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CONSTRUCTION BEGINS AT GRACE HARTMAN AMPHITHEATRE

Construction began this week at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre in Bell Park. The amphitheatre, which was demolished earlier this year, has been redesigned by Castellan James and Partners Inc., with input from the community. The tender for construction was awarded this week to a local company, Tribury Construction of Sudbury.

The new amphitheatre will feature 450 hard seats and 1,500 soft seats in the grass surrounding the stage. Provisions are also being made to incorporate foundation supports that will allow for the possible addition of a roof over the seating bowl  in the future.

“This is a thrilling moment in our community’s history,” said Mayor John Rodriguez. “I’m excited to see work beginning, and excited to think about the fabulous entertainment that citizens will be able to enjoy less than 12 short months from now. The Grace Hartman Amphitheatre is a piece of our past – but renewed, revisited, reimagined, it will be an even larger piece of our future.”

Work on the amphitheatre is set to be completed by March, 2011. The construction of the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre is made possible by a three-way funding arrangement under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. The total cost for the new amphitheatre is $5 million.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be organized in 2011 to celebrate the grand reopening of the amphitheatre.

 

News Release

> CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO AUTHORIZE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

> 

> At aspecial meeting of Council today, Greater Sudbury Council voted

> toauthorize a collective agreement negotiated with CUPE Local 4705.

> Thenew contract is a three-year deal, retroactive to April 2010.

> 

> “Bothsides of the bargaining table worked extremely hard to come up

> with anagreement that respects our employees, and meets the needs of

> afiscally responsible and sustainable organization,” said the

> City’sChief Administrative Officer, Doug Nadorozny. “The flexibilities

> andefficiencies that were struck during bargaining will provide value

> formoney, and significantly streamline some of the City’s operations.

> I’dlike to commend all parties for their tireless efforts and

> continueddedication to service to our community.”

> 

> The new deal includeswage increases for municipal employees of 2.5%

> retroactive to April2010, 2.4% in 2011 and 2.3% in 2012. In addition,

> the deal:

> 

> - negotiates significant flexibility to perform the full scope of

> winter control road duties on afternoon and night shift; -streamlines

> the posting process for limited jobs, with the aim ofdecreasing

> turnover within the organization on limited job postings;and

> - introduces flexible shift arrangements for some sections tomatch the

> working schedule of employees to the hours of the day whencitizens

> expect services to be provided or maintenance work to beperformed.

> 

> As part of the agreement, the City and CUPE willalso work together to

> ensure that some work currently being performedby external contractors

> is done in-house, recognizing that municipalemployees have the

> expertise and the equipment to do the work well, andat a lower overall

> cost to taxpayers.

> 

> “It was a long process,but ultimately well worth the long hours and

> effort,” said the City’sDirector of Human Resources and Organizational

> Development, KevinFowke. “An agreement that meets so many needs on so

> many fronts couldnot have been achieved without strong leadership on

> both sides of thetable. I would particularly like to thank Kristy

> Davidson, Rick Lerouxand Mike Brady for their respectful conduct and

> hard work during theprocess. I think it is a credit to both teams that

> we had the courageto move away from some of our original positions and

> by listening towhat was really important, we were able to find better

> solutions thatmade good sense for our citizens and our business”.

> 

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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2010 06 17

Efforts to Retain Permanent Rail Line between Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury Result in Agreements in Principle

In mid June 2009, the Huron Central Railway (HCR) announced that it would no longer operate the short line railway from Sault Ste. Marie (SSM) to Sudbury because of the economic downturn and the lack of government support for badly needed capital improvements. Service between McKerrow and SSM was scheduled to terminate on August 15, 2009, with the remainder of the line set to close Oct 31, 2009. Canadian Pacific, the owner of the line, indicated that if another operator could not be found, it intended to close the line permanently.

In July 2009, a meeting of stakeholders from Sudbury to SSM agreed that a working committee, consisting of representatives of Essar Steel Algoma, Domtar (Espanola) and the City of SSM would work to address this most serious issue. The working committee was able to arrive at an interim agreement with HCR that guarantees continued operation of the short line railway until August 14, 2010. Key components of this agreement were a $1.5 million contribution for essential capital investment from each of FedNor and the Northern Ontario Heritage Corp. and commitments from Essar Steel Algoma and Domtar (Espanola) towards the operation of the rail line. The City of SSM allocated up to $250,000 towards administration of the interim arrangement and negotiation of a final agreement.

