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NEWS RELEASES
For Immediate Release Wednesday, November 12, 2008
NEW FIRE CHIEF FOR THE CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY
The City of Greater Sudbury announced today that Marc Leduc has been
appointed as the municipality’s new Fire Chief, following an extensive,
nationwide recruitment process. Chief Leduc’s appointment is effective
as of Monday, November 17.
Leduc has been Acting Fire Chief since May, 2008. In his permanent
position, he will lead approximately 129 career fire staff and 350
volunteer firefighters. Each year, Greater Sudbury Fire Services
responds to about 4,600 emergency calls.
“We are extremely pleased that Marc has accepted the position,” said
Doug Nadorozny, Acting Chief Administrative Officer. “Marc has proven to
be extremely effective in his time as Acting Fire Chief. His leadership,
extensive training and experience, and team-building skills will
continue to build a solid foundation of professional commitment and
expertise within our municipal fire services.”
Chief Leduc has served in various management roles in the fire service
for the past 30 years, including 11 months as Acting Fire Chief from May
2006 until March 2007. He has also been Deputy Fire Chief since July
2003 and has served as President of the Sudbury Professional Fire
Fighters Association and Vice-President of the Ontario Professional Fire
Fighters Association.
“I am delighted to have this opportunity to lead the exceptional men and
women who are dedicated to protecting lives and property,” said Leduc.
“I look forward to the challenge and to the satisfaction of serving
this wonderful community.”
For more information
Eliza Bennett, Manager,
Corporate Communications and French-language Services, 674-4455, ext.
4507
CGS
NEWS - for the week of November 10, 2008
> This Week’s Council Meeting
> The regular meeting of City Council will start at 6:00 p.m. on
> Wednesday, November 12, in the Council Chamber of Tom Davies Square.
> Council agendas are available online at
>
http://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/
> Municipal Service Schedule for November 11
> Tom Davies Square, Citizen Service Centres and the Greater Sudbury
> Public Library will close for Remembrance Day. Residential garbage and
> recycling collection will proceed as normally scheduled on Tuesday,
> November 11. Municipal landfills and the recycling centre will also
> remain open for business. Greater Sudbury Transit will offer free
public
> transit to the Sudbury Arena for Remembrance Day ceremonies, from 9
a.m.
> to 1:30 p.m. Buses will run on regular service schedules.
> Book of well wishes for Corporal Kerr
> Mayor John Rodriguez and Council invite all citizens to sign a book of
> well wishes for Corporal William Kerr who has sustained critical
> injuries while serving a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Cpl. Bill Kerr
is
> a reservist in the Second Battalion Irish Regiment of Canada based in
> Sudbury. Books will remain available for signing at all Citizen
Service
> Centres and at Tom Davies Square until Thursday, November 13.
> United Way Update
> Picture Our Lakes Calendar
> The 2009 Picture Our Lakes calendar is now on sale. Celebrating the
> more than 300 lakes located within the City of Greater Sudbury and
> showcasing the talents of local photographers, the calendar is
available
> at Artists on Elgin for a cost of $20.
> Second Water Gathering
> Everyone is invited to attend a special “Water Gathering” in the
> Inco Cavern at Science North on Wednesday, November 12. Doors open at
> 6:30 p.m. for doors prizes and displays, including artist Nadine
> Bariteau’s “H2O Under Pressure” and a presentation with Keith
> West, Ontario’s Chief Drinking Water Inspector. This event is free of
> charge. For more information, call 674-5249, ext. 207
> Guts and Glory III: Speaker Huddle and Luncheon
> SportLink, Greater Sudbury Sport Council, will host its third annual
> luncheon on Tuesday, November 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the
> Radisson Hotel in the Rainbow Centre. Local high profile athletes will
> speak about their life experiences and how they have achieved their
> goals. Keynote speaker is Adam Kreek, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist in
> Men’s Eight Rowing. All proceeds to SportLink to work with area
> sport groups. Tickets are $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight.
> Contact Susan Levesque, ext. 4434, or email
> susan.levesque@greatersudbury.ca
CGS NEWS - for the week of November 3, 2008
This Week’s Priorities Meeting
The Priorities Committee will start at 430 p.m. on Wednesday, November
5, in the Council Chamber of Tom Davies Square. This week's Priorities
Committee will focus on Ward 11. Council agendas are available online at
http://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/
Wellness Fair at Tom Davies Square
The annual Wellness Fair at Tom Davies Square is scheduled for
Thursday, November 6. Featuring booths hosted by the Canadian Diabetes
Association, the Sudbury & District Health Unit, the Heart & Stroke
Foundation, massage therapy and bone density testing. Wellness booths
are open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m.
Book of well wishes for Corporal Kerr
Mayor John Rodriguez and Council invite all citizens to sign a book of
well wishes for Corporal William Kerr who has sustained critical
injuries while serving a tour of duty in Afghanistan. Cpl. Bill Kerr is
a reservist in the Second Battalion Irish Regiment of Canada based in
Sudbury. Books will remain available for signing at all Citizen Service
Centres and at Tom Davies Square until Wednesday, November 5.
Municipal Service Schedule for November 11
Tom Davies Square, Citizen Service Centres and the Greater Sudbury
Public Library will close for Remembrance Day. Residential garbage and
recycling collection will proceed as normally scheduled on Tuesday,
November 11. Municipal landfills and the recycling centre will also
remain open for business. Greater Sudbury Transit will offer free public
transit to the Sudbury Arena for Remembrance Day ceremonies, from 9 a.m.
to 1:30 p.m. Buses will run on Sunday service schedules.
Young Professionals Association 2008 Awards Gala
The Young Professionals Association in partnership with BELL will
present its 2008 Awards Gala on Friday, November 7, at 7 p.m. in the
Solarium of the Holiday Inn. Featuring singer/songwriter Sarah Craig,
great food and great company! Tickets to the gala are $15 for YPA
members or $20 for non-members. Call for tickets and information:
688-7582 or email ypa@sudbury.ca
Guts and Glory III: Speaker Huddle and Luncheon
SportLink, Greater Sudbury Sport Council, will host its third annual
luncheon on Tuesday, November 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the
Radisson Hotel in the Rainbow Centre. Local high profile athletes will
peak about their life experiences and how they have achieved their
goals. Keynote speaker is Adam Kreek, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist in
Men’s Eight Rowing. All proceeds to SportLink to work with area
sport groups. Tickets are $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight.
Contact Susan Levesque, ext. 4434,or email
susan.levesque@greatersudbury.ca
CGS NEWS - for the week of October 27, 2008
> This Week’s Council and Committee Meetings
> The regular meeting of Greater Sudbury Council will start at 6 p.m. on
> Wednesday, October 29, in the Council Chamber of Tom Davies Square.
> Council agendas are available online at
>
http://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/
> Young Professionals Association 2008 Awards Gala
> The Young Professionals Association in partnership with BELL will
> present its 2008 Awards Gala on Friday, November 7, at 7 p.m. in the
> Solarium of the Holiday Inn. Featuring singer/songwriter Sarah Craig,
> great food and great company! Nominate yourself or a co-worker for
three
> awards: Male Young Professional of the Year, Female Young Professional
> of the Year and Best Plan to Work for Young Professionals. Deadline
for
> nominations is October 31. Tickets to the gala are $15 for YPA members
> or $20 for non-members. Call for tickets and information: 688-7582 or
> email ypa@sudbury.ca
> Guts and Glory III: Speaker Huddle and Luncheon
> SportLink, Greater Sudbury Sport Council, will host its third annual
> luncheon on Tuesday, November 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the
> Radisson Hotel in the Rainbow Centre. Local high profile athletes will
> speak about their life experiences and how they have achieved their
> goals. Keynote speaker is Adam Kreek, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist in
> Men’s Eight Rowing. All proceeds to SportLink to work with area
> sport groups. Tickets are $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight.
> Contact Susan Levesque, ext. 4434,or email
> susan.levesque@greatersudbury.ca
> CGS NEWS - for the week of October 20, 2008
> This Week’s Council and Committee Meetings
> Greater Sudbury Council will continue its discussion of the proposed
> Multi-Use Recreational Complex, the Performing Arts Centre, the
> extension of Maley Drive and an accelerated roads resurfacing program,
> during a special meeting on Tuesday, October 21, starting at 6:00 p.m.
> at Tom Davies Square. The regular meeting of the Priorities Committee
> will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22.
>
> New Manager of Construction Services
> Welcome to Wolter Wagter, new Manager of Construction Services
> effective Monday, October 20. Wolter's office will be located at the
St.
> Clair Depot. Wolter brings with him 20 years of experience in
> construction management and contract administration as a Professional
> Engineer.
> Guts and Glory III: Speaker Huddle and Luncheon
> SportLink, Greater Sudbury Sport Council, will host its third annual
> luncheon on Tuesday, November 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the
> Radisson Hotel in the Rainbow Centre. Local high profile athletes will
> speak about their life experiences and how they have achieved their
> goals. Keynote speaker is Adam Kreek, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist in
> Men’s Eight Rowing. All proceeds to SportLink to work with area
> sport groups. Tickets are $60 per person or $480 for a table of eight.
> Contact Susan Levesque, ext. 4434.
