CAN MAIL

Safer and Vital Communities Grant

The “Safer and Vital Communities Grant” encourages communities, business and government to work together, create integrated networks and build safer, healthier communities through social development. This localized, partnership approach provides a targeted and multi-agency response to crime and delinquency in Ontario.

In keeping with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS) safer communities goal, the 2010/11 grant funding will target projects that focus on reducing and/or preventing crime in our communities through social development. This means that projects must demonstrate how they will address the root causes and/or risk factors associated with crime and violence among children and youth. Application Form attached.

Application Form doc

Barrydowne Extension

There is a meeting to be held on Thursday, June 29th at St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 1050 Barrydowne Road in the parish hall from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. People are invited to come forward and see what is being proposed and to voice any support and/or concerns regarding the proposed plan.Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their comments directly with project staff from the City and the consultant. Invite attached.

Sudbury Arts Council Listing of Arts Events

Flyer attached

Barrydowne extension flyer.doc

Aviva Community Fund
The Aviva Community Fund will be back in 2010. This year, Aviva Canada is offering up $1,000,000 to help you build a better community. Starting in the Fall, you'll have an opportunity to submit a new idea for community improvement. And just like last year, Canadians will choose which ideas will have a chance at sharing in the $1,000,000 Aviva Community Fund.
This year, ideas of all sizes will have even more chances to share in $1,000,000. For now, start thinking about how the Aviva Community Fund can help you build a better community. Talk to the people in your community, charitable organizations you care about, and don't forget to [1]explore last year's ideas for inspiration. We wish you the best of luck in this year's competition. For more information, go to the following link: http://avivacommunityfund.org/search/?data[Qualifiers][Level]=winner&utm_source=Aviva+Community+Fund+2010&utm_campaign=425195e5d5-PRE-EN-0505&utm_medium=email

2010 Ontario Summer Games Volunteer Registration
Registration is now available online; the 2010 Ontario Summer Games Committee needs your support for the August 10-13, 2010 event! Fill out the registration form and someone from Volunteer Sudbury or the Volunteer Chair for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games will contact you shortly. http://www.2010ontariosummergames.ca/summergames/registration/index.html

Have an Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please contact Jacinda McLean at jacinda.mclean@greatersudbury.ca or at 674-4455, ext. 2448

Jacinda McLean

Secretary to Manager of Community Partnerships

City of Greater Sudbury
Phone (705) 674-4455 ext. 2448
Fax (705) 671-8145

jacinda.mclean@greatersudbury.ca

CANmail for June, 2010

National Aboriginal Day

National Aboriginal Day celebrations hosted by the Better Beginnings Better Futures and Aboriginal Hub Best Start Advisory Committee will be held on Monday June 21st, 2010 from 7 am until noon. Activities include a welcoming ceremony, pancake breakfast, drumming and socializing. The event will be held at O'Connor Park at the corner of St. George Street and Morin Ave. For more information see the attached flyer or contact Jim at 671-1941 Ext 222.

Market Square Opens for the Season

The Market officially opens for the season on Saturday June 5, 2010 and will be open every weekend until October 30, 2010. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays.

Healthy Communities Social Marketing
Approximately $300 has been offered to each CAN to come up with a tagline and product that they would like me to order. This project has to be completed by the end of July so I would need to know what your taglines are and what type of product falls within the specified budget by June 15th, 2010. A suggestion would be to have a few CANs order the same type of promotional item ( ie - stickers, magnets, banners) so that we could get a reduced rate when ordering in bulk. This is a limited time offer so make sure your groups are aware of this offer!! For more information, please contact your Community Development Co-Ordinator or Cindi Briscoe at (705) 674-4455, ext. 4400 or cindi.briscoe@greatersudbury.ca

Have an Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please contact Jacinda McLean at jacinda.mclean@greatersudbury.ca or at 674-4455, ext. 2448

CANmail
In an effort to further enhance communication with our Community Action Networks and to keep groups better informed of municipal programs and services, the Community Partnerships staff will be sending out bi-weekly CANmail. CANmail is a way we can collect and disseminate information. Please forward to the members of your CAN group.

Sustainable Mobility Plan
On Wednesday June 16th a presentation on a Sustainable Mobility Plan for our city will be presented to City Council. The plan represents the input received from community sessions held throughout Greater Sudbury this past winter in the interests of making all parts of our city more friendly and accommodating to pedestrians and cyclists. The benefits to be gained from improvements of this nature will contribute significantly to healthy active lifestyles, environmental awareness, community safety and the attractiveness of our community as a tourism destination. All of these strongly support the Healthy Community Strategy and touch upon all 4 Heathy Community pillars which we have spoken about with CAN representatives at Summits and visioning sessions. We hope that you will consider coming out on June 16th to see the presentation and also to hear about the work which the Green Space Advisory has completed with the strong participation and support of many CAN members. Thanks and hope to see you on June 16th. Poster Attached.

NSCAN12 news attached

National Aboriginal Day
National Aboriginal Day celebrations hosted by the Better Beginnings Better Futures and Aboriginal Hub Best Start Advisory Committee will be held on Monday June 21st, 2010 from 7 am until noon. Activities include a welcoming ceremony, pancake breakfast, drumming and socializing. The event will be held at O'Connor Park at the corner of St. George Street and Morin Ave. For more information see the attached flyer or contact Jim at 671-1941 Ext 222.

Market Square Opens for the Season
The Market officially opens for the season on Saturday June 5, 2010 and will be open every weekend until October 30, 2010. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sundays.

Aviva Community Fund
The Aviva Community Fund will be back in 2010. This year, Aviva Canada is offering up $1,000,000 to help you build a better community. Starting in the Fall, you'll have an opportunity to submit a new idea for community improvement. And just like last year, Canadians will choose which ideas will have a chance at sharing in the $1,000,000 Aviva Community Fund.
This year, ideas of all sizes will have even more chances to share in $1,000,000. For now, start thinking about how the Aviva Community Fund can help you build a better community. Talk to the people in your community, charitable organizations you care about, and don't forget to [1]explore last year's ideas for inspiration. We wish you the best of luck in this year's competition. For more information, go to the following link: http://avivacommunityfund.org/search/?data[Qualifiers][Level]=winner&utm_source=Aviva+Community+Fund+2010&utm_campaign=425195e5d5-PRE-EN-0505&utm_medium=email

Healthy Communities Social Marketing
Approximately $300 has been offered to each CAN to come up with a tagline and product that they would like me to order. This project has to be completed by the end of July so I would need to know what your taglines are and what type of product falls within the specified budget by June 15th, 2010. A suggestion would be to have a few CANs order the same type of promotional item ( ie - stickers, magnets, banners) so that we could get a reduced rate when ordering in bulk. This is a limited time offer so make sure your groups are aware of this offer!! For more information, please contact your Community Development Co-Ordinator or Cindi Briscoe at (705) 674-4455, ext. 4400 or cindi.briscoe@greatersudbury.ca

2010 Ontario Summer Games Volunteer Registration
Registration is now available online; the 2010 Ontario Summer Games Committee needs your support for the August 10-13, 2010 event! Fill out the registration form and someone from Volunteer Sudbury or the Volunteer Chair for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games will contact you shortly. http://www.2010ontariosummergames.ca/summergames/registration/index.html
Have an Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please contact Jacinda McLean at jacinda.mclean@greatersudbury.ca or at 674-4455, ext. 2448

Just a little clarification on the Volunteer Appreciation event. The BBQ & Children's Activities will start at 6:30 pm with the movie to follow at dark (approx 9:45 pm).