Once the interim agreement was in place, the working committee focused its efforts on the development of a long term solution. This complex arrangement involved considerable effort and commitment on the part of the major customers (Essar and Domtar), HCR, Canadian Pacific who own the line, and the City of SSM which played a coordination and facilitation role.

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The working committee is pleased to announce today that all necessary preliminary agreements have now been achieved in principle. Full implementation, however, remains dependent on the finalization of terms for the
$30 million one-time infrastructure funding commitment which is to be shared by the Provincial and Federal governments. Both governments have provided written assurance that this funding will be forthcoming through the Provincial/Territorial Base Fund agreement (PTA).

All parties are hopeful and confident that the signing of the PTA is imminent and that HCR will then be able to negotiate a mutually satisfactory long-term agreement with government. Time remains of the essence in the finalization of this historic partnership between governments, railways and industry. Speedy completion will ensure the survival of this essential component of Northern Ontario’s transportation infrastructure.

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For more information please contact:

Joseph M. Fratesi
Chief Administrative Officer
Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie
Phone: (705) 759-5347
E-mail: j.fratesi@cityssm.on.ca

Mario Brault, President
Huron Central Railway Inc.
Phone: (514) 948-6995
E-mail: mbrault@gwrr.com



“The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie will be a leader
in the provision of efficient, affordable and quality services supporting
a progressive and sustainable community.”
 

Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, June 1, 2010

City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2513City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455 ext. 2513

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Photography and the Environment

Contact : Stephanie Doveton
705- 674- 0415
artists@artistsonelgin.ca

Sudbury, Ontario – May 26, 2010



l Picture Our Lakes Photography Contest


HURRY, HURRY contest deadline June 11th, 2010

Be part of the Picture Our lakes Photo Contest and submit your most beautiful photographs in five categories: spring, summer, fall ,winter and Youth(under18) This year’s ‘Picture our Lakes’ contest will include photos of lakes, wetlands, watersheds (creeks and ponds), landscapes, wildlife and seasonal flora that are part of Sudbury’s natural environment.
The winning 13 pictures are showcased in the “Picture Our Lakes” calendar. The calendars are sold as a fundraiser for the Northern Artists Gallery to fund exhibitions, art resources and education in the north.
Prizes will be awarded to the 13 winning photographs.
The calendars will be available September 2010 at Artists on Elgin.

For more Information contact:

Muiriel MacLeod
Artists on Elgin
168 Elgin Street
674-0415
www.artistsonelgin.ca 


 

  NEW SUMMER FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED FOR GREATER SUDBURY
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> Mayor John Rodriguez was on hand today to announce a new summer
> festival for the City of Greater Sudbury. This August, the Northern Free
> Theatre (NFT), a new non-profit theatre festival, will convert Tom
> Davies Square into an open-air theatrical venue to bring Shakespeare to
> our community in a fun, contemporary format.
>
> “Northern Free Theatre is a new, unique and exciting addition to our
> growing creative industry,” said Mayor Rodriguez. “Transforming Tom
> Davies Square into a living almanac of Shakespeare’s time gives
> Sudbury the opportunity to showcase classical theatre in a contemporary
> setting and gives residents and tourists alike a great night out for the
> whole family.”
>
> For its first season, NFT will present a celebrated production of Romeo
> & Juliet by the internationally acclaimed Classical Theatre Project
> (CTP), Canada’s largest producer of Shakespeare for teenage
> audiences.
>
> “This production of Romeo & Juliet is fast-paced, emotional and
> entertaining. Although it was built for 17-year olds, it resonates with
> the 17-year old in all of us,” commented Charles Roy, co-founder of
> NFT. “Sitting in the audience feels more like being at a rock concert
> than at the theatre.”
>
> Those who attend an NFT performance are asked to donate what they can
> to the festival, which is largely supported by sponsors.
>
> “If you have 5 cents, $5 or $50 it doesn’t matter. Cost will not be
> a deterrent,” said David Galpern, co-founder of NFT. “We want to
> create a great night out this summer in Sudbury and we are excited to
> contribute to the cultural community in the north.”
>
> “Our community has proven time and again that we are engaged on the
> cultural level,” commented Mayor Rodriguez. “The fiscal
> sustainability of an enterprise of the kind only adds to the appeal.”
>
>
> NFT is scheduled to run from Tuesday, August 17 to Saturday, September
> 4. Proceeds from each performance will be donated to a charity or a
> community project.
>
> About the Northern Free Theatre (NFT):
>
> Northern Free Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre festival designed to
> create exciting encounters with art in downtown Sudbury. NFT aims to
> build Northern Ontario’s leading outdoor cultural festival bringing
> music, dance, theatre, film and visual arts to the heart of Sudbury. For
> more information on Northern Free Theatre, visit
> www.northernfreetheatre.org