> Young Professionals Association 2008 Awards Gala
> The Young Professionals Association in partnership with BELL will
> present its 2008 Awards Gala on Friday, November 7, at 7 p.m. in the
> Solarium of the Holiday Inn. Featuring singer/songwriter Sarah Craig,
> great food and great company! Nominate yourself or a co-worker for
three
> awards: Male Young Professional of the Year, Female Young Professional
> of the Year and Best Plan to Work for Young Professionals. Deadline
for
> nominations is October 31. Tickets to the gala are $15 for YPA members
> or $20 for non-members. Call for tickets and information: 688-7582 or
> email ypa@sudbury.ca
> Santa Claus Parade Float Looking for Participants from CGS
> This year's Santa Claus Parade will include a float dedicated to
> celebrating our city's 125th anniversary. We are seeking families
> representing 3, 4, or 5 generations who would be interested in
> standing/sitting on the float. Also, any of your children who would
like
> to be a part of the festivities are welcome. Please contact Jessica at
> x. 2426 or
jessica.watts@greatersudbury.ca if you are interested in
> participating.
> Hedley at the Sudbury Arena
> Tickets are on sale to see Hedley perform at the Sudbury Arena on
> Wednesday, November 12, at 8:00 p.m. Tickets cost $41.00 (GST
included),
> and are available at the Sudbury Arena Box Office, charge by phone at
> 671-3000, or online at
www.greatersudbury.ca
>
CGS NEWS - for the week of October 13, 2008
>
> New Time for Council Meeting
> The next meeting of Greater Sudbury Council will begin at 5 p.m. on
> Wednesday, October 15. At this meeting, Council will debate three
> projects of interest to the community: the proposed Multi-Use
Recreation
> Complex, the proposed Performing Arts Centre, and roads
infrastructure,
> including the proposed Maley Drive extension. All citizens are invited
> to watch the debate being held in Council Chambers at Tom Davies
Square.
> Meetings of City Council are also broadcast live on Channel 10 News.
>
> Council Appoints Interim CAO
> Greater Sudbury Council has appointed General Manager of Growth and
> Development Doug Nadorozny as Acting Chief Administrative Officer for
> the City of Greater Sudbury. Doug will assume his appointment
effective
> Monday, November 10, to fill the position of current CAO Mark Mieto
who
> announced his retirement last month with 32 years in the municipal
> public service.
> 2010 Olympic Winter Athletes Are Coming To Sudbury (10/10/08 -
> 10/12/08)
> The Canadian Pacific Spirit Train is coming to Sudbury! Come help
> support SportLink, your sport Council. Saturday, October 11, 2008,
from
> 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm, at the Energy Court beside House of Broadloom on
> Lorne St. Refreshments will be made available to purchase and a
portion
> of the proceeds will be donated to SportLink. Monies will be used to
> promote sports in our community. For more information, go to
> http://www.cpspirittrain.com/
and click on "Event Details" or visit
> http://www.sportlink.ca
>
> Actors Wanted
> Greater Sudbury Museums is seeking local talent to recreate the lives
> of celebrated figures from Sudbury’s past for its upcoming production:
> Cemetery Walk. Auditions will be held October 18 and 20. For more
> information, please contact James Fortin, Museums’ Curator, 692-4448
> or email jim.fortin@greatersudbury.ca
>
> Hockey Helmet Recall
> RBK and CCM Hockey Helmets may pose a safety hazard due to potential
> for the chin strap to disengage while in use. For model numbers and
> colours affected by the manufacturer's recall, visit the following
> Health Canada web site for more information.
>
http://209.217.71.106/PR/recall-retrait-e.jsp?re_id=423
>
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CGS NEWS - for
the week of September 22, 2008
2009 Budget Consultation
A community budget consultation is scheduled for Monday, September 22,
starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Tom Davies Square in
Sudbury. Greater Sudbury citizens are invited to share their ideas and
comments prior to the start of deliberations for the 2009 municipal
budget. Further details about the budget are available online at
www.greatersudbury.ca
Picture Our Lakes
Photography Contest Winners
The Northern Artist Gallery is hosting a reception in the foyer of Tom
Davies Square on Tuesday, September 23, at 5:00 p.m. to announce the
winners of the annual Picture our Lakes Photography Contest and launch
the 2009 calendar. For more information, contact Kristina Lang at
kristina.lang@greatersudbury.ca
or extension 4606.
18th Annual Sudbury Arts Tour
Come Day-Tripping in Sudbury for the 18th Annual Sudbury Arts Tour -
2008 on September 27 and 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. More than
60artists throughout the City of Greater Sudbury in 29 private and
public art studios will be showcased on the tour. For more information
and to pick-up your free Sudbury Arts Tour Guide, contact Kristina Lang
at
kristina.lang@greatersudbury.ca
or extension 4606.
United Way/Centraide Employee Campaign Kickoff
The CGS United Way/Centraide Employee Campaign kickoff event is almost
here! This year, there will be two kick-offs. The first will be
September 29 in the lobby of Tom Davies Square at 11:30 a.m. The second
kick-off will be held outside at the Garson Arena on October 2 at 11:30
a.m. This year’s Employee Campaign goal will be unveiled and pizza and
pop will be served at both events.
Kenny Rogers at Sudbury Arena
Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 26, for an evening with Kenny
Rogers at the Sudbury Arena on Wednesday, December 3. Tickets are $64 (G.S.T.
included) available online at
www.greatersudbury.ca, at theSudbury Arena Box
Office or by calling 671-3000.
Freestyle Motocross World Tour at Sudbury Arena
Tickets are on sale for the 2008 Freestyle Motocross World Tour at the
Sudbury Arena on Friday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring 13 top
international pros from the FMX and BMX pro circuit. Tickets are $25
and$34, available at the Sudbury Arena box office or online at
> www.greatersudbury.ca
All advance ticket purchases will receive a free entry to a Pit Party
from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fans will get a chance to meet the riders for
pictures and autographs.
Community Projects
Learn more about the proposed Multi-use Recreational Complex and the
Performing Arts Centre on the City of Greater Sudbury web site. Go to:
> www.greatersudbury.ca
Search: community projects.
Sept. 2008 Walden-CAN Column for Sudbury Star
Walden COP Program Volunteers Log 1987 km since June/08!
The Walden Citizens on Patrol Program is up & running with a small,
dedicated group of volunteers. Since June they have logged over 1987 km
patrolling communities in Walden! But more volunteers would be
appreciated and welcome.
Vehicles, uniforms, all equipment, and training are provided by the
Greater Sudbury Police Service - at no cost to the volunteers.
The next scheduled COP Program Training Date will be in November but
Applications are available now, at the Walden Police Storefront. If you
are interested in participating in this worthwhile community crime
prevention initiative, applications should be completed as quickly as
possible in order to qualify for November’s training date. For more
information call the COP Program Coordinator at 675-9171 ext. 2335 or
check www.police.sudbury.on.ca
‘Cyberproofing’…Walden-CAN & Walden Youth For Youth
Host Meeting!
Denise Fraser- Crime Prevention Unit, Greater Sudbury Police Services-
will give an 1½ hour presentation about Cyberproofing Oct. 9 at a Public
Meeting – hosted by Walden-CAN & Walden Youth Centre, 6:30pm, in the T.M.
Davies Community Centre. Everyone is welcome: teenagers 12 & over,
parents, grandparents and the public. Topics include: Types of predators
found in the Internet; how they gather information to find their
victims; problems of cyberbullying and steps to take in order to prevent
victimization. For more information visit
www.police.sudbury.on.ca
or call at 675-9171 ext.2103 See
www.Walden-can.com
Looking for Volunteers in Walden!
Walden Winter Carnival: What could you do to help us celebrate 35 years
of winter family fun? Any help is welcome; whether you can volunteer for
4 hours or 40 hours– helping plan events or working during the Carnival.
Call Wayne St. George at 692-4224 or check www.waldenwintercarnival.com
Anderson Farm Museum & Heritage Society: If
you are interested in helping preserve & protect this local heritage
site and develop year-round programs and activities/events at the
Anderson Farm Museum…consider volunteering to work with us. We have
openings on our Board & the 2009 Fall Fair Committee. Details on our AFM
Page www.Walden-CAN.com AFM & Heritage Society PO Box 1188, Lively, ON
P3Y 1M9
LDSS 50+ Reunion Committee: You don’t have to be over 50… to
help us make plans & get ready for the May 15,16,17,2009 50+ Reunion at
LDSS! To find out how you can help, call Mary Purvis at 692-3747 or Jim
Savarie at 692-5921
Walden- Community Action Network: We’re
planning activities/events/projects for 2008,2009 and need volunteers of
all ages- to help represent the communities of Walden re: our Youth
Services Committee, Environment Committee and Community Conference
Committee. To learn more about us check www.Walden-CAN.com Contact us at
Walden-Can PO Box 981, Lively, On, P3Y 1M8
What’s Happening!