Thank you,
Jacinda

Volunteer Appreciation 2010
This year's volunteer appreciation event will be held on Saturday June 5th. The City of Greater Sudbury along with a number of sponsors will be hosting a BBQ, Children's Activities and a Big Screen Movie in the Copper Cliff Park starting at 6:30 p.m.. All activities are free of charge to volunteers in the City of Greater Sudbury whether you belong to a volunteer group or just lend a helping hand to a friend or neighbour. For more information, call Sherri Moroso at 674-4455 Ext 2449 or Jacinda McLean at 674-4455 Ext 2448.

Have an Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please contact Jacinda McLean at jacinda.mclean@greatersudbury.ca or at 674-4455, ext. 2448

CANmail for March 26th:

Get out and play!
The Spring/Summer 2010 issue of the Leisure Guide is now available and registration is open. The City of Greater Sudbury offers a wide variety of Leisure Programs to keep you and your family active and learning all summer long. From summer camps to seniors' programs, there's something for everyone. Copies of the Guide are available at all CGS recreational facilities, Citizen Service Centres and online at greatersudbury.ca. Online program registration is also available.

The Kratt Brothers
Chris and Martin Kratt, known to children everywhere as the Kratt Brothers, will be in Greater Sudbury to share stories of their animal adventures in two free presentations as part of the City of Greater Sudbury’s Biodiversity Forum 2010. The event will be held at Glad Tidings Tabernacle on Saturday, April 10, 2010. Tickets must be picked up in advance and are available from any branch of the Greater Sudbury Public Library. The first presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m and the second at 1:00 p.m. The Kratt's will also be holding an autograph session at 2:00 p.m.

Constellation Report
In 2006, City Council created a Community Solutions Team to conduct extensive consultations as to how the newly formed City of Greater Sudbury might be more responsive to the needs of its citizens. Over a period of eight months, the Greater Sudbury Community Solutions team heard from approximately 700 citizens and had a series of working groups provide more detailed input on priority themes. Their final report, entitled "Constellation City: Building a Community of Communities in Greater Sudbury" was presented to Council in January 2007 and contained thirty-five recommendations.
One of those recommendations was that the City commits to an annual review of the recommendations over the four years of this term of Council, and that the review be made public. Attached, is a Chart which summarizes the recommendations from the Constellation City Report and for each, provides comments as to the status of the item.

Community Clean Up!

20 Minute Makeover/Blitz Friday, April 23rd: The goal is to collect loose litter on your property and adjacent public property (i.e. sidewalk or roadside fronting your business or residence). Collected litter should be placed in your own commercial garbage bin or your own residential garbage bags

Clean Up Blitz Saturday, May 8th, 2010: Show your community pride and participate in a 2 hour clean-up blitz from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m picking up roadside litter. Participants must pre-register by May 1st at any Citizen Service Centre

For further information please call 3-1-1 or online at http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_wastemanagement&lang=en&currID=1123&parID=0

Green Space Advisory Panel Open House
The City of Greater Sudbury and the Green Space Advisory Committee invite all residents to attend one of the following sessions to learn about recommendations for a parks classification system parkland disposal policy and priority lands for future acquisition.
TM Davies Arena Walden Upstairs Tuesday, April 13th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Garson Community Centre Wednesday, April 14th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lionel Lalonde Centre Thursday, April 15th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Howard Armstrong Centre (Valley East) Tuesday, April 20th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dowling Leisure Centre Wednesday, April 21st 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
TDS Committee Room C-11 Thursday, April 22nd 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2010 Ontario Summer Games Volunteer Registration
Registration is now available online; the 2010 Ontario Summer Games Committee needs your support for the August 10-13, 2010 event! Fill out the registration form and someone from Volunteer Sudbury or the Volunteer Chair for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games will contact you shortly.
http://www.2010ontariosummergames.ca/summergames/registration/index.html

CANmail Feb 26/10

In an effort to further enhance communication with our Community Action Networks and to keep groups better informed of municipal programs and services, the Community Partnerships staff will be sending out bi-weekly CANmail. CANmail is a way we can collect and disseminate information.

On The Move (OTM) Workshop
On the Move is a national initiative to increase opportunities for inactive girls and young women (ages 9-18) to participate in sport and physical activity. Please note that space is limited to the first 30 registrants. The workshop will be held on Monday March 8th, 2010 at 6 p.m. in Room C-12 at Tom Davies Square. Please see attachment for more information on how to register for this free workshop.

Community Clean Up
Pitch-In Week will be April 19th to 25th and the Clean-Up Blitz will be May 8th. All CANs are reminded that they need to have an Adoption agreement in place or at least preregistered for one-time clean-ups. Adoption groups can fulfil their clean-up obligations on either of those dates or any other time in the Spring. Please follow attached link for holiday schedule for garbage and recycling. Also included is information on Resident Tipping Free Holiday Week and dates when the household hazardous waste depot is open. http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=home_cgs&lang=en&currid=6945

Green Space Advisory Panel Open House
The City of Greater Sudbury and the Green Space Advisory Committee invite all residents to attend one of the following sessions to learn about recommendations for a parks classification system parkland disposal policy and priority lands for future acquisition.
TM Davies Arena Walden Upstairs - Tuesday, April 13th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Garson Community Centre - Wednesday, April 14th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lionel Lalonde Centre - Thursday, April 15th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Howard Armstrong Centre (Valley East) - Tuesday, April 20th 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dowling Leisure Centre - Wednesday, April 21st 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
TDS Committee Room C-11 - Thursday, April 22nd 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Volunteers needed for the Ontario Health Study! 5,024 Ontarians have joined so far. WILL YOU?
The Ontario Health Study is a 20-year research project being undertaken by Cancer Care Ontario that began in the Spring of 2009. It is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for the purpose of identifying common factors of chronic diseases among Ontarians - including cancer, stroke, diabetes, glaucoma and osteoporosis, with a goal of learning more about the causes of chronic diseases and how to prevent them. There are currently 3 pilot project assessment centre locations in Ontario - in Mississauga, Owen Sound and Sudbury. The group is recruiting residents to look at their health status, family medical histories, work, community and living environment. This not-for-profit Study is one of several across the country that are following 300,000 Canadians for the next 20 years. Please help get the word out and encourage as many people as possible to participate in the Study. Who can participate? You can participate if you are a resident of Ontario between the ages of 35 and 69. You can also participate even if you don’t consider yourself to be in good health. Additional information can be found at www.ontariohealthstudy.ca by going to the ‘Your Visit’ tab and clicking on ‘Information Materials’. Call 1-866-606-0686 to book your appointment.

Skating in the Community
The City of Greater Sudbury would like to remind residents that the Ramsey Lake Skating Path and Queen's Athletic Skating Oval are open.
The Ramsey Lake Skate Patrol will be on duty Mondays to Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6:00 p.m.
Queen's Athletic Skating Oval is open Monday to Friday: 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday: Noon until 10:00 p.m. The paths will remain open until mid-March, weather permitting.
Your Neighbourhood Rinks are also available for skating. For more information, please call the City of Greater Sudbury at 3-1-1.