 
CGS NEWS - for the week of May 3,2010

GOVERNOR GENERAL'S VISIT
Mayor John Rodriguez and members of City Council will be welcoming Their Excellencies, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond to Tom Davies Square on Wednesday, May 5 at 9:15 a.m. to sign the official Guest Book. Please note that there will be limited access to some parts of the foyer during the visit.

ARE YOU PREPARED?
May 2-8, 2010 is National Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada, which is set aside to raise awareness of the importance of having an emergency kit; making an emergency plan; and identifying risks in the region. These three simple steps can help Canadians prepare for all types of emergencies. Be ready for the unexpected, visit http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_emergprep&lang=en.

Oldies but Goodies:

Howie Mandel to Headline LOL Sudbury Comedy Festival
Laugh Out Loud Sudbury has announced that legendary comic and television host Howie Mandel will headline the fourth edition of the Comedy Festival with a one man show to be performed at the Sudbury Arena on May 28 at 7 p.m. Single tickets are $53. LOL Sudbury also offers a package which includes premium seating for Howie Mandel, a choice of 1 LOL theatre show or 1 LOL bar show for $100. Tickets are on sale at the Sudbury Arena Box Office. Call 671-3000 to charge by phone or visit www.lolsudbury.com 

A reminder about the Harmonized Sales Tax
As announced in the 2009 Ontario Budget, Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) will replace the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) and federal Goods and Services Tax (GST), effective July 1, 2010. The provincial portion of the HST will be 8 per cent and the federal portion will be 5 per cent, for a combined rate of 13 per cent. As a general rule, any product, program or service that is currently subject to GST will be subject to HST as of July 1. The City is taking steps to inform citizens about the impact of the HST on municipal service charges. To learn more about the HST and what you should do to prepare, please visit http://elinks.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/wcms/index.cfm?app=int_finance&lang=en&currID=9478&parID=0  To learn more about the HST, please visit the Ontario Ministry of Revenue web site at www.rev.gov.on.ca

Community Safety Forums
The Greater Sudbury Police Services Board and the Greater Sudbury Police Service are in the process of developing their 2011-2013 Business Plan. Police Services are holding a series of community consultations to discuss policing and crime issues. All are invited to attend to voice safety concerns with regards to policing issues. For information on when consultations are being held in your area, visit eLinks at http://elinks.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/index.cfm?app=int_elinks&lang=en&secid=7892&type=doc 

Household Hazardous Waste
Don't throw hazardous waste in the garbage, down the sink or in the sewer. Bring it to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot (located at 1853 Frobisher Street) for free disposal or call the Toxic Taxi at 560-9019 for free home collection service. The Depot is open every Saturday in May from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.   

 

Police News Release.pdf (Suspicious vehicle/person Lively Area)