Sept.21: Quilts in the Community- 11:30am – 5:30pm View Quilts in
6 Sites in Walden. Passports cost $15. Funds to help build a sun shelter
for kids at Walden Day Care Centre, Call Mary-Lou or Terry at 692-9719
www.waldendaycare.ca
Sept.22: World Car Free Day! Free Public Transit! Cut out your
Car Free Day VOUCHERS in Northern Life, Sudbury Star, Le Voyageur-
Sept.17,18 Issues. Plan your routes at www.greatersudbury.ca/transit
Sept.27, 28: Sudbury Arts Tour – 2008! Visit 60 Artists at 29
Studios in CGS from 10am –5pm. The Arts Tour is FREE! For details see
www.SCARF.ca
Oct. 2: ATV Advisory Panel Public Meeting- 7 – 9pm, T.M Davies
Community Centre. Call Dave Bolton,Chair, ATV Advisory Panel 560-5432 or
dbolton@unitz.ca
Oct.4: 2nd Annual Quilt Show- Whitefish Lake First Nations
Seniors & 50 Plus Club from 9am – 4pm, in our Community Centre. We are
hoping to draw in as many Anishnabe Que (Native Women) quilters as
possible. For details, contact Gail at shawbonquigail@personainternet.com
Oct.7: ‘Yes, We’re Still at It!’…a retrospective Exhibit by Gwen
Doyle & Ellen Gorecki . Reception 7–9pm, at Stopciati Gallery, 153
Applegrove St. (off Lorne). Everyone is welcome! Refreshments will be
served. Gallery information at 673-4443
To learn more about what’s happening in Walden see
www.Walden-CAN.com
Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator, Walden-CAN
For Immediate Release Wednesday,
September 10, 2008
GREATER SUDBURY PART OF WORLD CAR FREE DAY:
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
Citizens are encouraged to leave their personal vehicles at home during
World Car Free Day on Monday, September 22. World Car Free Day is an
annual event that aims to reduce dependency on cars and is supported by
the European Union, the United Nations, the Government of Canada and the
leaders of over 1,500 cities around the world.
Earth Care Sudbury will be providing residents with the opportunity to
take a free round-trip ride on Greater Sudbury Transit buses on World
Car Free Day. Individuals who are interested in riding for free on
Monday, September 22, must present a Car Free Coupon to the driver while
boarding the bus. Coupons will appear in the Sudbury Star, Northern Life
and Le Voyageur on September 17 and 18.
Media Contact:
Stephen Monet
Manager of Environmental Planning Initiatives
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 4297
Eat Local Sudbury Weekly E-Flyer – Aug 15th, 2008
Hours of Operation:
Saturday 8:00-3:30
Sunday 10:00-3:30
Wednesday 4:30-6:30
Located inside Downtown Market Square (corner of Elm and Elgin St).
FREE Parking! (But if you are coming on Wednesday, you must get a free
2-hour ticket to display in your windshield).
*MEET THE FARMER NIGHT – don’t forget to attend this exciting event
next Wednesday August 20th from 4:30-7:30pm at the co-op!
*NEW* PRODUCTS THIS WEEK:
Bison – sausages, burgers, ground meat, roasts and pepperettes from
Graywalk Buffalo Ranch, Noelville
New Cranberry Products – cranberry honey and cranberry vinegar from
Johnston’s Cranberries
Beets – These beets are huge! Grown in the magical soil at Loonsong
Gardens, Little Current
New Baby Potatoes – from Beaulieu Farms, Chelmsford
KOHLRABI – Ok, I have to tell you a bit about this uncommon vegetable
from Loonsong Garden, Little Current
Kohlrabi is German for “cabbage turnip” and is in the same family and
broccoli, cabbage, turnip, cauliflower and kale. It can be eaten raw or
cooked and has a sweet, watery taste similar to that of broccoli stems
(only milder). The kohlrabi from Loonsong Gardens is the biggest I’ve
ever seen – 5” in diameter! We’ll be offering samples at the co-op! Try
something new and experiment with one of our kohlrabi recipes below.
FRUIT AND VEGGIE HIGHLIGHTS:
*For the best selection of vegetables, come out on Saturday morning
before we sell out!
· Lettuce (Romaine and Red Sail) - organically-grown at Loonsong Garden,
Little Current
· Kohlrabi – organically-grown at Loonsong Garden, Little Current
· Beets – organically-grown at Loonsong Garden, Little Current
· Swiss Chard – organically-grown at Loonsong Garden, Little Current
· Beans (green and yellow) – organically-grown at Loonsong Garden,
Little Current and Dalew Farms, Lavigne
· Cabbage (Savoy, red and green)– organically-grown at Dalew Farms,
Lavigne
· Broccoli and Cauliflower – organically-grown at Dalew Farms, Lavigne
· Cucumbers (pickling size and slicers) – organically-grown at Dalew
Farms, Lavigne
· Zucchini (green and yellow) – organically-grown at Dalew Farms,
Lavigne
· Sprouts – organically-grown at Heart and Soil Gardens, Wanup
· Potatoes – grown by Don Poulin Potatoes, Azilda and Valley Growers,
Blezard Valley
RECIPE CORNER:
Kohlrabi and Apple Slaw with Creamy Coleslaw Dressing
Dressing
1/4 cup cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon good mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Salt & pepper to taste - go easy here
Fresh mint, chopped
1 pound fresh kohlrabi, trimmed, peeled, grated or cut into batons with
a Benriner
2 apples, peeled, grated to cut into batons (try to keep equivalent
volumes of kohlrabi:apple)
Whisk cream into light pillows - this takes a minute or so, no need to
get out a mixer. Stir in remaining dressing ingredients, the kohlrabi
and apple. Serve immediately.
Roasted Kohlrabi
1 1/2 pounds fresh kohlrabi, ends trimmed, thick green skin sliced off
with a knife, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic (optional, to my taste)
Salt
Good vinegar
Set oven to 450F. Toss the diced kohlrabi with olive oil, garlic and
salt in a bowl. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet and put into oven
(it needn't be fully preheated) and roast for 30 - 34 minutes, stirring
every five minutes started after about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with a good
vinegar.
REGULAR PRODUCTS:
1. Terza Farms, Thornloe:
· Stone-ground un-bleached white wheat flour
· Stone-ground whole wheat flour
· Creamy Wheat ‘n Bran Cereal
· Organic Flax seeds
· Wheat Bran
· Buckwheat pancake mix (out of stock!)
2. Graywalk Buffalo Ranch
· Bison – sausages, burgers, ground meat, roasts and pepperettes
· More to come in two weeks (roasts, steaks, jerky)
3. Green Zone Farms, Chelmsford:
· Elk jerky
· Naturally-raised elk and red deer steaks, sausage, elk wraps (new)
· Out-of-stock items will be coming soon!
4. Burt Farms, Gore Bay:
· Fresh Deli Meats: Roast beef, ham, pastrami, kielbasa
· For the BBQ: Seasoned burgers and smokies (smoked pork sausage)
· Breakfast sausages (with apple), porketta roasts, pork loin roasts,
side ribs, ground pork, stir-fry beef, ground beef.
*Why no steaks, chops or bacon?? The Burts have enough trouble stocking
enough “hot ticket items” for their own customers on the Island. Max
says we can have all the bacon we want “Just as soon as I can figure out
how to make a pig made entirely of bacon!”
5. Dalew Farms, Lavigne:
· Organically-grown veggies (see above)
· Pastured Pork – BACON (while it lasts), sausages (tomato basil and
honey garlic), smoked ham roasts, pork chops (smoked and regular),
ground pork, ribs, ham hocks, pepperettes (hot and mild –frozen).
6. Heart and Soil Farms, Wanup:
· Organically-grown veggies (see above)
7. Loonsong Garden, Little Current:
· Organically-grown veggies (see above)
8. Nipissing Game Farm:
· Semi-boneless jumbo quail – in packages of 6.
9. The Perogy Princess, Copper Cliff:
· Perogies: Blueberry, cheese and potato, cheese, potato, bacon and
onion, sauerkraut, dill, roasted garlic, hot pepper.
· Jams: Blueberry, strawberry, rhubarb, strawberry-rhubarb and more
· Pies: strawberry, blueberry
· Pickles: Ontario beets, Ontario carrots, and much more
· Cabbage rolls (1/2 dozen or full dozen) – made with local beef and
pork!
10. Johnston’s Cranberries, Bala:
· Frozen cranberries (located in the freezer)
· Dried cranberries, cranberry-peach jam, cranberry chutney, white hot
cranberry wine jelly, red cranberry wine jelly, cranberry vinegar,
cranberry honey, pure cranberry juice and cranberry medley juice
(available in travel-size bottles!).
11. Surely Homemade, Wahnapitae:
· Apple Ginger Chutney, Chili Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, Traditional Salsa,
Red Pepper and Garlic Savoury, Antipasto – made with Ontario-grown
produce
12. Board’s Honey Farm, Restoule:
*Please note: We will not be selling pure honey because you can buy it
from the nice man from Sudbury Bee Supplies in the booth right across
from ours!
· Cinnamon, mint and lavender infused honey
· Beeswax candles (votives, tapers and tea lights)
· Honey Preserves (no sugar!) and sauces, honey mustard
· Beeswax leather polish and furniture polish
· Honey Shampoo, bug oil, bug balm, “itch away”, lip balm, honey soap
13. Don Poulin Potatoes, Azilda:
· White potatoes - by the lb or by the bag
14. Valley Growers, Blezard Valley
· Potatoes – by the lb or by the bag
15. Farquhar’s Dairy, Espanola:
· Milk: Skim, 1%, 2%, Homogenized, Chocolate
· Buttermilk and cream
· Butter
· Ice Cream in 2L tubs – 8 flavours (chocolate, cookies and cream,
butterscotch, strawberry, vanilla, black cherry, butter pecan, maple
walnut)
16. Thornloe Cheese, Thornloe:
· Block Cheese: Mild, medium, old, extra old, garlic, hot pepper, onion
and parsley, salsa, lemon dill, tomato and basil, garden vegetable
· Cheese Curds: Plain, dill and BBQ
17. Kernal Peanuts, Vittoria (S. Ontario):
· Peanuts: unsalted, salted and BBQ
· Peanut butter: smooth and crunchy
18. Ontario Popping Corn, Walsingham (S. Ontario):
· Popcorn: blue shamu, purple passion, white hull-less, traditional
yellow and strawberry red
· Pop-a-cobs: You put the whole cob into the microwave! Paper bag
provided.