2010 Ontario Summer Games Volunteer Registration
Registration is now available online; the 2010 Ontario Summer Games Committee needs your support for the August 10-13, 2010 event! Fill out the registration form and someone from Volunteer Sudbury or the Volunteer Chair for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games will contact you shortly.
http://www.2010ontariosummergames.ca/summergames/registration/index.html

Have and Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please contact Jacinda McLean at jacinda.mclean@greatersudbury.ca or at 674-4455, ext. 2448

CANmail Week of Feb. 12th, 2010

Ramsey Lake Skating Path
The City of Greater Sudbury would like to advise residents that the Ramsey Lake Skating Path will open on Friday, January 22, 2010. The path is approximately 1.5 km long, extending from the Sudbury Canoe Club at the corner of Elizabeth Street and McNaughton Terrace to Science North. Heated change facilities are located at both ends of the path. The Ramsey Lake Skate Patrol will be on duty Mondays to Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6:00 p.m.
The Ramsey Lake Skating Path will remain open until mid-March, weather permitting. For more information, please call the City of Greater Sudbury at 3-1-1.

Rainbow ROUTES Association “Sustainable Mobility Plan”
Rainbow Routes Association is looking for your input on walking and cycling in Greater Sudbury in order to develop a “Sustainable Mobility Plan” for our community.
This study will assist in fulfilling the City's vision of becoming the most Pedestrian-Friendly City in Ontario by 2015. The Sustainable Mobility Plan Online Survey is now available at: http://www.rainbowroutes.com/. For more information call 674-4455 x 2474 or email rainbowroutes@sudbury.ca

Civic Awards
Do you know someone who should be recognized for the significant contributions they make to our community? Is there someone in your life who volunteers their time without hesitation, never seeking acknowledgment or thanks? Help to celebrate the good works of our city's unsung heroes by nominating an individual or group for the Greater Sudbury Civic Awards for Volunteerism. Nominations for a civic award, along with a list of applicable achievements, must be submitted to the City of Greater Sudbury, Leisure Services Department, 200 Brady Street, PO Box 5000, Station A, Sudbury ON, P3A 5P3 or fax to (705) 671-8145 or e-mail to sherri.moroso@greatersudbury.ca DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: February 26, 2010 before 4:30p.m.

The Annual City Clean-up Blitz is scheduled for Saturday, May 8th. Please follow attached link for holiday schedule for garbage and recycling. Also included is information on Resident Tipping Free Holiday Week and dates when the household hazardous waste depot is open.
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/ content/div_wastemanagement/documents/2010_Holiday_Schedule_Chart.pdf

2010 Ontario Summer Games Volunteer Registration
Registration is now available online; the 2010 Ontario Summer Games Committee needs your support for the August 10-13, 2010 event! Fill out the registration form and someone from Volunteer Sudbury or the Volunteer Chair for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games will contact you shortly.
http://www.2010ontariosummergames.ca/summergames/registration/index.html

2010 Ontario Winter Games
Also, the 2010 Ontario Winter Games Organizing Committee is also looking for 50 volunteers to assist with their event between March 4-7, 2010. Please visit the following link for further information: http://www.2010ontariowintergames.ca/2010volunteers/registration/index.html

Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Programs for 2010
Please see the attachment regarding Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Programs for 2010. Nomination forms and additional information on each program are available on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration website at www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/honours

Have and Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please contact Jacinda McLean at jacinda.mclean@greatersudbury.ca or at 674-4455, ext. 2448

In an effort to further enhance communication with our Community Action Networks and to keep groups better informed of municipal programs and services, the Community Partnerships staff will be sending out bi-weekly CANmail. CANmail is a way we can collect and disseminate information.

Please be advised a separate e-mail has been sent containing the form for the 2009 CAN Report. The deadline for submission is Monday March 22, 2010.

Ramsey Lake Skating Path
The City of Greater Sudbury would like to advise residents that the Ramsey Lake Skating Path will open on Friday, January 22, 2010. The path is approximately 1.5 km long, extending from the Sudbury Canoe Club at the corner of Elizabeth Street and McNaughton Terrace to Science North. Heated change facilities are located at both ends of the path. The Ramsey Lake Skate Patrol will be on duty Mondays to Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6:00 p.m.
The Ramsey Lake Skating Path will remain open until mid-March, weather permitting. For more information, please call the City of Greater Sudbury at 3-1-1.

Skate Exchange
The last skate pick up dates are:
Saturday, Feb. 13 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday, Feb. 14 9 am to 2 pm
Location: Pond Hockey Tournament at Science North. (Skaters Edge Trailer)

Rainbow ROUTES Association “Sustainable Mobility Plan”
Rainbow Routes Association is looking for your input on walking and cycling in Greater Sudbury in order to develop a “Sustainable Mobility Plan” for our community.
This study will assist in fulfilling the City's vision of becoming the most Pedestrian-Friendly City in Ontario by 2015. The Sustainable Mobility Plan Online Survey is now available at: http://www.rainbowroutes.com/. For more information call 674-4455 x 2474 or email rainbowroutes@sudbury.ca

OTM Workshop
Please see attached link for further information about the On The Move Workshop. On the Move is a national initiative to increase opportunities for inactive girls and young women (ages 9-18) to participate in sport and physical activity. Please note that space is limited to the first 30 registrants.

Civic Awards
Do you know someone who should be recognized for the significant contributions they make to our community? Is there someone in your life who volunteers their time without hesitation, never seeking acknowledgment or thanks? Help to celebrate the good works of our city's unsung heroes by nominating an individual or group for the Greater Sudbury Civic Awards for Volunteerism. Nominations for a civic award, along with a list of applicable achievements, must be submitted to the City of Greater Sudbury, Leisure Services Department, 200 Brady Street, PO Box 5000, Station A, Sudbury ON, P3A 5P3 or fax to (705) 671-8145 or e-mail to sherri.moroso@greatersudbury.ca DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: February 26, 2010 before 4:30p.m.

The Annual City Clean-up Blitz is scheduled for Saturday, May 8th. Please follow attached link for holiday schedule for garbage and recycling. Also included is information on Resident Tipping Free Holiday Week and dates when the household hazardous waste depot is open.
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/content/div_wastemanagement/documents/2010_Holiday_Schedule_Chart.pdf

2010 Ontario Summer Games Volunteer Registration
Registration is now available online; the 2010 Ontario Summer Games Committee needs your support for the August 10-13, 2010 event! Fill out the registration form and someone from Volunteer Sudbury or the Volunteer Chair for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games will contact you shortly.
http://www.2010ontariosummergames.ca/summergames/registration/index.html

2010 Ontario Winter Games
Also, the 2010 Ontario Winter Games Organizing Committee is also looking for 50 volunteers to assist with their event between March 4-7, 2010. Please visit the following link for further information: http://www.2010ontariowintergames.ca/2010volunteers/registration/index.html

Please see the attachment regarding Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Programs for 2010. Nomination forms and additional information on each program are available on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration website at www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/honours

Have and Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please contact Jacinda McLean at jacinda.mclean@greatersudbury.ca or at 674-4455, ext. 2448

CANmail
In an effort to further enhance communication with our Community Action Networks and to keep groups better informed of municipal programs and services, the Community Partnerships staff will be sending out bi-weekly CANmail. CANmail is a way we can collect and disseminate information.