CGS NEWS - for the week of April 19
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>
> NEW ITEMS:
>
> Johnny Reid, Live at Sudbury Arena
> Johnny Reid will perform live at the Sudbury Arena on November 2, 2010.
> Tickets cost $22.50, $43.50 and $64.60 each. To purchase tickets online,
> please visit www.livenation.com  or www.greatersudbury.ca.  Alternatively,
> tickets can be purchased by telephone at 705-671-3000 or in person at
> the Sudbury Arena Box Office, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
>
> Community Safety Forums
> The Greater Sudbury Police Services Board and the Greater Sudbury
> Police Service are in the process of developing their 2011-2013 Business
> Plan. Police Services are holding a series of community consultations to
> discuss policing and crime issues. All are invited to attend to voice
> safety concerns with regards to policing issues. For information on when
> consultations are being held in your area, visit eLinks at
> http://elinks.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/index.cfm?app=int_elinks&lang=en&secid=7892&type=doc
>
>
> OLDIES - BUT STILL GOODIES
>
> One Day Only Sale! Rain Barrels and Compost Bins
> The City of Greater Sudbury is hosting a rain barrel sale to promote
> wise outdoor water use on Saturday, April 24, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
> at Centennial Community Centre/Arena, 4333 Centennial Rd., Hanmer. A
> limited number of 208 litre/55 gallon rain barrels will be sold for $60,
> taxes included. Quantities are limited to one per household while
> supplies last. Proof of residency is required at time of purchase by
> cash, cheque, Visa or MasterCard. Earth Machine Backyard Compost Bins
> will also be available for $25, tax included.
>
> Household Hazardous Waste
> Don't throw hazardous waste in the garbage, down the sink or in the
> sewer. Bring it to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot (located at 1853
> Frobisher Street) for free disposal or call the Toxic Taxi at 560-9019
> for free home collection service. The Depot is open every Saturday in
> April and May from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
>
> 20 Minute Makeover/Blitz
> Businesses and residents are encouraged to participate in the 20 Minute
> Makeover/Blitz. The event is being held on Friday, April 23, during
> Pitch-In Canada Week. The goal is to collect loose litter on your
> property and adjacent public property. To be eligible for prizes,
> participants must register at any Citizen Service Centre or download the
> registration form from the City’s website at
> www.greatersudbury.ca/wastemanagement . Registration must be completed
> and submitted by Tuesday, April 20. All participants will be asked to
> review safety guidelines and sign a waiver.
>
> Annual Clean Up Blitz
> Show your community pride and participate in a two hour cleanup blitz
> from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8. Participants are asked to
> spend two hours picking up roadside litter. Participants must
> pre-register by May 1st at any Citizen Service Centre. No late
> registrations will be accepted. Names of participants listed on the
> waiver forms will have their names entered in a draw for an opportunity
> to win one year's supply of certified compostable bags.
>
> Ontario Health Study
> Coming soon to all City of Greater Sudbury bulletin boards is a poster
> with an important announcement and information about the Ontario Health
> Study - part of a nationwide initiative that will recruit and follow the
> health of 300,000 Canadians over the next 20 years. Sudbury is one of
> only three recruitment and study sites in Ontario so this is your chance
> to help make a difference. Health assessments take two to three hours by
> appointment only. Appointments are available evenings and Saturdays. If
> you choose to attend an appointment during scheduled working hours, you
> must speak with your supervisor to follow existing policies and
> procedures. Complete details about the Ontario Health Study are
> available at www.ontariohealthstudy.ca  or 1-866-606-0686.
>
> 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 www.greatersudbury.ca    . 
> Online program registration is also available.



Sudbury Business Owner Recognized for Outstanding Business Performance





SUDBURY, APRIL 20, 2010 – Sudbury business owner Lisette Wirta will be recognized for outstanding business performance this week at the Home Instead Senior Care annual international meeting held in Omaha, Nebraska.



Home Instead Senior Care is the world’s leading provider of non-medical home care and companionship to older adults with offices worldwide including Sudbury.



Wirta are being recognized at the April 21-24, 2010 event. The award is presented for superior sales and service satisfaction.



“What an honour to be recognized for our service to this area’s seniors and their families who are such an important part of this community,” Wirta said. “We thank our staff and CAREGiversSM for contributing to this success by making the world a better place for seniors each and every day.” Home Instead Senior Care is located at 1984 Regent Street, Suite 124, (705) 523-1600.



This year’s Home Instead Senior Care meeting, Living It, celebrates the company’s commitment at every level of the organization to meeting the needs of the world’s aging population. The owners are receiving a variety of new products, tools and programs designed to enhance their competitive market edge.



In Canada, Home Instead Senior Care has 26 independently owned locations in seven provinces. In addition to Sudbury, there are 15 in Ontario -- nine in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as in Ottawa, Peterborough, London, Kingston, Waterloo and Windsor. Five are in B. C. -- Kelowna, Port Coquitlam, Vancouver, Victoria and White Rock. There are also locations in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Calgary, Halifax and Charlottetown. Home Instead Senior Care services are available at home or in care facilities from a few hours per week up to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information about the company and its owners visit www.homeinstead.com.



Founded in 1994, Home Instead Senior Care® is the world’s largest provider of non medical in-home care services for seniors, with more than 875 independently owned and operated franchises in 14 countries and 15 markets, spanning four continents. Home Instead’s 65,000+ CAREGiver force provides more than 40 million hours of client service each year through activities including companionship, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, errands and shopping. Company founders Paul and Lori Hogan pioneered franchising in the non-medical senior care industry and are leading advocates for senior issues in North America. At Home Instead Senior Care, it’s relationship before task, while continuing to provide superior quality service that enhances the lives of seniors everywhere.



