By Ian Campbell

Tonight is the big night most young goblins, ghosts, clowns and princesses have been waiting for…..Halloween.

In order to keep it a safe one, police have several tips for kids, parents, home-owners and motorists to keep in mind.

Starting with the young trick or treaters, travel in groups and cross at controlled intersections and avoid criss-crossing the street.

“Parents should ensure their children have a flashlight and wear reflective material in order to be seen,” says Staff Sergeant John Somerset. “And when checking their kids treats, when in doubt….throw it out!”

Home-owners he says should make sure walk-ways are clear from any potential obstructions and when handing out treats, make sure your door-way is clearly lit.

And they’re asking motorists to take their time tonight when traveling through residential areas.

“Just use caution, stay alert and keep your eyes on the road,” says Somerset.

Police say they will have an added presence on residential streets tonight to make sure everyone has a safe evening.

“Certainly, if anyone has a problem, flag down a passing police cruiser or call 9-1-1,” he says.

Tonight Police will be partnering up with the Sudbury Amateur Radio Club for the 12th year, patrolling local streets. 

By Ian Campbell

After a lengthy labour dispute at Vale, it comes as a relief to many to hear they’ve re-called 13 of their 18 laid off workers.

In fact, due to a shortage of millwrights and electricians they’re looking to hire even more staff.

Company officials are even offering apprenticeship opportunities to current employees who may wish to transfer to a trade.

Meantime Steelworkers say they’re still hoping the other 5 will soon be re-called as well, putting them back to work.

By Ian Campbell

Allegations over voter fraud in the municipal election have led the city to ask police to investigate.

Reports began to surface this week after a person whose not a Canadian citizen admitted to voting in Monday night’s election on Sudbury radio.

According to the Municipal Elections act, voters must be 18, residents of the city and Canadian citizens.

Investigators were unavailable for comment this weekend.

By Ian Campbell

Many residents this morning will be waking up to find themselves without power today.

Hydro One is conducting service upgrades to approximately 4365 of it’s customers.

Most of the affected homes are in the Sudbury and Nipissing areas, specifically customers in parts of Wahnapitae, those off Highway #537 (including Red Lake), those on Highway #69 from Wanup south to the French River area and residents in Noelville, Alban, Monetville and the Dokis Indian Reserve.

Power should be restored later this afternoon, at approximately 2PM.

By Ian Campbell

A blow-out by the Bulls in the first period alone proved too much for the Wolves last night as they fell to Belleville 5-1.

During that first 20 minute offensive, the Bulls would score four unanswered goals.

Josh McFadden would have the lone goal, short-handed for the local juniors.

Alain Valiquette would see three goals on net in just 12 shots before being pulled in favour of Alexander Laino.

Laino, himself saw only a minute of action before Belleville took the 4 nothing lead.

It brings the Wolves losing skid to three, as they try to turn their fortunes around this afternoon in Mississauga.

By Ian Campbell

A tough spot for officers around 1:30 this morning after receiving information that a man drinking at the Ten Night Club was violating his bail.

When they arrived, they found the 25 year old man inside the bar reportedly intoxicated and discovered he had a curfew and was on conditions not to consume any alcohol or be in licensed premises where alcohol is sold.

He was also found to be on probation with a court order to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

He’s now scheduled to be in bail court on November the first with three counts of violating a breach of recognizance and breach of probation.

By Ian Campbell

Celebrations last night got out of hand for some, as police arrested three for impaired driving in traffic stops and spot checks around the city.

It began last night at approximately 10:20PM, when a bystander noticed that a vehicle was driving downtown erratically.

Officers found the car a short time later on Poplar Street and arrested the driver after it was determined he had twice the legal limit.

According to police, further investigation revealed that he had taken the car without consent and is currently on probation.

A 19 year old Sudbury man is facing several charges.

Then half an hour later, officers conducting a spot-check on Barrydowne Road noticed a car turn around in what looked to be an attempt to avoid them.

They pulled the vehicle over a short time later and the driver is said to have failed the roadside test.

She was taken to Headquarters later where she would test one and a half times the legal limit.

A 41 year old Sudbury woman has been charged and released from custody with a November court date.

Then early this morning, just before 3AM, officers in a spot-check on Durham would find a vehicle with eight people inside.

Officers say the driver failed a roadside test and was taken to the Police station where she tested over one and half times the legal limit.

A 22 year old Sudbury woman has been charged and released, being given a November court date.

By Ian Campbell

A blow-out last night for the Junior Wolves, after they received a 5-2 pounding by the Thunderbirds in the Soo.

Sudbury would manage to get within one in the early third, but things fell apart quickly with the Soo scoring two unanswered goals.

Both goals for the the Junior Wolves came from Zach McGillis who was named the second star of the game.

The boys are now off until Wednesday night when they welcome Temiscaming to the Copper Cliff Arena.

The puck drops at 7:30pm.

By Ian Campbell

A disappointing night for Wolves fans who fell to the Rangers 3-1 at home.

Mike Lomas would score the only goal for Sudbury, while Alain Valiquette would stop 36 shots.

Analysts are calling it an undisciplined match, with Sudbury spending 29 minutes in the penalty box compared to Kitchener’s 17.

The loss drops the Wolves record down to 4-8 and 1.

They’ll try to turn things around this weekend with a two game road trip starting tonight in Belleville. The puck drops at 7:05.

That will be followed by an afternoon matinee match-up against Mississauga tomorrow.

By Ian Campbell

Police have arrested yet another impaired driver after stopping a suspicious vehicle early this morning on Lasalle near Auger.

Officers spotted the green Ford van traveling westbound at 3:15 AM with a broken head light.

A further investigation would reveal that the van also had the wrong license plates.

With the vehicle stopped, police would arrest the driver for impaired driving after he blew almost twice the legal limit.

He was also breaching his probation which had a condition not to consume or possess alcohol.

A 48 year old Sudbury man has been charged with impaired driving, driving with over 80mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood and breach of probation.

He also is facing several provincial charges.

The suspect also told police he would not attend court, so he’s being held for bail.