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More young people flocking to birding as their hobby of choice
Young people are flocking to birding. In Sudbury, Ont., a popular Facebook group is providing a platform for birders of all ages and backgrounds to share sightings, plan meetups and get new information about all things ornithological.
Sudbury speed cameras take heavy damage in first weeks
It’s been nearly two weeks since Sudbury’s photo radar system began operating and multiple units have already been damaged.
Sudburians rally for gay man facing deportation
Several people rallied outside Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe’s downtown constituency office Tuesday, calling for her and the Immigration minister to stop the deportation of a community member.
Federal government commits to permanent rural, northern immigration program
The Government of Canada says it is working to make RNIP permanent. In the meantime, it is launching two new temporary pilot projects called The Rural Community Immigration Pilot and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot. Both will eventually become permanent.
Laurentian pool users hope for good news at next governors' meeting
A swim club in North Bay is calling for repairs to be made to the Laurentian University pool, ahead of an expected report about its condition.
Sudbury Navy League boathouse in need of major repairs
A Sudbury training facility for sea cadets in the northeast badly needs repairs after years of deferred maintenance and a decline in enrolment.
Northern Ontario sees more electric vehicle registrations in 2023
The number of Sudburians registering electric vehicles grew at a faster pace than the Ontario average in 2023, according to provincial data and the Electric Vehicle Society of Greater Sudbury.
Popular Manitoulin music festivals cancelled
The organizers of two major music festivals on Manitoulin Island have cancelled their events indefinitely.
Black River-Matheson lockout still a stalemate after 3 months
The employee lockout in the Township of Black River-Matheson has now reached three months, with both sides holding strong to their positions while saying they want a resolution.
Northern economists lay out predictions for 2024
Two economists at Lakehead University say they expect Canada’s economy to accelerate toward the end of 2024, but say Thunder Bay and Sudbury will see different growth prospects.