For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact:



Mary Ann Freedman

Toll Free: 1-800-453-6824

Email: mafreedman@freedmanandassociates.com
 

GREATER SUDBURY COUNCIL APPOINTS DR. ROGER NASH AS CITY’S POET
LAUREATE
>
> Widely acclaimed poet and philosopher Dr. Roger Nash has been appointed
> by City Council as Greater Sudbury’s first Poet Laureate. The
> appointment was recommended to Council by community representatives
> serving on a local selection committee. Dr. Nash will receive an
> honorarium of $1,000 for a two year term ending December 31, 2011.
>
> “We are absolutely delighted to present Roger Nash as a Poet Laureate
> of vision, giving voice to a City that shares his passion for fresh
> perspectives,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. “Dr. Nash
> has earned great stature and respect within international academic and
> creative communities. We are pleased he has accepted this appointment to
> serve as an ambassador of the literary arts for our City and as a
> wellspring of inspiration for us all.”
>
> Roger Nash’s most recent work of fiction, The Camera and the Cobra,
> appears in The PEN / O. Henry Prize Stories, an annual collection of the
> year’s 20 best stories published in American and Canadian literary
> magazines. He has won a number of literary awards for poetry, including
> the Canadian Jewish Book Award in 1997 for In the Kosher Chow Mein
> Restaurant.
>
> Additional awards include first prize in PRISM International’s poetry
> and fiction contest (1985-86) and in the poetry category of the
> Fiddlehead’s annual literary contest (1993-94). He is a past president
> of the League of Canadian Poets and was instrumental during his tenure
> in founding the position of Canadian Poet Laureate.
>
> “My vision is to take poetry to the people and people to the poetry,
> across the City of Greater Sudbury, as an enriching celebration of what
> we are, making our community the poetry capital of Canada,” said Dr.
> Nash. “In tandem, I hope to encourage our local poets to grow in their
> craft, gaining recognition and publications, to develop their own
> audiences.”
>
> Born in Berkshire, England, Dr. Nash grew up in England, Egypt, Cyprus,
> Singapore and Hong Kong. He holds a B.A. from the University of Wales,
> an M.A. from McMaster University and a Ph.D from the University of
> Exeter. Dr. Nash is currently Professor Emeritus in the Department of
> Philosophy at Laurentian University.
>
> At home in Greater Sudbury, he is a cantor at the Shaar Hashomayim
> Synagogue and is active in community fund-raising. Dr. Nash and wife
> Chris have two children, Piers Nash and Caedmon Nash.
>
> Citizens are invited to meet Poet Laureate Roger Nash during a
> presentation at the Greater Sudbury Public Library’s Main Branch at 74
> MacKenzie Street on Thursday, February 25. The ceremony begins at 10
> a.m. in the Reader’s Lounge and will feature a formal poetry reading
> by Dr. Nash. For more information about the presentation, citizens are
> asked to contact the Greater Sudbury Public Library at 673-1155.


 

Poet Laureate Ceremony(pdf)

Greater Sudbury Transit Fares Increase March 1st

 
News Release

GREATER SUDBURY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ISSUES QUARTERLY REPORT

The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) issued their final report for 2009 at the Council meeting of January 27. The report highlighted investments made in economic development projects, programs, and activities. 



“Our quarterly report highlights some significant funding investments,” said Guy Labine, Chair of the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation. “The projects that came forward ranged from scientific to cultural, and emphasized the diversity that is evident in our community. Not only will the funded projects allow some very exciting work to continue on many fronts, but they will ultimately benefit the entire community through increased revenues and injection into the local economy.”



Some of the highlights of the report include:

- $22,000 granted to the Gallerie du Nouvel Ontario for the second Alternative Arts Festival to be held in May 2010. The Festival provides a space for artists to explore the different elements that make up Greater Sudbury and Northern Ontario. The money will be used in part to provide work for local residents, honoraria for local artists, and space rental. Because the Festival is scheduled to take place at the same time as the Salon du Livre du Grand Sudbury (Greater Sudbury Book Fair), it will help to position the City of Greater Sudbury as a forerunner in a growing arts movement. The GSDC anticipates that the $22,000 will allow for the creation of an annual or biannual event that will attract tourists from across the region and stimulate the local economy.