Ramsey Lake Skating Path
The City of Greater Sudbury would like to advise residents that the Ramsey Lake Skating Path will open on Friday, January 22, 2010. The path is approximately 1.5 km long, extending from the Sudbury Canoe Club at the corner of Elizabeth Street and McNaughton Terrace to Science North. Heated change facilities are located at both ends of the path. The Ramsey Lake Skate Patrol will be on duty Mondays to Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6:00 p.m.
The Ramsey Lake Skating Path will remain open until mid-March, weather permitting. For more information, please call the City of Greater Sudbury at 3-1-1.

Citizens Are Invited To Sign A Book Of Well Wishes For Local Athletes
Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez and Council invite residents to sign a book of well wishes for local Olympians and Para Olympians who will be competing in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games next month in Vancouver.
Two books will be available for signing in the main foyer of Tom Davies Square, beginning Thursday, January 21, 2010 from Monday to Friday during regular business hours. The books will remain available for signing until Friday, February 5, 2010, and will then be forwarded on behalf of the City of Greater Sudbury to the Olympic Villages in Vancouver and Banff for the athletes to view.

Rainbow ROUTES Association “Sustainable Mobility Plan”
Rainbow Routes Association is looking for your input on walking and cycling in Greater Sudbury in order to develop a “Sustainable Mobility Plan” for our community. For times and locations of Public Input Sessions please see enclosed PDF.

Civic Awards
Do you know someone who should be recognized for the significant contributions they make to our community? Is there someone in your life who volunteers their time without hesitation, never seeking acknowledgment or thanks? Help to celebrate the good works of our city's unsung heroes by nominating an individual or group for the Greater Sudbury Civic Awards for Volunteerism. Nominations for a civic award, along with a list of applicable achievements, must be submitted to the City of Greater Sudbury, Leisure Services Department, 200 Brady Street, PO Box 5000, Station A, Sudbury ON, P3A 5P3 or fax to (705) 671-8145 or e-mail to sherri.moroso@greatersudbury.ca DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: February 26, 2010 before 4:30p.m.

CITIZENS ON PATROL (COP Program)
Citizens on Patrol is a community-based program whose role is to provide additional eyes and ears in the community. The Greater Sudbury Police is accepting applications for volunteers for the Citizen’s on Patrol Program in the Rayside Balfour area.
Join us on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at “Your Independent Grocer” in the Place Bonaventure Mall, Chelmsford from 9 am to 5pm

2010 Ontario Summer Games Volunteer Registration
Registration is now available online; the 2010 Ontario Summer Games Committee needs your support for the August 10-13, 2010 event! Fill out the registration form and someone from Volunteer Sudbury or the Volunteer Chair for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games will contact you shortly.
http://www.2010ontariosummergames.ca/summergames/registration/index.html

Also, the 2010 Ontario Winter Games Organizing Committee is also looking for 50 volunteers to assist with their event between March 4-7, 2010. Please visit the following link for further information: http://www.2010ontariowintergames.ca/2010volunteers/registration/index.html

Skate Exchange Program
Do you have skates that no longer fit, or aren't being used? If yes, please donate them at the following locations:
City of Greater Sudbury Community Arenas
Tom Davies Square (Citizen Service Centre)
Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury
Sudbury & District Health Unit
YMCA Sudbury
The Human League

Also, pick up a pair of skates, free of charge on Saturday, January 23 at the Royal Canadian Legion (2200 Long Lake Road) from 9am to Noon. For more information, please call 674-4455, ext. 2459.

Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Programs for 2010
Please see the attachment regarding Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Programs for 2010. Nomination forms and additional information on each program are available on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration website at www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/honours

Feel Free to Feel Fit!
Are you searching for a fun activity that doesn't cost a bundle? Come together with your family and friends for free swimming at all City pools!

From September 18, 2009 to February 14, 2010, the City of Greater Sudbury is offering one free swim per week at each of its pools. That's right, no cost! Keep the following list on hand, and enjoy free outings
throughout the fall and winter.

Gatchell Pool Saturdays - 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre Fridays - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Nickel District Pool Fridays - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Onaping Falls Pool Saturdays - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
R.G. Dow Pool Sundays - 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free transportation on Greater Sudbury Transit will be provided to each participant upon request after each free swim. Children aged 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult (16 years of age or older) and must remain within arm's reach of that adult.

For more information about Feel Free to Feel Fit, please call 3-1-1 or your local pool.

Have and Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please contact Shelley Lalonde at shelley.lalonde@greatersudbury.ca or at 674-4455, ext. 2448

Free Skates pdf

Wanted Skates pdf

Dog Playground needed in Sudbury pdf

Ontario Volunteers recognition program pdf

CANmail
In an effort to further enhance communication with our Community Action Networks and to keep groups better informed of municipal programs and services, the Community Partnerships staff will be sending out bi-weekly CANmail. CANmail is a way we can collect and disseminate information.

2010 Olympic Torch Relay ~ Saturday, January 2nd
Greater Sudbury Olympic Torch Relay Community Celebration Saturday, January 2nd, 2010
• Celebration starts at 9:00 a.m.
• Official welcome by 2010 Olympic Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC)
• Performances by Kevin Closs, Stephane Paquette, Patricia Cano, Sampo Gymnastics, and local youth choirs
• Alex Baumann, two-time Olympic Gold medalist and Community Torchbearer arrives to light the cauldron at 10:17 a.m.
• Entertainment by Olympic Torch Relay sponsors Coca-Cola and RBC

Other Activities:
• Free YMCA Sudbury access from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Fund-raising pancake breakfast - proceeds to SportLink Greater Sudbury Sport Council & 2010 Ontario Summer Games (8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.)
• Displays and memorabilia representing Greater Sudbury proud history of sporting excellence (Tom Davies Square)
• Interactive displays and activities sponsored by Coca-Cola and RBC (Tom Davies Square Courtyard)
• Face Painting & Other family fun (Tom Davies Square Courtyard & Memorial Park)

Visit www.greatersudbury.ca/torchrelay or www.grandsudbury.ca/relais for updates!

Minnow Lake CAN Proposes Dog "Off Leash" Park
Minnow Lake CAN has proposed a dog "off leash" park and kids sand mountain park for the former gravel pit property between the big box stores and the civic cemetery, land unsuitable for other development on Second Avenue. These would be facilities of value to everyone in the city, especially as being close to the big box shopping area where many people visit from throughout the city. If you would like to help with this project for a more “liveable” city for dogs and people please send an e-mail to info.minnowlake@gmail.com or call John Lindsay, Minnow Lake CAN Chair at 525-7526. They have also provided two pdf attachments showing and promoting the development.

2010 Ontario Summer Games Volunteer Registration
Registration is now available online; the 2010 Ontario Summer Games Committee needs your support for the August 10-13, 2010 event! Fill out the registration form and someone from Volunteer Sudbury or the Volunteer Chair for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games will contact you shortly.
http://www.2010ontariosummergames.ca/summergames/registration/index.html

Also, the 2010 Ontario Winter Games Organizing Committee is also looking for 50 volunteers to assist with their event between March 4-7, 2010. Please visit the following link for further information: http://www.2010ontariowintergames.ca/2010volunteers/registration/index.html

Skate Exchange Program
Do you have skates that no longer fit, or aren't being used? If yes, please donate them at the following locations:
City of Greater Sudbury Community Arenas
Tom Davies Square (Citizen Service Centre)
Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury
Sudbury & District Health Unit
YMCA Sudbury
The Human League

Also, pick up a pair of skates, free of charge on Saturday, December 12th at Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury, 19 Frood Rd. from 9am to Noon. For more information, please call 674-4455, ext. 2459.

Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Programs for 2010
Please see the attachment regarding Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Programs for 2010. Nomination forms and additional information on each program are available on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration website at www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/honours

Meet the Mayor
Mayor John Rodriguez will be in Garson and Falconbridge on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. Join him at the Falconbridge Recreational and Wellness Centre, 63 Edison Road, Falconbridge from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

Feel Free to Feel Fit!
Are you searching for a fun activity that doesn't cost a bundle? Come together with your family and friends for free swimming at all City pools!

From September 18, 2009 to February 14, 2010, the City of Greater Sudbury is offering one free swim per week at each of its pools. That's right, no cost! Keep the following list on hand, and enjoy free outings
throughout the fall and winter.

Gatchell Pool Saturdays - 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre Fridays - 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Nickel District Pool Fridays - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Onaping Falls Pool Saturdays - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
R.G. Dow Pool Sundays - 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Free transportation on Greater Sudbury Transit will be provided to each participant upon request after each free swim. Children aged 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult (16 years of age or older) and must remain within arm's reach of that adult.

Please Note: All pools will be closed on the following holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. For more information about Feel Free to Feel Fit, please call 3-1-1 or your local pool.

Have and Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please contact Stacie Reinhardt at stacie.reinhardt@greatersudbury.ca or at 674-4455, ext. 2448

CAN mail, Oct. 28,2009

Thinking Outside Sudbury - Exploring a Global Perspective, November 10th
Imagine Sudbury is thrilled to announce that they have attracted the attention of one of the world's leading visionaries, innovators and creative thinkers. You are invited to hear Bruce Mau, speak on innovation, creativity and design on November 10 from 7-9pm at Cambrian College. To reserve seats, please RSVP to Angela Gilmore by November 4th by calling 670-0963 or imaginesudbury@gmail.com . There are only 400 seats available and they are going fast! Webcast available at http://edome.cambriancollege.ca/webcast/ .

CAN Summit III - Save the Date - Thursday, November 19th @ Lionel E. Lalonde Centre
The plans for the next edition of the CAN Summit to be held Thursday, November 19th, at the Lionel E. Lalonde Centre in Azilda have been finalized. We are pleased to let you know keynote speaker GSPS Inspector Bob Keetch will be speaking on behalf on Police Chief Frank Elsner. Other presentations will include Volunteer Sudbury, 2010 Ontario Summer Games and the Healthy Community Economic Pillar. Each CAN has the opportunity to send 3 members. Please RSVP to Stacie Reinhardt at stacie.reinhardt@greatersudbury.ca by November 9th. A full agenda will be circulated in the near future.

Residents Invited to Apply for Home Repair Funding

Residents who are in need of money to complete major home repairs are invited to contact the City of Greater Sudbury to apply for the Canada-Ontario Affordable Housing Program Extension (2009), Northern Home Repair Program Phase II. The Program provides up to $10,000 in forgivable mortgage loan assistance to low- and moderate-income households to assist with eligible major home repairs. Applications will be accepted until December 11, 2009 on a first-come, first-served basis. To qualify for this program you must meet the following requirements:
• Be 18 years of age and a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant
• Be a homeowner in the City of Greater Sudbury
• The home you renovate must be your principle residence
• Have a maximum household income of $67,600
• Your home must be valued at no more than $184,275
• Work cannot have started prior to receiving funding approval

For more information or to obtain application forms, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/housing , call 3-1-1, or stop by any City of Greater Sudbury Citizen Service Centre.

Feel Free to Feel Fit Program - City of Greater Sudbury offers Free Swimming at Pools

Feel Free to Feel Fit Program - City of Greater Sudbury offers free swimming at pools
Dubbed the “Feel Free to Feel Fit” program, the City of Greater Sudbury is offering one weekly free swim at each of its pools between September 18, 2009 and February 14, 2010. There is no charge for admission to the swim, and free transportation on Greater Sudbury Transit will also be provided to participants upon request. This program has been developed in conjunction with the local Healthy Community initiative and Greater Sudbury City Council in order to provide affordable opportunities for residents to enjoy physical activity. The free swim times are as follows:

*Gatchell Pool Saturdays, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
*Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre Fridays, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
*Nickel District Pool Fridays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
*Onaping Falls Pool Saturdays, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*R.G. Dow Pool Sundays, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Please Note:
All pools will be closed on the following holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Children aged 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult (16 years of age or older) and must remain within arm’s reach of that adult. Children must complete a swim test to ensure they are able to swim in the deep end. For more information about Feel Free to Feel Fit, please call 3-1-1 or your local pool.

CANmail
In an effort to further enhance communication with our Community Action
Networks and to keep groups better informed of municipal programs and
services, the Community Partnerships staff will be sending out bi-weekly
CANmail. As the entire community grows more aware of CANs and their
efforts, our office also receives a number of requests to send Community
Action Network information. CANmail is a way we can collect and
disseminate this information.

Ward 12 Flour Mill CAN
Will be hosting a presentation on Waste Water / Water Drainage by Nick
Benkovich (Director of Water/Wastewater Service for the City of Greater
Sudbury) on Tuesday, October 6 at O'Connor Park (140 St. George Street)
starting at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome.
Atelier-Les égouts et drainage 101
Le R.A.C. du Moulin à fleur ,Quartier 12
Vous invite à une causerie avec Nick Benkovich (directeur )et son
personnel du département des services d"eau et eaux usées et
drainage.Celle-ci aura lieu mardi,le 6 octobre au parc O'Connor à
19:00hr.-140 rue St. George. Soyez des nôtres.

Health Care Connections Fair
On October 15, 2009, the North East Community Care Access Centre will
be hosting its second annual 310 CCAC Health Care Connections -
Connecting you with Care event in the Rainbow Centre.
The objective of this information fair is to showcase the health and
community services available to the Sudbury community as well as to
highlight the collaboration between the North East CCAC and our
partners. The North East CCAC recognizes that partnerships and
collaborations are vital to a healthy community.
In conjunction with this Health Fair, the North East CCAC will be
holding a press conference at 12:30pm. We would like to invite you to
attend this press conference and stay for lunch with us.
We look forward to seeing you on October 15th. Please RSVP to Lynne
Dupuis at 522-3461 ext. 4516.

Community Adjustment Committee (CAC),
You would have received an email / invitation from the CAC to
participate in a focus group dedicated to exploring economic growth and
diversification opportunities for the City of Greater Sudbury. The
consultation is schedule for Friday, October 29th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm in
room C-10, Tom Davies Square. Lunch will be served at 11:45 am. If you
or a representative from your CAN are able to confirm your attendance,
please RSVP Scott Rennie, Community Adjustment Coordinator at
scott.rennie@sudbury.ca or simply reply to this email. Space is
limited and we would like to confirm your attendance by Friday, October
16th.