19. Pristine Gourmet, Waterford (S. Ontario):
*These oils are so good they have been endorsed by super-star Toronto
chefs Jamie Kennedy and Stephen Treadwell! See how they compare to other
gourmet oils in saturated fat and omega fatty acids here.
· Extra virgin cold-pressed canola oil and soybean oil
· Blueberry Baco Noir Wine Vinegar, Raspberry Baco Noir Wine Vinegar,
Maple Infused Vidal Wine Vinegar
See you at the co-op!
Allison Muckle
Project Coordinator
Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative Inc
30 Ste Anne Rd, Unit 217
Sudbury, ON P3C 5E1
705-521-6717
info@eatlocalsudbury.com
www.eatlocalsudbury.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, August 11, 2008
FIVE-RIDE TRANSIT PASSES TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO YOUTH
The Mayor and Council's Roundtable on Children and Youth will provide
complimentary Greater Sudbury Transit passes to local youth this summer
as an introductory initiative to encourage more young people to ride
public transit to local community programs and sports venues.
Up to 600 passes will be distributed throughout the community, providing
youth ages 12 to 22 with five free rides on Greater Sudbury Transit.
Passes will be distributed through local social service agencies and at
all branches of the Greater Sudbury Public Library.
Youth who are interested in obtaining a five-ride pass are asked to
visit their nearest branch of the Greater Sudbury Public Library,
starting Monday, August 11. Passes will be distributed on a first come,
first served basis.
Media Contact:
Brianne Carter
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 2513
Eat Local Sudbury is pleased to announce the grand
opening of the
Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative
on Saturday June 28th at Market Square!
Where will the store be located?
We will be located inside Market Square (the farmers’ market) in
downtown Sudbury at the corner of Elm and Elgin St. Parking is FREE!!
When will the store be open?
Starting June 28th we will be open:
Saturdays: 8:00am-3:30pm
Sundays: 10:00am-3:30pm
Wednesdays: 4:30pm-6:30pm
What will we be selling?
We will sell primarily food that has been grown within 150 miles of
Sudbury (we will also carry some Ontario-grown products outside our
radius if those products cannot be grown/produced locally). Our products
will include:
ü Meat! Bison, beef, pork, lamb, elk, and more.
ü Vegetables and Fruits! In-season, of course.
ü Dairy Products! Farquhar’s Dairy products and Thornloe cheese (yes, we
will have curds!).
ü Grains! White wheat flour, whole wheat flour, buckwheat flour, pancake
mix, wheat berries.
ü Sweeteners! Maple syrup, honey products.
ü Prepared Foods! Perogies, cabbage rolls, meat pies, preserves.
ü Cranberry products! Dried, frozen, juiced.
ü And so much more – come and see for yourself!
How will the co-op work?
Eat Local Sudbury is a non-profit co-operative with both farmer members
and “eater” members. Both types of members will have a stake in the
co-op (through a small membership fee) and will be able to vote on how
the co-op is run at our Annual General Meeting. The co-op is directed by
a volunteer Board of Directors that is made up of both farmers and
eaters. As a non-profit co-operative, all sales profits must be
re-invested into the co-op (to pay for staff, marketing, equipment,
etc). Our goal is to get Sudburians eating more locally-grown food by
making it easier for eaters to buy local food and easier for farmers to
sell their products.
See you there!!
Allison
Allison Muckle
Project Coordinator
Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative Inc
30 Ste Anne Rd, Unit 217
Sudbury, ON P3C 5E1
705-521-6717
info@eatlocalsudbury.com
www.eatlocalsudbury.com
Join us for the Grand Opening of the Eat Local Sudbury Co-op Store in
Market Square on June 28th!
> THIS WEEK'S CGS NEWS - for the week of June 16, 2008
>
> Food Drive Week
> Greater Sudbury Transit is proud to support Food Drive Week in the
City
> of Greater Sudbury. Drop off your donations in collection boxes on
> public transit buses and be sure to attend the 18th Annual Downtown
> Rotary Blues for Food event on Durham Street this Saturday, June 21,
> from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is non-perishable food items or a
> cash donation.
>
> Volunteers Needed
> Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums is seeking volunteers to assist with
> Doors Open Greater Sudbury, a special event to mark our community’s
> 125th anniversary. On July 18 and 19, heritage tours of historic
> buildings across the city will provide residents and visitors with an
> opportunity to get a close look at Greater Sudbury’s fascinating past.
> For information about volunteering, please contact Connie at
>
constance.rossi@city.greatersudbury.ca
>
> Extended Transit Hours
> Effective Saturday, June 21, Greater Sudbury Transit is extending
hours
> of service. The new schedule will start earlier and see all bus routes
> connect downtown by 7:15 a.m. while evening service is being extended
so
> the last routes will depart downtown at 12:30 a.m. For more
information,
> visit www.greatersudbury.ca
>
> Ramsey Lake Cycle Tour
> Everyone is invited to participate in the fourth annual Ramsey Lake
> Cycle Tour (formerly the Tour de Sudbury) on Saturday, June 21. The
City
> of Greater Sudbury Bicycle Advisory Panel is hosting this 26 km ride.
> Shorter routes are also available for families and novice riders.
> Helmets are mandatory for all participants. For more information,
please
> visit www.mysudbury.ca/BAP
>
> Market Square Now Open
> Just a reminder that Market Square is open for the season at the
corner
> of Elm and Elgin Streets. Products include honey, spices, fresh
roasted
> coffee, meats and cheeses, fresh fish, homemade baked goods, flowers,
> arts and crafts and handmade soaps. Local fruits and vegetables begin
in
> July. Hours are Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sundays from 10
> a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
>
> Outdoor watering restrictions in effect
> Outdoor watering restrictions are in effect until the end of
September.
> Even numbered addresses may water on even days of the month and odd
> numbered addresses are permitted to water on odd days of the month.
The
> outdoor watering bylaw applies both day and night.
>
> Community Projects
> Learn more about the proposed Multi-use Recreational Complex and the
> Performing Arts Centre on the City of Greater Sudbury web site. Go to:
> www.greatersudbury.ca
Search: community projects
>
> Sudbury Soils Study
> Results of the Sudbury Soils Study are now available. Residents can
> view the entire results of the Human Health Risk Assessment at the
> Sudbury Soils Study website at
www.sudburysoilsstudy.com/EN/indexE.htm
Fire sprinklers - New condos and Apartments.PDF
Carpooling - The Way to Go.pdf
> THIS WEEK'S CGS NEWS - for the week of
May 26, 2008
>
> Volunteers Needed for Sudbury's 125th Anniversary Party
> The Greater Sudbury 125 committee is looking for volunteers for the
> Anniversary Party on Saturday June 7, 2008. Shifts will be assigned in
> five hour blocks and venues include VIA Rail, Market Square, Memorial
> Park and Tom Davies Square. If you are interested in volunteering some
> of your time please contact Kristina Lang at extension 4606 or
> kristina.lang@greatersudbury.ca
for more information.
>
> Greater Sudbury Anniversary Party June 7
> As part of the year-long celebration to mark Greater Sudbury's 125th
> anniversary, a party will be held on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 8
> p.m. Live entertainment, children's activities, a heritage area and
food
> and craft vendors will be found at Tom Davies Square, Memorial Park,
the
> VIA Rail Station and Market Square. There will be giveaways for the
> first 5,000 attendees, plus everyone will have the opportunity to
enter
> a free draw to win a trip for two to Quebec City. Come out and join in
> the fun!
>
> Backstreet Boys and Girlicious Concert
> Coming to the Sudbury Arena, Tuesday, August 26. Doors open at 6:30
> p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. Purchase your tickets online at
> www.greatersudbury.ca
>
> Picture our Lakes 2008 Photography Contest
> To celebrate the more than 300 lakes in the Greater Sudbury area, The
> Northern Artist Gallery is hosting the second annual “Picture our
> Lakes” photography contest. Residents and visitors are encouraged to
> submit their most beautiful Sudbury lake photos in five categories:
> Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Youth (under 18). The final date for
> submissions is June 14, 2008. Visitors to the Gallery will vote for
> winning photos to be featured in the 2009 calendar. For more
information
> call Artists on Elgin at 674.0415.
>
> Energy Conservation Week
> May 25 to 31 has been designated as Ontario's first Energy
Conservation
> Week by the Ontario Power Authority. For more information about Power
> Cost Monitor and Kill-A-Watt Meter lending programs at the Greater
> Sudbury Public Library, visit
www.sudbury.library.on.ca.
For more
> energy saving ideas and information about the Efficient Sudbury
program
> to promote energy conservation, visit
www.greatersudbury.ca.