- $10,000 granted to a research team of students from Laurentian University and Collège Boréal to market Greater Sudbury at the 2009 Regolith Excavation Challenge held in October 2009. The Regolith Excavation Challenge consists of students competing on an international stage amongst university teams, organizations and industry companies in the development of robots to complete tasks in the excavation environment. The event provided an opportunity to promote Greater Sudbury and Northern Ontario technology on a global scale.

- $200,000 granted to Theatre Cambrian over two years (2009/2010) to convert the St. Eugene Church building into a permanent performance venue. A study conducted in 2008 concluded that Greater Sudbury was in need of such a facility, and the renovations to the St. Eugene Church, which will be completed in 2010, will meet that need. The conversion to a permanent theatre hall will result in the creation of approximately 56 full-time jobs through direct and indirect spending, and the facility and related activities will help to build up Greater Sudbury’s entertainment capacity and community.

- $34,900 granted to Les Concerts La Nuit sur l’étang (CNSL) to convert its volunteer organization into a permanently staffed professional organization. CNSL provides French-language popular music with a province wide audience, and funding moneys will be used to broaden the organization’s scope so that it becomes a nationally and internationally recognized organization. In 2009, CNSL drew approximately one third of all spectators from outside city limits, resulting in about $20,000 per day of direct revenue to the local economy. The organization’s growth will contribute to the economic well-being of the tourism industry.

Other projects also received grants, ranging from $5,000 to the Flour Mill Silo Restoration Study, to $20,000 for the Cambrian Sustainable Energy Centre to construct a prototype of a high efficiency heat battery, $41,000 to the Cultural Mapping Project, and $55,000 for Music and Film in Motion to continue its outreach projects and marketing activities.

In the fourth quarter of 2009, the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation invested $397,900 that is expected to leverage approximately $3.9 million in additional funding.

The GSDC is the economic development arm of the Corporation of the City of Greater Sudbury. Consisting of a 17-member board of directors, and supported by City staff, the GSDC serves as a catalyst for economic development initiatives, and supports the attraction, development and retention of business in the community.




FINANCE COMMITTEE HOLDS 2010 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE AT 2.5 PER CENT


The Finance Committee of Greater Sudbury Council has achieved its goal to hold the 2010 municipal property tax increase to 2.5 per cent, while maintaining both capital investments in municipal infrastructure and municipal service levels.

Council and staff are to be commended for achieving a budget that recognizes current economic conditions without sacrificing the high quality of life we enjoy in this community, said Finance Committee Chair Ted Callaghan.

This budget year was particularly challenging, given the need to balance the tax burden on local property owners with the need for continued investments in economic development and infrastructure. Further complicating our deliberations was a potential loss of provincial funding, at the very time we could least afford it.

The City of Greater Sudbury was at risk of losing more than $6 million in mitigation funding under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund. In December, a delegation led by Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez was successful in securing $5.7 million in one-time funding, the balance of which will be supplemented with $750,000 from municipal reserve funds.

We appreciate the support of Finance Minister Dwight Duncan and Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci for the 2010 budget year, said Mayor Rodriguez. Over the coming year, we will continue to work in partnership with the province to address our future challenges.

The 2.5 per cent municipal property tax increase will generate a $193.6 million municipal tax levy towards a gross budget of $518 million.

The impact of the 2.5 per cent municipal tax increase varies within the city, dependent on levels of fire and transit services. The provincial education tax rate will not be known until the spring, but for the purposes of the following calculation, is anticipated to increase 0.24 per cent in 2010.

The following applies combined municipal and education tax rates to a property assessed at $152,880 for the 2010 tax year ($136,440 in 2009):

The former City of Sudbury, served by full-time firefighters and urban public transit, would see a tax increase of 3.1 per cent or $81.
Valley East, served by a blend of full-time and volunteer firefighters and commuter public transit, would see a tax increase of 3.1 per cent or $75.
Properties served by volunteer firefighters and commuter public transit would see a tax increase of 3.1 per cent or $73.
Properties served by volunteer firefighters, but receiving no public transit service, would see a tax increase of 3 per cent or $68.

The total capital budget for 2010 is $134.8 million, including a $48.6 million capital investment in major roads and recreational facilities under federal, provincial and municipal equal cost sharing agreements through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund and Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program.

Budget enhancements include: $1.4 million to maintain Greater Sudbury Transit growth initiatives, $1 million for the Northern Ontario School of Architecture, $705,000 for emergency shelter services of which $360,000 is on the municipal tax levy, $350,000 for citywide collection of household organic materials, $345,000 for the Walden Family Health Team, $260,000 in one-time funding for physician recruitment, $25,000 annually for the next four years to the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee and $75,000 in one-time funding for the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioners Clinic in Lively.

