Steelworkers And Vale Inco Back In Court
February 8th, 2010 by sudbury.newsroom
Just as workers have the right to strike, companies have the right to replace them.
That’s the response from Vale Inco lawyer Tim Liznick to a complaint filed by the Steelworkers who say it’s wrong and unsafe to force non-striking members to do the work of mine and mill workers.
The two sides appeared at Ontario Labour Relations Board hearing today in Toronto.
Wolves Visit Children’s Treatment Centre
February 8th, 2010 by sudbury.newsroom
By Stew Kernan
A lot of smiling faces at the Sudbury Regional Hospital Children’s Treatment Centre.
A number of the Sudbury Wolves stopped by today to play floor hockey with the kids…part of their “Feel Better” campaign.
Wolves president Blaine Smith says this is the fourth year for the campaign…their way of giving something back to the community.
Players taking part included Marcus Foligno, Jared Staal and Ben Chiarot.
Marcus Foligno and Jared Staal sign autographs at the Children’s Treatment Centre.
Storm of the Century; “Not Sudbury’s Fault”
February 8th, 2010 by sudbury.newsroom
By Ian Campbell
After a storm, flooded several older area neighbourhoods last July, a new report out this week says it was not the city’s fault.
The report goes onto say “no built environment” is designed to withstand what Sudbury saw last summer.
Many residents were forced to flee that afternoon, as several feet of water seeped into their basements.
The city is attributing part of the problem to historical flooding alleviated by construction to Junction and Nolin Creeks.
Housing Starts Remain Average for January
February 8th, 2010 by sudbury.newsroom
By Ian Campbell
Seven new housing starts for Sudbury within the month of January.
That from the Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation who says that’s average for the city during the winter months.
Meantime the resale market is up 28 per cent in the last few months alone.
“For choices in terms of either a new house or an existing home, if there’s fewer listings in the resale market, new construction becomes a natural alternative,” says Analyst Warren Philp.
The worries however aren’t over just yet, the curent mining strike he says has created uncertainty within the market.
Sudbury Streets Quiet After Superbowl
February 8th, 2010 by sudbury.newsroom
By Ian Campbell
Vigilance paid off last night for the Sudbury Police, who had a relatively quiet evening after Superbowl festivities.
Patrol officers were stationed around the city, and tell us they did not have to issue a single impaired driving charge.
Related calls to local law enforcment were also down, as police hail this year’s football parties as a success.
Teen Loses Life in Snowmobiling Incident
February 8th, 2010 by sudbury.newsroom
By Ian Campbell
Police continue to look for witnesses following a snowmobile crash last night on Ramsey Lake that’s now become fatal.
It happened just after 6, where witnesses say a snowmobiler lost control and struck an island on the lake’s north shore.
Nearby ice fishermen called police and rushed over to assist emergency services.
The 17 year old snow machinist was rushed to Hospital with serious injuries but died later that evening.
Police say names will not be released.
Snowmobile Accident on Ramsey Lake
February 8th, 2010 by sudbury.newsroom
By Ian Campbell
Sudbury Police continue to investigate, following a snowmachine accident last night on Ramsey Lake.
It happened near the north shore, not far from Portage Avenue, where a snowmobiler had lost control and struck an island just after 6.
Nearby anglers witnessed the crash, called police and assisted emergency personnel.
The man who has not been identified, was rushed to St. Joseph’s for serious injuries.
Curling Rocks Sudbury
February 8th, 2010 by sudbury.newsroom
By Stew Kernan
Another strong field for the 2010 Northern Ontario Men’s Provincial Curling Championship.
12 teams begin play at the Sudbury Curling Club today.
Tim Phillips is a 16 time winner of the Northern Ontario’s…he says in an effort to attract kids to the sport, they have reached out to the school boards.
He says it’s a free admission for the kids, targetting grades 5, 6 and 7 and they are inviting them to come out Monday through Friday.
For those who love curling…a package is available for 50-dollars that gets you in to all the action including the playoffs and the final next Sunday.
Laurentian “Airbandz” Rockin’ Success
February 7th, 2010 by sudbury.newsroom
By Ian Campbell
It took seven bands, some loud rock and 7 different groups to help raise funds at Laurentian.
“It was the seventh annual Airbandz for Cancer Research, last night we did fairly well, our students worked really hard and raised $15,000,” says Organizer Joseph McGibbon.
He says students had practiced for at least 2 months to have a good air band.
McGibbon anticipates in seven years they’ve raised 90-thousand dollars for the regional cancer centre.
Last night’s winners were a group called Superstack.
Local Power Outage
February 7th, 2010 by sudbury.newsroom
By Ian Campbell
Some 1600 Hydro One customers were without power this morning as the company says it’s continuing to perform necessary upgrades.
The power outage began around 8 this morning affecting the communities of Louise, Dieppe, Denison, Truman, Whitefish Lake, Blezard, Snider and Waters township.
Hydro should have been restored by 9:30.