CAN Summit III - Save the Date - Thursday, November 19th @ Lionel E.
Lalonde Centre
Plans are almost finalized for the next edition of the CAN Summit to be
held Thursday, November 19th, at the Lionel E. Lalonde Centre in Azilda.
Stay tuned for future updates regarding presentation topics and key
note speaker.

Free Computers for CAN's
Pentium 3 computers to donate to interested CAN groups. If interested,
please contact Scott Sagle from the Onaping FAlls CAN at
onapingfallscan@gmail.com The minimum system specs are as follows:
866 MHz, 512 MB of RAM, 8 GB Hard Drive, 2 usb ports, 17" monitor,
keyboard, mouse and cables.

Have an Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please
contact Stacie Reinhardt at stacie.reinhardt@greatersudbury.ca or at
674-4455 ext. 2448.

Health Info Fair.pdf

Fr Health Info Fair.pdf

CANmail

In an effort to further enhance communication with our Community
Action
Networks and to keep groups better informed of municipal programs and
services, the Community Partnerships staff will be sending out
bi-weekly
CANmail. As the entire community grows more aware of CANs and their
efforts, our office also receives a number of requests to send
Community
Action Network information. CANmail is a way we can collect and
disseminate this information.

CAN Summit III - Save the Date - Thursday, November 19th @ Lionel E.
Lalonde Centre
Plans are almost finalized for the next edition of the CAN Summit to
be
held Thursday, November 19th, at the Lionel E. Lalonde Centre in
Azilda.
Stay tuned for future updates regarding presentation topics and key
note speaker.

Employment Opportunity Notice EO09-438 to EO09-450 (Lead Service &
Program Staff for Teen Centres)
The City of Greater Sudbury, Community Development Department, Leisure
Services Division, Community Partnerships Section is looking for
energetic and dedicated individuals to fill the role of Lead, Service
&
Program Staff at Youth Centres throughout Greater Sudbury.
The following Employment Opportunity has been posted on the CGS
website. Interested individuals must apply directly to the Human
Resources Division no later than Wednesday, September 9th at 4:30 p.m.

Please ensure to quote Employment Opportunity EO09-438 to EO09-450.
Please visit the following link:
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_humanresources&lang=en&currID=9160

Ward 7 CAN's to present at Policy Committee
On September 16th a representative from each of the Ward 7 CANs
(Capreol and Garson/Falconbridge) will be making a presentation to the
Policy Committee. (formerly called Priorities Committee) The meeting
will be held at Tom Davies Square in Council Chambers starting at 6
p.m. CAN members and the general public are invited to attend.

Clean Air Sudbury's Fuel Efficient Driving Program
Interested in saving gas money and doing your part to improve local
air
quality? Participate in Clean Air Sudbury’s Fuel Efficient Driving
program. A series of free community workshops and business “Lunch
and
Learns” will be conducted in October and November throughout Greater
Sudbury. Workshop participants who track their fuel consumption before
and after the workshop will be provided with free tools, such as
digital
tire gauges and fuel consumption gauges, to assist with their efforts.
A
representative from Clean Air Sudbury would like to visit each of the
CAN committees in September to provide further information about the
program and to recruit participants. For further information, please
contact Laura Mucklow at 693-2657 or lmucklow@mirarco.org or visit our
website at: www.cleanairsudbury.ca and click on “Fuel Efficient
Driving “.

Free Computers for CAN's
Pentium 3 computers to donate to interested CAN groups. If
interested,
please contact Scott Sagle from the Onaping FAlls CAN at
onapingfallscan@gmail.com The minimum system specs are as follows:
866 MHz, 512 MB of RAM, 8 GB Hard Drive, 2 usb ports, 17" monitor,
keyboard, mouse and cables.

Residents and business owners invited to participate in “Doors Open
Sudbury”
As part of “Doors Open Ontario”, The City of Greater Sudbury will
be hosting “Doors Open Sudbury” on October 3, 2009. Residents are
invited to participate by opening their historic homes or businesses
to
the public or volunteering at one of the locations. Doors Open
Ontario
is a province-wide celebration of community heritage. Designed to
provide access, create awareness and build excitement about our
heritage, Doors Open Ontario provides residents and visitors with a
unique opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always
interesting places and spaces in Ontario cities, towns and villages.
Residents who are interested in participating in Doors Open Sudbury
are
asked to contact Kris Longston by telephone at 674-4455, ext. 4353, or
by e-mail at kris.longston@greatersudbury.ca .

Parkside Seniors' Information Line - 673-3636
Do you or someone you know require information on accessing senior
services in Greater Sudbury? Community Care Access Centre and
ParkSide
Seniors Information Line have partnered to provide better access to
Seniors who are looking for information on various senior services.
The
information line is a valuable resource to your neighbourhood, please
add it to your newsletter, your CAN website, etc.

Have an Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail?
Please
contact Stacie Reinhardt at stacie.reinhardt@greatersudbury.ca or at
674-4455 ext. 2448.

Clean Air Sudbury 2009(pdf)

connecting you with care(pdf)

CAN Summit III - Save the Date - Thursday, November 19th @ Lionel E.
Lalonde Centre
Plans are almost finalized for the next edition of the CAN Summit to be
held Thursday, November 19th, at the Lionel E. Lalonde Centre in Azilda.
Stay tuned for future updates regarding presentation topics and key
note speaker.

Employment Opportunity Notice EO09-438 to EO09-450 (Lead Service &
Program Staff for Teen Centres)
The City of Greater Sudbury, Community Development Department, Leisure
Services Division, Community Partnerships Section is looking for
energetic and dedicated individuals to fill the role of Lead, Service &
Program Staff at Youth Centres throughout Greater Sudbury.
The following Employment Opportunity has been posted on the CGS
website. Interested individuals must apply directly to the Human
Resources Division no later than Wednesday, September 9th at 4:30 p.m.
Please ensure to quote Employment Opportunity EO09-438 to EO09-450.
Please visit the following link:
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_humanresources&lang=en&currID=9160

Ward 7 CAN's to present at Policy Committee
On September 16th a representative from each of the Ward 7 CANs
(Capreol and Garson/Falconbridge) will be making a presentation to the
Policy Committee. (formerly called Priorities Committee) The meeting
will be held at Tom Davies Square in Council Chambers starting at 6
p.m. CAN members and the general public are invited to attend.

Clean Air Sudbury's Fuel Efficient Driving Program
Interested in saving gas money and doing your part to improve local air
quality? Participate in Clean Air Sudbury’s Fuel Efficient Driving
program. A series of free community workshops and business “Lunch and
Learns” will be conducted in October and November throughout Greater
Sudbury. Workshop participants who track their fuel consumption before
and after the workshop will be provided with free tools, such as digital
tire gauges and fuel consumption gauges, to assist with their efforts. A
representative from Clean Air Sudbury would like to visit each of the
CAN committees in September to provide further information about the
program and to recruit participants. For further information, please
contact Laura Mucklow at 693-2657 or lmucklow@mirarco.org or visit our
website at: www.cleanairsudbury.ca and click on “Fuel Efficient
Driving “.

Free Computers for CAN's
Pentium 3 computers to donate to interested CAN groups. If interested,
please contact Scott Sagle from the Onaping FAlls CAN at
onapingfallscan@gmail.com The minimum system specs are as follows:
866 MHz, 512 MB of RAM, 8 GB Hard Drive, 2 usb ports, 17" monitor,
keyboard, mouse and cables.