Interim tax bills for 2010 will be mailed to residents later in February. The final tax bill is scheduled for distribution in May.

For more information about the City of Greater Sudbury 2010 municipal budget, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca 



Media contacts:
Ted Callaghan, Ward 8 Councillor and Chair of the Finance Committee, 524-0688
Eliza Bennett, Manager of Corporate Communications, 674-4455, ext. 4507


SUMMARY OF 2010 CITY OF GREATER SUDBURY MUNICIPAL BUDGET

The Finance Committee of Greater Sudbury Council has approved a 2010 gross budget of $518 million. Municipal property taxes account for $193.6 million of the total amount, representing a 2.5 per cent increase over the previous year. Provincial transfer payments, federal grants, investment earnings, licensing and leasing revenues, user fees and other revenues make up the balance of the overall budget.

As part of the budget process, City Council also approved an overall rate increase of 3.82 per cent on water/wastewater bills, the equivalent of an extra $42 for an average four-person household using 360 cubic metres of water per annum.

Capital Budget Highlights:

The capital budget is dedicated to one-time expenditures and projects such as road construction, building upgrades and acquisitions, vehicle renewal and replacements. The Finance Committee of Greater Sudbury Council has approved a capital budget of $134.8 million for the 2010 tax year.

A total of $73 million will be invested in local road improvements including: widening M.R. 80 to five lanes between Frost Avenue and Glen Street in Hanmer, widening Regent Street to five lanes between Bouchard Street and Caswell Drive in Sudbury, and various enhancements on Kathleen Street, between Frood Road and Notre Dame Avenue in Sudbury.

The $73 million total includes $38.6 million shared equally by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Greater Sudbury through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund for the following: $11.5 million for rehabilitation of Paris Street/Notre Dame Avenue, between York and Kathleen Streets, $13 million for rehabilitation of Falconbridge Road, between the Kingsway and Skead Road, and $14.1 million for rehabilitation of Lasalle Boulevard, between Notre Dame Avenue and Falconbridge Highway.

An additional $5 million has been invested through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund for renewal of the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre in Bell Park.

A total of $5 million is being invested through the Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program, shared equally by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario and the City of Greater Sudbury, for the following: $3 million for a new all-weather sports field and field house improvements at the James Jerome Sports Complex, and $2 million for repairs to the exterior wall of the Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre.

A total of $20.7 million will be invested in water and wastewater infrastructure.

A total of $4 million will be invested in local recreational facilities and museums.

A total of $3.8 million will replace eight Greater Sudbury Transit buses.

A total of $3.6 million will go towards replacement of vehicles and equipment for the Greater Sudbury Fire Service and Emergency Medical Services.

A total of $2.2 million will be used for replacement of various municipal vehicles and equipment.

A total of $1 million has been approved for capital projects administered by the Greater Sudbury Police Service.

Operating Budget Highlights:

The operating budget is dedicated to day-to-day operations, including programs and services in more than 30 diverse sectors such as policing, public health, recycling and leisure programs. The Finance Committee of Greater Sudbury Council has approved a gross operating budget of $518.1 million for the 2010 tax year.

Road maintenance, including an additional $500,000 for pothole patching and materials, has been increased by $1.1 million to $34.4 million.

Greater Sudbury Transit will receive $1.4 million to maintain programs that promote ridership growth, including an additional inbound route to the downtown from Valley East during peak morning hours.

The Northern Ontario School of Architecture will receive an annual grant of $1 million until 2018 and a final $500,000 in 2019.

The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation will receive $900,000 to maintain activities that support and enable economic growth in the community.

Emergency shelter services will receive $705,000 of which $360,000 is provided through the municipal tax levy.

Collection of organic household waste from low-density households will be maintained at an annual cost of $350,000.

The Walden Family Health Team will receive $345,000 in one-time funding.

The Strategic Physician Recruitment and Retention Program will receive $260,000 in one-time funding.

The Sudbury District Nurse Practitioners Clinic in Lively will receive $75,000 in one-time funding.

The Junction Creek Stewardship Committee will receive $25,000 annually over four years.

Council has accepted outside Board budgets in the amounts of: Greater Sudbury Police Service $43.8 million, the Sudbury & District Health Unit $5.3 million and the Nickel District Conservation Authority $553,778.