>
> Community Projects
> Learn more about the proposed Multi-use Recreational Complex and the
> Performing Arts Centre on the City of Greater Sudbury web site. Go to:
> www.greatersudbury.ca
Search: community projects
>
> Sudbury Soils Study
> Results of the Sudbury Soils Study are now available. Residents can
> view the entire results of the Human Health Risk Assessment at the
> Sudbury Soils Study website at
www.sudburysoilsstudy.com/EN/indexE.htm
Diane Marleau, M.P.
May 26, 2008 For
Immediate Release
DIANE MARLEAU LAUNCHES NEXT PHASE IN PRESSURING THE CONSERVATIVES FOR
A PASSPORT OFFICE IN SUDBURY
Sudbury, Ontario, May 26, 2008 — Diane Marleau, Member of Parliament for
Sudbury, will keep pressuring the Conservative government to open a
Passport Canada issuing office in Sudbury.
“Every citizen in the riding will be receiving a post card in the mail
within the next few days. I would ask everyone who supports the opening
of a Passport issuing office in Sudbury to fill it out, and send it back
to my office”, stated Mrs. Marleau. It’s important to note that the card
does not require postage.
“I will be delivering the post cards to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
Parliamentary office personally”, added Mrs. Marleau.
“The petition that was
launched several weeks ago has received a lot of support throughout the
City of Greater Sudbury and throughout Northeaster Ontario. Sudburians
understand that a Passport office is necessary in Sudbury.” said
Marleau.
“It remains abundantly clear that Sudbury needs a Passport Canada
issuing office. I strongly encourage all Sudburians to fill out the post
cards to demand that we be fairly treated”, concluded Mrs. Marleau.
For more information, media
may contact:
Office of Diane Marleau, M.P.
(705) 673-2878
(613) 996-8962
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May29 2008
Greater Sudbury Anniversary Party June 7
As part of the year-long celebration to mark Greater Sudbury's 125th
anniversary, a party will be held on Saturday, June 7, from noon to 8
p.m. Live entertainment, children's activities, a heritage area and food
and craft vendors will be found at Tom Davies Square, Memorial Park, the
VIA Rail Station and Market Square. In addition, there will be giveaways
for the first 5,000 attendees, plus everyone will have the opportunity
to enter a free draw to win a trip for two to Quebec City.
"To mark the community's 125th anniversary, a number of signature events
embracing our diverse heritage were announced in February, and the
celebration has been ongoing since then," said Greater Sudbury Mayor
John Rodriguez. "The anniversary party will feature activities and
entertainment for residents of all ages and we encourage everyone to
come out and join in the celebration."
The City has developed a number of initiatives in support of the
community's 125th anniversary. These include the design of an
anniversary logo, event support kits for event organizers in the
community and an online form that residents can fill out to have Mayor
Rodriguez issue a personal invitation for out-of-town family and friends
to come join the festivities. The 125th anniversary party is the third
of six signature events planned throughout the year to mark the
occasion. For more information, visit the City's website
www.greatersudbury.ca or call
3-1-1.
Media Contact:
Brianne Carter
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455 ext. 2513
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Market Square to Open for 2008 Season
Market Square will open for the 2008 season on Saturday, May 31 at 8:00
a.m. Residents are invited to visit the Market to enjoy local talent,
support local businesses and eat local food.
There are currently 27 vendors registered to sell products at Market
Square during the 2008 season. Products include honey, spices, fresh
roasted coffee, meats and cheeses, fresh fish, homemade baked goods,
flowers, arts and crafts and handmade soaps. Local fruits and vegetables
will be available in July.
Hours of operation are Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Sundays
from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Located at the corner of Elm and Elgin
Streets in Sudbury, Market Square will remain open every weekend until
November 1.
For more information, please call 3-1-1 (Monday to Friday) or 670-9121
(Saturday and Sunday).
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Media Contact:
Brianne Carter
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 2513
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, May
8, 2008
Rally to Celebrate National Success of Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves
The public is invited to attend a rally at Tom Davies Square on
Wednesday, May 14 to celebrate the success of the Sudbury Nickel Capital
Wolves, the 2008 National Midget AAA Champions. The celebration, which
begins at noon, will include a presentation by Greater Sudbury City
Council to mark the team's outstanding accomplishments this season and a
barbeque will be set-up in the courtyard.
"On behalf of myself and Council, I would like to congratulate the
players and the coaching staff on their remarkable achievements this
season," said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. "Through their
dedication and hard work, the Sudbury Nickel Capital Wolves have earned
the honour of being named national champions and placed Greater Sudbury
at the forefront of the national hockey community. I invite the
community to join us in celebrating this incredible victory with the
team."
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Media Contact:
Brianne Carter
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455 ext. 2513
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, May 12, 2008
TIMMINS AND KIRKLAND LAKE ENDORSE MINING REVENUES REPORT
Last week, councils of the City of Timmins and the Town of Kirkland Lake
each passed resolutions of support for the recommendations of the
Greater Sudbury Advisory Panel on Municipal Mining Revenues. The panel's
report, entitled A Refined Argument, recommended that the City of
Greater Sudbury invite the province of Ontario to negotiate a framework
to share resource revenues.
"I am pleased that we have received strong support from these two
important Ontario mining municipalities," said Greater Sudbury Mayor,
John Rodriguez. "Municipalities like Greater Sudbury, Timmins, Kirkland
Lake face similar challenges as they try to deliver the services that
support the booming mining and processing sector, with no direct access
to the taxes generated by this burgeoning industry."
Mayor Rodriguez presented the findings of the advisory panel's report to
a meeting of Timmins City Council on Monday May 5 and to a meeting of
Kirkland Lake Town Council on Tuesday May 6.
"Both councils were enthusiastic in their support, and both Timmins
Mayor, Tom Laughren, and Kirkland Lake Mayor, Bill Enouy, pledged their
personal support wherever and whenever required," added Mayor Rodriguez.
"In fact, Mayor Laughren will be working with me to present this report
to the members of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, (FONOM),
later this month."
Mayors Rodriguez and Laughren will request support from FONOM delegates
at the annual conference, May 14 to 16 in Sault Ste Marie. Efforts to
garner additional support from municipalities across Ontario, industry
groups and others will continue over the next several months.
Media Contact:
Mayor's Office
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 2514
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Ontario Municipal Board approves City of Greater Sudbury’s Official Plan
After receiving approval from the Ontario Municipal Board, the City of
Greater Sudbury’s Official Plan is now in effect. This plan covers the
entire city, and will allow City Council to revoke the 13 existing
Official Plans that have been in place since prior to the 2001 municipal
amalgamation.
The City of Greater Sudbury began the process of creating one new
Official Plan for the community in 2003. Following extensive public
consultation, the new plan was adopted in June 2006, and received
Provincial approval in March 2007. The resolution of outstanding appeals
by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB), completed in mid-April 2008, was
the final step required before the new plan could be implemented. (One
site-specific appeal remains outstanding, and will be dealt with by the
OMB at a later date.)
“The Official Plan is an important roadmap to the future of our
community – it represents an opportunity for renewal,” said Greater
Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. “This new Official Plan, which covers our
entire city, sets out consistent guidelines and a framework for the
growth and development of our community.”
The Official Plan, which is to be reviewed every five years by Greater
Sudbury City Council, identifies a shared vision for the future. It sets
direction for land-use policies for the coming decades, to ensure that
Greater Sudbury continues to grow into a healthy and sustainable
community. The plan includes sections such as ‘Managing Growth and
Change,’ ‘Protecting the Natural Environment,’ Investing in
Infrastructure,’ ‘Developing Quality of Place,’ and ‘Healthy People,
Healthy Places’.
For more information, please visit
www.greatersudbury.ca
or call the City of Greater Sudbury at 3-1-1.
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Media Contact:
Ghislain Lamothe
Manager of Corporate Communications and French-language Services
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 4507
News
Release For immediate distribution
April 28, 2008
Local grassroots group fulfills its commitment to raise $50,000 to
protect a treasured downtown urban forest.
Almost exactly one year ago, City Council gave its approval to move
forward with an agreement to preserve the Roxborough Greenbelt as public
greenspace. As part of that agreement, a local grassroots group, Friends
of the Roxborough Greenbelt, was responsible for raising $50,000 towards
the acquisition. They have now officially completed that commitment.
Just in time for Earth Day, Friends of the Roxborough Greenbelt passed
the $50,000 mark in their fundraising effort.
At this time, Friends of the Roxborough Greenbelt would like to thank
the many donors and supporters who contributed to this unique community
effort. This was truly a grassroots endeavor, and the first thanks must
go to the many individual citizens who made personal donations.
Thank-you to Gerd Korte, Marc Donato and Tara Levesque, Della Passi,
Bill Bradley, Ernie Checkeris, Shirley Johnston, Doreen Ojala, Raymond
Jacques, Gordon and Sheena Grant, Richard Malette, Carrie Regenstreif,
Karen Rouleau, Lara Friedrich, Adam Mauntah, Lilly Noble, Nathalie
Gara-Boivin, Mike and Lorraine Grace, Andrea and Robert Caverson, the
Nicholson family, the Arteca-Grant family, Diane and Clayton Austen,
Memere Picard, Stephen Heiti, Chris Gervais, Cortney St. Jean, Will
Morin, Brian Coleman, and many, many anonymous individual donors.