Residents and business owners invited to participate in “Doors Open
Sudbury”
As part of “Doors Open Ontario”, The City of Greater Sudbury will
be hosting “Doors Open Sudbury” on October 3, 2009. Residents are
invited to participate by opening their historic homes or businesses to
the public or volunteering at one of the locations. Doors Open Ontario
is a province-wide celebration of community heritage. Designed to
provide access, create awareness and build excitement about our
heritage, Doors Open Ontario provides residents and visitors with a
unique opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always
interesting places and spaces in Ontario cities, towns and villages.
Residents who are interested in participating in Doors Open Sudbury are
asked to contact Kris Longston by telephone at 674-4455, ext. 4353, or
by e-mail at kris.longston@greatersudbury.ca .

Parkside Seniors' Information Line - 673-3636
Do you or someone you know require information on accessing senior
services in Greater Sudbury? Community Care Access Centre and ParkSide
Seniors Information Line have partnered to provide better access to
Seniors who are looking for information on various senior services. The
information line is a valuable resource to your neighbourhood, please
add it to your newsletter, your CAN website, etc.

Have an Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please
contact Stacie Reinhardt at stacie.reinhardt@greatersudbury.ca or at
674-4455 ext. 2448.

NEW Playground Stencil Program
Are you interested in helping children in your care become more active?
If so, contact the Sudbury District Health Unit to borrow - free of
charge - its NEW playground stencils. For more information, see
attached flyer or phone the SDHU at 705-522-9200, ext. 257.

Special Guests appearing at City of Greater Sudbury Libraries
Please see attached newsletter advertising the special guests who will
be appearing at our libraries this summer. Please distribute to those
who may be interested in bringing children to the library.

New Harmonized Noise By-law
The City of Greater Sudbury is seeking comments to assist in the
preparation of a new harmonized Noise By-law. This by-law will replace
the numerous noise by-laws now in place across the City with a new
uniform and up-to-date by-law to cover the entire City. The Noise
By-law Ad Hoc Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, August
6, 2009 at 7 p.m. in Committee Room C-11, Tom Davies Square, 200 Brady
Street, Sudbury.
Written submissions are also invited and should be submitted to the
City Clerk, City of Greater Sudbury, P. O. Box 5000, Station A, Sudbury,
ON P3A 5P3 or faxed to 671-8118 attention City Clerk or e-mailed to
lisa.oldridge@greatersudbury.ca. Written comments should be
submitted no later than Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. For
further information please contact the City Clerk's Office at 674-4455,
extension 2010. All interested parties are encouraged to attend and
make oral submissions at the public meeting.

Residents and business owners invited to participate in “Doors Open
Sudbury”
As part of “Doors Open Ontario”, The City of Greater Sudbury will
be hosting “Doors Open Sudbury” on October 3, 2009. Residents are
invited to participate by opening their historic homes or businesses to
the public or volunteering at one of the locations. Doors Open Ontario
is a province-wide celebration of community heritage. Designed to
provide access, create awareness and build excitement about our
heritage, Doors Open Ontario provides residents and visitors with a
unique opportunity to explore and enjoy sometimes hidden and always
interesting places and spaces in Ontario cities, towns and villages.
Residents who are interested in participating in Doors Open Sudbury are
asked to contact Kris Longston by telephone at 674-4455, ext. 4353, or
by e-mail at kris.longston@greatersudbury.ca .

Parkside Seniors' Information Line - 673-3636
Do you or someone you know require information on accessing senior
services in Greater Sudbury? Community Care Access Centre and ParkSide
Seniors Information Line have partnered to provide better access to
Seniors who are looking for information on various senior services. The
information line is a valuable resource to your neighbourhood, please
add it to your newsletter, your CAN website, etc.

Have an Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please
contact Stacie Reinhardt at stacie.reinhardt@greatersudbury.ca or at
674-4455 ext. 2448.

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Networks and to keep groups better informed of municipal programs and
services, the Community Partnerships staff will be sending out bi-weekly
CANmail. As the entire community grows more aware of CANs and their
efforts, our office also receives a number of requests to send Community
Action Network information. CANmail is a way we can collect and
disseminate this information.

CAN Summit II - Save the Date - Thursday, May 21st @ HARC @ 5:30pm
Plans are almost finalized for the next edition of the CAN Summit to be
held Thursday, May 21st, at the Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre
located at 4040 Elmview Drive in Hanmer. Topic presentations will
include Walkable Communities, Parkside Seniors Information Line and
information regarding CAN Risk Management. There will also be a
dedicated time for CAN's to network with one another. A full agenda to
follow next week.
We are asking to kindly have 3 members of each CAN confirm their
attendance no later than May 14th by email with
Stacie.reinhardt@greatersudbury.ca or by calling 674-4455 ext 2448.

National Youth Week - May 1st to May 7th
Residents are encouraged to participate in activities that will be held
in recognition of National Youth Week, May 1 - 7. Endorsed by the
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association and a network of agencies and
individuals committed to the positive development of youth, National
Youth Week provides an opportunity to celebrate youth and their
participation within their community.

Greater Sudbury Youth Centres have organized activities during the
week, including:
Official Launch & Proclamation of National Youth Week
Young Community Leaders Project
Friday, May 1, 2009
2:00 p.m.
YMCA Youth Employment Services Office, 10 Elm Street, Sudbury

Iron Chef Capreol
Capreol Youth Centre
Monday, May 4, 2009
7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Capreol Millennium Centre, 24 Meehan Street, Capreol

Guitar Hero Tournament
Valley East Youth Centre
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
4333 Centennial Drive, Hanmer

Community Volunteering Day
Walden Youth for Youth Centre
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Lively Citizen Service Centre, 15 Kin Drive, Lively

Youth Drop In Activities
Rayside Balfour Youth Action Network
May 4 to 6, 2009
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
214 Cote Street, Chelmsford

Sudbury Action Centre for Youth Ball Hockey Challenge
Garson Community Centre/Arena
Wednesday May 6, 2009
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
100 Church Street, Garson

Additionally, members of the Young Community Leaders Project have
coordinated a series of youth related activities throughout the week.
The event calendar is attached for your information.

Area Residents Are Encouraged To Apply To Become a Torchbearer
The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay will begin its 45,000 kilometre, 106-day
journey on October 30, 2009. If you dream of carrying the torch or being
a part of this incredible three-month event, you can apply to be a
torchbearer through RBC or Coca-Cola’s public selection programs. The
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay needs 12,000 torchbearers to carry
the Olympic Flame through Canada.

The Olympic Torch will be coming to Greater Sudbury on January 2nd,
2010. Our community has been selected as a Celebration Community and
plans are currently underway to ensure that we recognize this
extraordinary event. To learn more about the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
and how to apply to become a torchbearer, please visit
www.vancouver2010.com/torchrelay

Parkside Seniors' Information Line - 673-3636
Do you or someone you know require information on accessing senior
services in Greater Sudbury? The Parkside Senior's Information Line may
be a valuable resource to your group and you may want to consider
including on your CAN website, newsletter, etc. More information can
be found athttp://www.oacsudbury.ca/Files/seniorsline.htm"> www.oacsudbury.ca/Files/seniorsline.htm.
residents Invited To Participate in Jane's Walk - May 2nd, 2009
Greater Sudbury residents are invited to participate in one of three
Jane's Walks on Saturday, May 2. Jane's Walk celebrates the legacy of
urbanist Jane Jacobs and her belief that walkable, diverse and mixed use
neighborhoods are the hallmark of a healthy city and citizenry.

