphitheatre built to celebrate Canada's centennial in 1967. That amphitheatre, which was demolished earlier this year, has been redesigned by Castellan James and Partners Inc. The tender for construction was awarded to a local company, Tribury Construction of Sudbury.

School board appoints new principals

Northern Ontario French Catholic School Board names new principals.

PIONEER MANOR OPENS TWO NEW DEMENTIA HOME AREAS

Pioneer Manor has opened the doors to two new home areas that will house residents with dementia. The Lodge is a 60,000 square foot, two-storey facility that will house 64 residents with advanced dementia.

Burglaries Heat-Up in the Summer Month

Aviva Canada warns break-ins most prevalent on Fridays. Claims data shows that burglary frequencies peak in the summer months.

Dogs and cats need their shots

Cats and dogs in the Sudbury & District Health Unit area must be vaccinated against rabies and have a current certificate of vaccination to protect both you and your family.

All cyclists, all ages should wear helmets

To help cyclists be safer this summer, CSA International is offering nine simple tips on what to look for in a bike helmet.

Event marketers honoured

Tourism Sudbury honours four special events that contribute to tourism in the city.

Canadians love to travel

Research shows that over the past year, more than 70 percent of Canadians have travelled two or more times for pleasure.

Laughren named chair of LU board

Former MPP Floyd Laughren will serve a two-year term as chair of the Laurentian University board of governors.

Sudbury vulnerable to cybercrime

Sudbury 18th on list of Canadian cities at risk of internet fraud.

Communities Supporting Healthier Lifestyles

Taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle involves making positive choices about personal health practices such as being physically active, eating well, not smoking, and building a circle of social contacts that supports your healthy lifestyle.

No tan is a safe tan

Myths about indoor tanning dispelled by Canadian Cancer Society. "There's no safe way to get a tan," says Heather Chappell, director, Cancer Control Policy, Canadian Cancer Society. "Tanned skin is damaged skin. When your skin changes colour after being exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, it's because your skin is trying to protect itself."

LU's forensic science program accredited

Laurentian University has been granted full accreditation of its forensic science degrees by the Forensic Science Education Program Accreditation Commission (FEPAC).

How to talk to kids about tragedy

Children can be affected by news reports of death and violence. The recent tragedy in Haiti is something parents may want to talk to their kids about.

Sudbury restaurant inspection reports online

The Sudbury & District Health Unit will be posting its restaurant inspection reports online at www.sdhu.com. Activities conducted as of November 1, 2009, will be posted to the Health Unit's website.

OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs celebrates tenth anniversary

OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs celebrates tenth anniversary.

CNIB opening store on York St.

Canadian Institute for the Blind is opening a store with products for blind and partially sighted people.

Retirement renovations start with insurance consultations

Boomers need to get renovation agreements in writing.