Thank-you also to the following small businesses for their
contributions: Durham Natural Foods, Tribsys Inc., and Hyland Carpet
One. Additional thanks to the Sudbury Earth Day Committee, the Frontier
Trail Association, and the Rainbow District School Board for their
donations. The Earthdancers, Alexander Public School, and the Huntington
University Communication Society deserve special thanks for making the
Roxborough Greenbelt a beneficiary of their fundraisers. Finally, thanks
go to our grantors: the EJLB Foundation, the HIVA Environmental Fund,
the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, and the Helen McCrea
Peacock Foundation at the Toronto Community Foundation.
These sources of funding reflect the grassroots nature of this effort,
as well as the environmental and community value of this natural area.
Half of the funds were raised locally. Residents from the neighbourhood
and across Greater Sudbury showed strong support for the conservation of
this area, and for the value of greenspaces in general. This support was
shown by individual donations, support for fundraisers, and support from
organizations in the environment, education, and health sectors.
Contributions came in from all corners of Greater Sudbury, including
Gatchell, Copper Cliff, Lively, Coniston, Chelmsford, Warren, Dowling,
Skead, and Whitefish.
The other half of the funding was obtained through grants from national
and provincial foundations. Applications for these grants undergo
scrutiny and a competitive selection process. It is important to note
that these grants could not have been obtained without independent
recognition of the environmental value of the Roxborough Greenbelt, as
well as independent recognition of the value to the community, well
beyond the neighbourhood level.
Friends of the Roxborough Greenbelt is looking forward to shifting their
focus to the stewardship of this wonderful natural area once it formally
becomes public greenspace. Any further donations received will go
towards stewardship activities agreed upon by the group, the
neighbourhood, and the City.
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Contact :
Naomi Grant
Phone : 673-1874
e-mail :
grant_naomi@hotmail.com
> THIS WEEK'S CGS NEWS - for the week of April 28, 2008
Open House for Community Projects
> Citizens are invited to attend an Open House as panel members will
> unveil their vision for the proposed Multi-use Recreation Complex and
> the Performing Arts Centre. The session will provide an opportunity
for
> the public to review the work that has been prepared by the two panels
> to date. The Open House will be held in the Foyer of Tom Davies
Square,
> 200 Brady Street, on Thursday, May 22 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. For
more
> information, visit the City’s website at
>
http://www.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?lang=en&Release_id=2098
>
>
> Canadian Blood Services Donor Clinic at Tom Davies Square
> A Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic will be held in the Foyer
> of Tom Davies on Monday, May 5 from 10:30am to 1 p.m. One donation
> takes an hour of your time and can help save up to three lives.
>
>
> In Greater Sudbury, litter is NOT OK
> Residents and businesses are asked come out on Saturday, May 10 for
the
> annual City Wide Clean Up Blitz sponsored by the Clean Up Greater
> Sudbury Program and Tim Hortons. You must register to participate.
Call
> 3-1-1 to register. For more information, visit the City’s website at
>
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_wastemanagement&lang=en&currID=7729&parID=0
>
>
> Residential Tipping Fee Holiday - Monday, May 5 to Saturday, May 10
> Greater Sudbury residents may bring household waste to the nearest
City
> landfills at no charge during residential tipping fee holiday week.
For
> more information, please visit the City’s website at
>
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_wastemanagement&lang=en&currID=5776&parID=0
>
>
> Greater Sudbury Celtic Festival
> The Greater Sudbury Celtic Festival will be held at the Grace Hartman
> Amphitheatre in Bell Park on Saturday, May 24. The festival will take
> place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and tickets are available at the
> Sudbury Arena Box Office. Ticket prices are $8.50 for adults, and
$2.25
> for youth age 12 and under. All prices will increase by $2.00 on the
day
> of the event. For more information, please visit
www.mysudbury.ca , call
> 691-5677, or e-mail
celticfestival@persona.ca .
>
>
> Volunteers needed for Sudbury Rocks - Race, Run or Walk for Diabetes
> The Sudbury Rocks!!! Race, Run or Walk for Diabetes event will be held
> on May 4. The event is in need of volunteers all race day positions
> (marshals, water station attendants, finish line attendants). If you
are
> interested, you can contact the organizers at
>
sudburymarathon@hotmail.com, 670-1993 ext 7 or visit the
website at
>
www.sudburyrocksmarathon.com.
Météo + LOOKING FOR EXTRAS
The production team of Météo + will be filming a scene at the Ukrainian
Federation Center on Thursday, May 8th, 2008.
This scene will focus around a banquet-style fundraiser for the «
Federation des organismes culturels de l’Ontario français ». Re-creating
this type of scene calls for an enormous amount of extras, 80 to be
exact. We are hoping to recruit local community groups and leaders to be
extras in this scene. This will be a chance to spend a few hours on the
set of a television show, a chance to meet 80 people from your community
and to be fed by one of the city’s top caterers !
Here are a few important details :
-The extras will need to present themselves at the Ukrainian Federation
Hall (on frood road) on May 8th, 2008 at 10:00am
-The extras will need to be dressed as if they were attending a banquet
(not a gala) - think business luncheon
-The extras will need to be present from 10:00 am till 5:00 pm
If you’re interested or you have any questions please do not hesitate to
contact Pandora Topp, Extras Casting, 560-3288 x 26 or by email
pandora@gdm.on.ca
Thanks!
www.meteoplus.tv
www.tfo.org/television/emissions/meteoplus/
MEDIA RELEASE
Issued: April 21, 2008
For Immediate Release
LOCAL WATERSHED CONDITIONS BULLETIN
Sudbury... As of 12:00 Noon today, April 21, 2008, the Nickel District
Conservation Authority (N.D.C.A.) is issuing the following watershed
conditions update in response to the Spring runoff that is now occurring
along the major river systems in the watershed area.
Weather conditions have changed very quickly across the watersheds. The
very mild temperatures being experienced have caused the snow pack to
begin melting rapidly in the northern areas which has caused the
Wanapitei, Vermilion and Onaping Rivers to rise rapidly. Levels and
flows increased significantly from April 18th to today. It is expected
that this will continue for a number of days until the main snow pack is
gone. Weather forecasts available at this time indicate that no major
precipitation is expected across the watersheds for the next two to four
days. Should any major precipitation be received over the next two to
four days, on top of the snow melt occurring, levels and flows on the
major river systems would definitely increase further.
The N.D.C.A. has been in communication with the City of Greater Sudbury;
Vale-Inco; Domtar; Ontario Power Generation; and the Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources. All of these agencies/organizations are closely
monitoring the continuing runoff situation, and they have different
management responsibilities along the major river systems.
The N.D.C.A. continues to remind all citizens in the City living near
these major river systems in the low-lying known hazard areas, to
closely monitor the ongoing runoff conditions. The N.D.C.A. again
reminds all citizens to stay away from the fast flowing, cold water on
these systems for public safety. Any citizen in the City of Greater
Sudbury who may need assistance due to overland flooding problems must
call the City at 311, 24 hours a day.
The N.D.C.A. will update this message with the most current information
available, and until runoff conditions have stabilized.
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For More Information Call:
Allen Bonnis OR Paul Sajatovic (705)674-5249.
For immediate release Friday, April 18, 2008
Community Projects Panel Members to Unveil Vision
at an Open House Session in May
Citizens are invited to attend an Open House as the panel members will
unveil their vision for the proposed Multi-use Recreation Complex and
the Performing Arts Centre. The session will provide an opportunity for
the public to review the work that has been prepared by the two panels
to date.
The Open House will be held in the Foyer of Tom Davies Square, 200 Brady
Street, on Thursday, May 22 between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The session will
be held in a drop-in format where citizens can view the panels'
recommendations on large display boards and obtain summary reports.
The following information will be on display at the Open House:
• Summary of needs assessment
• Proposed components for the facilities
• Architectural drawings
• Site selections
Panel members and City staff will be available to answer questions from
the public. Comments sheets will also be available for residents to
submit their suggestions and recommendations on specific project
elements.
"The two citizens panels for community projects have conducted a
significant amount of work over the past year," said Mayor John
Rodriguez. "The Open House session will provide an opportunity for the
panel members to explain their vision to the community."
Last February, City Council directed the two panels to return with a
more formal business plan in April. The format has been changed in order
to unveil the proposed concepts to the community and to provide feedback
opportunities.
Over the summer months, panel members will work with the community to
finalize their business plans. At the same time, City staff will conduct
a financing analysis and review the capital and operational costs
associated with the projects. The final reports will be presented to
City Council for decision in the fall.
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Media contact:
Ghislain Lamothe
Manager of Corporate Communications and French-language Services
City of Greater Sudbury
665-0146
MEDIA RELEASE
Issued: April 8, 2008
For Immediate Release
LOCAL WATERSHED CONDITIONS UPDATE
Sudbury... The Nickel District Conservation Authority (N.D.C.A.) is
issuing an update in response to the Spring runoff conditions that are
fully underway in the watershed area.
Recent mild temperatures; rapid snow melt; and groundwater up welling
have caused all watercourses and major drainage courses to rise rapidly.
The larger rivers namely, the Wanapitei, Vermilion and Onaping, have
risen in the Greater Sudbury vicinity due to the local inflows. However,
it will be some time yet before the runoff from the northern reaches of
these rivers come through Greater Sudbury.