The Municipal Heritage Committee will be hosting a Jane's Walk in
Downtown Sudbury. This walk will explore the collective history,
architecture, planning and personalities of the downtown area. This
guided walking tour will be led by Oryst Sawchuk, Chair of the City of
Greater Sudbury Municipal Heritage Committee. The walk begins at 10:00
a.m. and runs approximately two hours. Participants are asked to meet at
Market Square, 79 Elgin Street.

A Jane's Walk focusing on the Flour Mill area will be led by Jeannine
>Larcher-Lalonde on behalf of the Flour Mill Community Action Network.
This walk will commence at 1:00 p.m. Participants are asked to meet at
College Sacré-Coeur to start the walk, which will head North on
Notre-Dame Avenue to the Musée in the Flour Mill.
Rainbow Routes is hosting a Jane's Walk/Hike as part of their Spring
Hiking Series through the Blueberry Hill and Oak Forest Trails. This
hike will be led by Mr. Stanley Koren and commences at 10:00 a.m. for
approximately two hours. Participants are asked to meet in the
Carmichael Arena parking lot at 1298 Bancroft Drive.
Citizens Invited To Register For Citywide Cleanup Blitz
Citizens are invited to join the City of Greater Sudbury and local Tim
Hortons store owners for the annual Citywide Cleanup Blitz on Saturday,
May 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Citizens must pre-register for the
two hour blitz to clean up litter on public properties to help keep
Greater Sudbury clean and green. Registration forms are available at all
Citizen Service Centres or by calling 3-1-1.

The City of Greater Sudbury will provide Cleanup Blitz volunteers with
garbage bags, gloves and safety vests and a souvenir t-shirt, courtesy
of local Tim Hortons store owners, while quantities last.

Have an Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please
contact Stacie Reinhardt at stacie.reinhardt@greatersudbury.ca or at
674-4455 ext. 2448 Networks and to keep groups better informed of municipal programs and
services, the Community Partnerships staff will be sending out bi-weekly
CANmail. As the entire community grows more aware of CANs and their
efforts, our office also receives a number of requests to send Community
Action Network information. CANmail is a way we can collect and
disseminate this information.

Young Community Leaders Project Public Forum - March 14th, 2009
Greater Sudbury youth ages 15 to 30 are invited to the Young Community
Leaders Project Public Forum on March 14th, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. There will be guest speakers discussing issues regarding youth and
there will be opportunities to voice their opinion and share ideas.
Additional information attached.

City of Greater Sudbury Bicycle Advisory Panel - Invitation to Sit on
Sub-Committees
The Bicycle Advisory Panel, we would like to extend an invitation to
CAN members to get involved with the group's efforts to make Greater
Sudbury a more cycling friendly community.

The Bicycle Advisory Panel has been established in order to assist
Council and staff in implementing a vision for a safe and attractive
bicycle transit system that links communities across the City of Greater
Sudbury through a network of recreational and utilitarian trails
designed to promote alternative non-motorized modes of transport.

To realize this vision, the Bicycle Advisory Panel has established the
following sub-committees:
Infrastructure
- identify bike parking and support facility needs
- develop standards for bike racks
- conduct an inventory of existing bike racks and locations
- work with Greater Sudbury Transit on the ‘rack and roll’ (racks
on buses) program
- develop a bike exchange / bike share program

Education & Skill Development
- education regarding how to use bike lanes
- CAN bike programs (Canadian Cycling Association)
- conduct clinics for bike care
- target schools for cycling education
- courses for new adult riders

Marketing
- development of a Share the Road Campaign
- hosting of public events such as the Ramsey Lake Cycle Tour
- promote as alternative mode of transportation

To get involved or for more information about the City of Greater
Sudbury Bicycle Advisory Panel please visit www.mysudbury.ca/BAP or
contact Jeff Pafford at jeff.pafford@greatersudbury.ca or 674-4455
extension 2456.

Meals on Wheels - Rural Research Project
Meals on Wheels Sudbury has hired Kelly McGrath to conduct a research
study of local rural communities. Funding has been secured to evaluate
the use of informal support services within the rural areas of Greater
Sudbury, and to create integration opportunities between organized
support services offered by groups such as Meals on Wheels, the Canadian
Red Cross and Victorian Order of Nurses and other existing networks.
Kelly would like to connect with any CAN that represents a rural part of
the City. Plans are underway to co-ordinate a community fair to bring
the public together with groups that offer support services. Kelly has
sent out an initial survey to the CANs, and would like to make contact
with the CANs that represent rural areas of the City. If you have not
received a package in the mail from Kelly, or if you have any questions
or comments regarding the project, please contact her at Meals on Wheels
- 525-4554 (work), 207- 1971 (cell), kmcgrath@sudburymeals.org.

Parents invited to an evening with Dr. Marla Shapiro
Parents and children ages 8 and 9 are invited to attend an evening with
Dr. Marla Shapiro on Wednesday, April 1, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at
Lockerby Composite School, 1391 Ramsey View Court. Parents will attend a
presentation that focuses on the risks of childhood obesity,
particularly for Type II Diabetes. Children will participate in
activities to learn about healthy food choices and the benefits of
physical activity. This event is hosted by the Northern Ontario School
of Medicine (NOSM), in partnership with the Canadian Diabetes
Association in Thunder Bay and Sudbury, the Thunder Bay District Health
Unit, Sudbury & District Health Unit, and the Sudbury Regional Hospital.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, March 25. Space is limited. Register
at www.nosm.ca or contact Denis Adams at 662-7256, denis.adams@normed.ca

Mayor to Visit Greater Sudbury Communities
Mayor John Rodriguez will make a series of visits to each of Greater
Sudbury’s communities. Mayor Rodriguez will spend a full day in each
community, visiting local businesses, touring municipal facilities and
speaking with local residents. Citizens who have suggestions as to where
the Mayor should visit in their community or who wish to meet the Mayor
during his visit are asked to contact the Office of the Mayor at
674-4455, ext. 2514, mayor@greatersudbury.ca

Parkside Seniors' Information Line - 673-3636
Do you or someone you know require information on accessing senior
services in Greater Sudbury? The Parkside Senior's Information Line may
be a valuable resource to your group and you may want to consider
including on your CAN website, newsletter, etc. More information can
be found at www.oacsudbury.ca/Files/seniorsline.htm.

Wanted Used Skates for Great Skate Exchange
Organizers of the Great Skate Exchange are looking for used skates to
be distributed to local youth, children, families, and agencies. Skates
can be dropped off at any City of Greater Sudbury Community Arena, Tom
Davies Square (Citizen Service Centre), Centre de Santé communitaire de
Sudbury, the Sudbury & District Health Unit, YMCA Sudbury and the Human
League. For more information please call 522-9200 ext. 223.

Have an Idea? Suggestions?
Have information or suggestions for the next edition of CANmail? Please
contact Stacie Reinhardt at stacie.reinhardt@greatersudbury.ca or at
674-4455 ext. 2448.
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