The Environment Canada weather forecast for the next three to five days
includes some precipitation and cooler temperatures. However, the cooler
temperatures will not slow the runoff and the total amount of
precipitation expected is not known at this time. It will take time for
the current runoff to move through all the systems, and as long as major
precipitation is not received over the next three to five days, no
serious overland flooding problems are forecast by the N.D.C.A. at this
time.
The N.D.C.A. again reminds all residents in the City of Greater Sudbury
living near all watercourses, or in low-lying known hazard areas, to
closely monitor the runoff conditions. As well, citizens must stay away
from the cold, fast flowing water as the high levels and flows continue.
Public safety is of paramount importance. Any citizen in the City of
Greater Sudbury who may need assistance due to overland water problems
must call the City at 311, 24 hours a day.
The N.D.C.A. will continue to issue updates until the Spring runoff
period has passed.
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For More Information Contact:
Allen Bonnis OR Paul Sajatovic
N.D.C.A. N.D.C.A.
(705)674-5249.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Greater Sudbury's expanded local calling area implemented today
After being approved by the Canadian Radio-television and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in December 2007, Greater Sudbury's
expanded local calling area has now been implemented. Beginning today,
residents and businesses in Greater Sudbury are able to call anywhere in
the city without incurring long-distance charges.
This expanded toll-free calling initiative comes as Bell's response to a
request from Greater Sudbury City Council. The calling area includes all
of Greater Sudbury, as well as portions of the Municipality of Markstay-Warren,
the Township of Nairn and Hyman, and the Wahnapitae and Whitefish Lake
First Nations. (Portions of these municipalities and First Nations are
included in the program because they share telephone exchanges with
areas of Greater Sudbury. The local calling area is based on telephone
exchanges rather than municipal boundaries.)
"This is a very exciting day for our community," said Greater Sudbury
Mayor John Rodriguez. "We have been united as one city for seven years,
but have struggled with the inability to place local calls between the
different areas of Greater Sudbury. Our new expanded local calling area,
however, connects families and friends throughout the community. Today,
the efforts of many have finally been rewarded."
A monthly surcharge will be applied to Bell wireline bills within the
affected area for a period of three years. The surcharge will amount to
34 cents per line per month for residential customers and 38 cents per
line per month for business customers. These surcharges were derived
through a process set out by the CRTC and were agreed to by the
participating municipalities and First Nations. The surcharges will help
to compensate Bell and other long-distance providers for revenues they
will no longer receive.
For more information, residents are encouraged to visit
www.greatersudbury.ca/localcalling or call
3-1-1.
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Media Contact:
Alison Taylor
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 2513
For Immediate Release Wednesday, April
9, 2008.
INFORMATION SESSION CONCERNING MANAGEMENT OF SEWAGE SLUDGE
The City of Greater Sudbury invites residents to attend a public
information session to learn about long-term and immediate action plans
to address episodes of foul odour originating from a disposal site for
waste activated sludge in the Lively area.
The public information session will be held Tuesday, April 15, at the
T.M. Davies Community Centre/Arena, 325 Anderson Drive in Lively.
Representatives from the City of Greater Sudbury and Dennis Consultants,
a division of R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, will be available to
answer questions from citizens about a long-term Biosolids Management
Master Plan.
Citizens are invited to visit anytime between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to speak
with representatives. A formal presentation will begin at 7 p.m.
"Waste activated sludge" is a normal byproduct of the wastewater
treatment process. The municipality has been using tailings ponds in the
Lively area for approximately 30 years as a disposal site for this
material.
Recurrent episodes of foul odour originating from this disposal site
have prompted a study of various treatment options to manage current and
future waste activated sludge generated at local wastewater facilities.
The Biosolids Management Master Plan will follow a legislated process
under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment which includes public
input and opportunities for comment.
Details concerning the plan will be released at the public information
session. For more information about the April 15 session, please contact
the City of Greater Sudbury at 3-1-1.
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Media Contact:
Greg Clausen, General Manager of Infrastructure Services,
City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2523
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Greater Sudbury Transit introduces "Rack and Roll" initiative
Beginning June 2, 2008, Greater Sudbury Transit riders will have the
opportunity to bring bicycles on Route 703 - Val Caron / Hanmer /
Capreol. Known as the "Rack and Roll" initiative, each bus travelling
this route will be equipped with a bicycle rack on the front.
The bike racks, which are currently available as a pilot project, will
be in use from approximately May to November each year. Each rack can
accommodate two bicycles, and there is no additional cost involved –
riders must simply pay regular Transit fare.
"I am pleased that we are able to introduce this initiative, which has
been so successful in municipalities such as Ottawa, Toronto and
Kingston," said Mayor John Rodriguez. "Through the efforts of the City's
Bicycle Advisory Panel, the leadership of our Transit Committee and the
staff at Greater Sudbury Transit, more residents will have access to
excellent cycling trails throughout the community and can reduce their
impact on the environment by leaving their cars at home."
Demonstrations of the racks will be available at the Earth Day Festival,
taking place at Market Square on Saturday, April 19 from 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Citizens are invited to learn more about the "Rack and Roll"
initiative and try the bicycle racks during the festival.
For more information, please visit
www.greatersudbury.ca/transit or call 675-3333.
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Media Contact:
Alison Taylor
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 2513
Subject: Children Don't Hear Fire Alarms- true &
important
Important News Story from the USA about the fact that most
children sleep through 2 minutes & more
of the noise of smoke alarms. This is
too long to survive!
New alarms tested in this video ...inlcude possibility of taped voice of
Parent encouraging children to wake up.
Children wake up as early as 4 seconds of hearing the alarm & voice of
parent.
I don't know if these new alarms are available in Canada- but I think we
should find out more.
Gwen
Click Here to view the
video
For Immediate Release Monday March 17, 2008
BARTOLUCCI ANNOUNCES GOVERNMENT ACTION TO TACKLE
POVERTY
“Our government is investing in opportunities for low-income families in
Sudbury,” says MPP.
Greater Sudbury – The City of Greater Sudbury to receive
$1,753,825 for repairs to affordable housing as part of the
government’s plan to help low-income families succeed, Sudbury MPP Rick
Bartolucci announced today.
“This is a substantial investment in affordable housing for the City of
Greater Sudbury,” says Bartolucci. “This new funding will mean better
quality of affordable housing for families in our community.”
This is part of the McGuinty government’s $100 million investment to
assist with repairs of about 4,000 affordable housing units across
Ontario.
The government will also invest $135 million province-wide over three
years in a dental care plan for low-income families. Public health
units, community health centres, dentists and dental hygienists will
provide prevention and treatment services.
Finally, the government will help students from low-income families by
expanding school breakfast and snack programs. The Student Nutrition
Program will be doubled with a three-year $32-million investment to
expand existing services. These programs currently provide healthy
snacks and meals for 400,000 kids across Ontario.
“Ontario is only at its best when all of us are working, building and
dreaming together,” said Premier McGuinty. “Supporting each other is not
only the right thing to do, it is also the smart thing to do, and part
of our plan for a stronger economy.”
QUICK FACTS
The Ontario Child Benefit rises to $600 this year, up from $250 last
year.
Minimum wage increases to $8.75 on March 31, 2008 up from $6.85 in 2003.
“I am very pleased with these new measures that support our most
vulnerable citizens in Sudbury and across the province,” concludes
Bartolucci. “They will allow for more opportunity for everyone to
succeed.”
Learn more about the
Ontario Child Benefit. Find out where to apply for
affordable housing.
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Contact:
Rick Bartolucci
705 675-1914
> THIS WEEK'S CGS NEWS - for the week of
March 10, 2008
>
> Ramsey Lake Skate Path and Queen’s Skating Oval Open for March Break
> The City would like to remind residents that the Ramsey Lake Skate
Path
> and Queen's Skating Oval are both open throughout March Break. Recent
> weather has allowed for ideal skating conditions at these locations.
The
> Ramsey Lake Skate Path is open from noon to 8:00 p.m. each day until
> Sunday, March 16, weather permitting. Queen's Skating Oval is open
from
> noon to 10:00 p.m. each day until Sunday, March 16, weather
permitting.
>
>
> Northern Aboriginal Festival - April 5 and 6
> The Northern Aboriginal Festival, part of the Greater Sudbury 125th
> anniversary celebrations, will be holding its inaugural festival at
the
> Sudbury Arena on April 5 and 6, 2008. The festival will offer people
of
> all nations the experience of traditional Aboriginal culture. For more
> information about the festival, visit the City’s website at
>
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?Release_id=2067&SR=1&DisplayYear=2008&DisplayCategory=&lang=en&criteria=
> Free Public Transit From Lively To Adanac Ski Hill During March Break
> Downhill skiers from Lively and area won't have to miss their
favourite
> sport over the March Break. Due to a lack of natural snow cover on the
> Lively ski hill, the Walden Ski Club has partnered with the City of
> Greater Sudbury and Ward 2 Councillor Jacques Barbeau to offer free
> public transit to Adanac Ski Hill, from Monday, March 10 until Friday,
> March 14. For more information, visit
>
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?lang=en&Release_id=2065
> Lifesaving defibrillators installed at city recreational facilities
> Twenty Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have been deployed
> across the City of Greater Sudbury, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of
> Ontario announced last week. Eight to ten personnel have been trained
at
> each AED location to assist anyone who is having a cardiac arrest. To
> found out more, visit the City’s website at
>
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?Release_id=2060&SR=1&DisplayYear=2008&DisplayCategory=&lang=en&criteria=
>
>
>
> Funding Applications Available For Lake Stewardship Assistance Program
> Applications for funding from the Lake Stewardship Assistance Program
> are now available. Administered by the Greater Sudbury Lake
Improvement
> Advisory Panel, this program helps volunteer groups initiate projects
> that will improve the quality and environment of local lakes. Deadline
> for applications is Friday, March 28, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Up to $500 per
> lake stewardship group is available. For more information, visit the
> City’s website at
>
http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_lakewaterquality&lang=en&currID=7070&parID=696
>
>
>
> Water on Film Festival
> You are invited to Greater Sudbury's first Water on Film Festival to
> mark World Water Day 2008.This event will be held on Wednesday, March
> 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Inco Cavern (Science North).
The
> purpose of the Water on Film Festival is to raise public awareness
about
> the importance of water both globally and locally using the medium of
> film. This outreach and education event will provide "water for
thought"
> and will entertain, and enable water discussion about our most
important
> resource. This evening is brought to you by the Nickel District
> Conservation Authority in partnership with the City of Greater
Sudbury,
> the Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit and the Junction Creek
> Stewardship Committee. This event is free and open to all. For more
> information, contact Nathalie Gara-Boivin at 674-5249 or visit
>
www.worldwaterday.net/index.cfm?objectid=E38BA24F-F1F6-6035-BAA05EDB1AF7AD45.
>
>
>
> Blue Rodeo live at the Sudbury Arena
> Live Nation presents Blue Rodeo at the Sudbury Arena on Friday, April
> 18. Ticket cost is $54.00 (including GST). To purchase tickets, please
> call 671-3000, visit the Sudbury Arena Box Office between Monday and
> Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or visit
www.greatersudbury.ca
or
> www.livenation.com .
*Please do not contact staff directly regarding
> ticket sales.
>
> Mid-winter Blues Dance
> Chase away the winter blues! The Greater Sudbury Firefighters Choir
> will hold its seventh annual fund-raiser on Saturday, March 29,
starting
> at 7:30 p.m. at the Steelworkers Hall. Featuring performances by the
> Firefighters Choir and three live bands, as well as a silent auction,
> door prizes and lunch at the end of the evening. Tickets only $15 per
> person, available from any member of the Firefighters Choir or call:
> Brian, 969-3289, Pat, 855-5281, Bruno, 897 6548, Darcy, 969-9916 or
John
> Bujold, 688-2219.
>
>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Mayor Rodriguez to Speak at Green Jobs Conference
Greater Sudbury Mayor, John Rodriguez, has been invited to address a
major economic development conference Thursday in Pittsburgh. The event
- Good Jobs, Green Jobs - organized by the U.S. based Blue Green
Alliance, is intended to establish partnerships and strategies to create
new high-value green jobs.
"Our community has been in the green jobs business for more than 30
years," said Rodriguez. "I am looking forward to telling a bit of the
Sudbury story to this group and looking for ways to bring their ideas to
Northern Ontario."
In partnership with the United Steelworkers of America and the Sierra
Club, the Blue Green Alliance is staging the Good Jobs Green Jobs
conference to focus on how solutions to environmental challenges can be
used to drive economic development and create successful and profitable
businesses.
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Media Contact:
Mayor's Office
City of Greater Sudbury
705-674-4455, ext. 2514
Website -
www.greenjobsconference.org
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 27, 2008
City of Greater Sudbury to invite Queen's Park to discuss
fairer share of mining revenues
The City of Greater Sudbury will be inviting Queen's Park to explore
ways of providing the municipality with a more equitable share of the
tens of millions of tax dollars local mining companies pour into
provincial government coffers each year.
The initiative follows a decision by City Council on Wednesday to
approve the principal recommendation of an Advisory Panel on Municipal
Mining Revenues, set up by Council in March 2006.
In its 64-page report, the 10-member panel, chaired by former Inco
vice-president José Blanco, called on Council to, "invite the Province
of Ontario to enter into negotiations with the city to establish a
resource revenue-sharing framework that will ensure a predictable and
sustainable revenue stream for the municipality."
The panel notes that in 1970, major mining companies accounted for about
a quarter of local property taxes. By 2005, the mining companies' share
of municipal property tax levies had fallen to just 6.5 per cent.
"This is a very complex, multi-layered story in which there are no bad
guys," said panel chair José Blanco. "The panel members believe it is
critical that we learn from the past but look to the future. Our report
refines the argument as to why Greater Sudbury should receive
compensation for the pivotal role our municipality plays in supporting
mining and processing activities in this, the premier urban mining
centre in the world."
The report goes on to say that between 2001 and 2005, municipal property
tax revenues from the city's mining operations declined by 4.5 per
cent--a loss of some $20 million over the five years. During that same
period, provincial tax revenues from the mining industry grew by 110 per
cent. For the federal government, the increase was 78 per cent.
The report outlines a clear and consistent tradition of provincial
financial support for the unique needs and valuable contributions of
mining communities, dating back almost a century. As a result of the
provincial government's implementation of the Local Services Realignment
in 1998, however, the city lost some $7 million in provincial grants. In
the 10 years following realignment, the accumulated loss in revenue
amounts to some $80 million, says the report.
"The City of Greater Sudbury provides much of the valuable
infrastructure that give our mining companies their competitive edge,"
said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. "Roadways are an obvious
example. But beyond this, we've built a city where talented people want
to come to live, work and play. For our city and the companies that are
located here to remain competitive, we need to keep investing in our
municipal infrastructure. I commend the panel for making such a
compelling case for why the province will want to partner with us in
securing this city's future."
The report notes there are precedents for such revenue-sharing
arrangements. Examples include a 1998 memorandum of understanding
between the Province of British Columbia and the Peace River Regional
District and an Impacts and Benefits Agreement between the Voisey's Bay
Nickel Company--a wholly owned subsidiary of Vale Inco--and the Innu of
Labrador.
Members of the panel include: José Blanco (chair), former Vice President
of Inco Ltd., City Councillor Joe Cimino (Vice Chair), Floyd Laughren,
former Ontario Minister of Finance, Denis Hubert, Collège Boréal
President, Sylvia Barnard, Cambrian College President, Cathy Modesto,
Surintendente d'affaires et des finances du Conseil scolaire catholique
du Nouvel-Ontario, Ron Mulholland, Laurentian University Associate
Professor (Faculty of Management), Ryan Minor, Chartered Accountant, Leo
Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers of America
and André Dumais, Bestech Marketing Manager.
The report is available at the City's website at
www.greatersudbury.ca/miningrevenues.
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Media Contact:
Mayor's Office
City of Greater Sudbury
705-674-4455, ext. 2514
Ghislain Lamothe
Manager of Corporate Communications and French-language Services
City of Greater Sudbury
705-674-4455, ext. 4507 FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 27, 2008
City Council encourages residents to participate in Earth Hour
At today's meeting, City Council passed a resolution encouraging the
Greater Sudbury community to take part in Earth Hour 2008. Earth Hour
will take place from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. During
this time, millions of citizens worldwide will turn off their lights in
a symbolic statement of their commitment to take action on climate
change.
"I urge all residents and businesses in our community to participate in
Earth Hour 2008," said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. "Climate
change is a significant problem in our world, and each of us needs to
become part of the solution. Turning off the lights for one hour
demonstrates our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and
shows everyone that by working together we can make a difference."
Greater Sudbury City Council has directed City staff to switch off as
many lights on municipal property as is safe and reasonable during Earth
Hour. Council has also asked Greater Sudbury Utilities and EarthCare
Sudbury to promote the initiative and encourage participation by
customers and partners.
Earth Hour is a project of the World Wildlife Federation (WWF), and was
pioneered in 2007 by WWF-Australia. The inaugural Earth Hour saw 2.3
million participants in Sydney, Australia saving 25,000 tonnes of carbon
dioxide. To participate, citizens are encourage to register at
www.wwf.ca/EarthHour and commit to turning off their lights for one hour
at 8:00 p.m. on March 29.
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Media Contact:
Alison Taylor
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 2513
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February
26, 2008
Greater Sudbury Transit fares increase effective March 1, 2008
Effective Saturday, March 1, 2008, Greater Sudbury Transit will raise
its fares. The last Greater Sudbury Transit fare increase occurred in
February 2006.
Starting March 1, fares will be as follows:
• Cash fare: $2.35 for adults and students and $1.85 for older adults
and those who qualify for special fares.
• 5-ride card: $9.25 for adults and $6.75 for older adults and those who
qualify for special fares.
• 10-ride card: $18.50 for adults and $13.50 for older adults and those
who qualify for special fares.
• 31-day pass: $68.00 for adults, $62.00 for students, and $42.00 for
older adults and those who qualify for special fares.
The cost for Transit photo ID cards remains a one-time fee of $5.00.
These cards must be shown when boarding the bus in order to use a 31-day
pass or qualify for reduced fares.
For more information about Greater Sudbury Transit fares and schedules,
please call 675-3333 or visit
www.greatersudbury.ca/transit .
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Media Contact:
Alison Taylor
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455 ext. 2513
> THIS WEEK'S CGS NEWS - for the week of
February 18, 2008
>
> Happy 125 Greater Sudbury!
> Residents and visitors can look forward to a year full of celebrations
> as our city marks its 125th anniversary. Businesses, festival
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