 

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From: Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator
Walden-CAN 692-3021 www.Walden-CAN.com

Jan. 17,2010

News Release


Three New Faces! New Look for Walden-CAN Executive 2010, 2011!

It’s always sad to say goodbye to members who have been part of your volunteer team and this year Walden-CAN extends its appreciation and best wishes to three former Executive Members: Richard Bois, Past Chair; Jennifer Carlisle, Newsletter Team; and Allie Peacock, Youth Rep. We will miss you!

But it was exciting on Jan. 14th, at our AGM to welcome three new faces to our Walden-CAN Executive for 2010, 2011: June Epple, Walden Youth For Youth Rep.; Marc Morin, Secretary; and Leslee Salo, Youth Rep. Before the meeting was over, our 3 new members had volunteered to be part of 2 Committees. June and Marc will work with Forbes Stoodley on our Newsletter Committee; June and Leslee will work together on a new Youth Committee.

“…Congratulations to Leslee, Marc and June in accepting positions on the Walden-CAN Executive. This is truly a dynamic group of people you have chosen to join and I am sure you will all enjoy this experience. Thank you for your confidence and support of Community.” Jacques Barbeau

And we have a new Chair and Vice-Chair for Walden-CAN: Neeltje Van Roon is Chair and Gord is Key-Vice-Chair. Karen Tait-Peacock although stepping down as Chair will remain an integral part of Walden-CAN. We appreciate the many initiatives she has begun, and the excellent contacts that have been established during her tenure as Chair.

Our new Walden-CAN Executive for 2010, 2011 includes: Neeltje Van Roon, Chair/Webmaster; Gord Key, Vice-Chair/Health Services; Rene Trottier, Treasurer; Marc Morin, Secretary/Newsletter; Karen Tait-Peacock, Past- Chair; Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator; June Epple, WYFY Rep/Newsletter; Dale Kilbey, Webmaster; Brenda Salo, Beaver Lake Rep.; Leslee Salo, Youth Rep.; Ralph Shore, Environment; and Forbes Stoodley, Newsletter/Beautification Committee.

“…I’m looking forward to working with our new Walden-CAN Executive and doing as much as I can for the community at large…In particular, to continue to improve our communications within the communities of Walden and with CGS.” Neeltje Van Roon, Chair, Walden-CAN

To learn more about Walden-CAN visit www.Walden-CAN.com 

Members of Walden-CAN Executive 2010, 2011
…Officers/Committees/Responsibilities


Neeltje Van Roon- Chair, Webmaster

Gord Key- Vice-Chair, Health Services, Beautification Committee

Rene Trottier- Treasurer, Walden Youth For Youth

Marc Morin- Secretary, Newsletter Committee

Karen Tait- Past Chair

Gwen Doyle- Communications Coordinator

June Epple - Walden Youth For Youth Rep, Newsletter Committee, Youth Committee

Dale Kilbey- Webmaster

Brenda Salo- Beaver Lake Rep, Walden Youth For Youth

Leslee Salo- Youth Rep., Youth Committee

Ralph Shore- Environment Committee

Forbes Stoodley- Newsletter Committee, Beautification Committee


Website: www.Walden-CAN.com 



Note:

Walden-CAN strives to respond to the needs and the concerns of all the communities of Walden. Our Executive has members from the various communities of Walden and representatives from youth, young families, businesses, seniors and community groups


We establish Committees & Task Force- as required. Some are short-term and some are long-term. There is always a mix of W-CAN Executive and community volunteers…Working in Partnership with: community groups/individuals, Ward 2 Councilor, CGS Staff/Council, MHLTC, GSPS, HRSRH, SPL, CARP, Rainbow District School Board etc - as required

 

Mayor and officials meet with Ontario Finance Minister

> GREATER SUDBURY FINANCE COMMITTEE SUSPENDS BUDGET DELIBERATIONS
>
> Greater Sudbury’s Finance Committee suspended 2010 municipal budget
> deliberations last night, pending information regarding the level of
> 2010 funding from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). The
> Committee tentatively approved a 2.5% municipal tax increase, which is
> subject to finalization early in the new year. The provincial education
> tax component, which is added to the municipal tax levy, is estimated at
> 0.6%.
>
> At last night’s meeting, Committee members approved options to reduce
> the municipal tax levy by $4.7 million and tentatively approved a small
> number of budget enhancements totaling $910,000. Among the enhancements
> that Council has approved in principle are:
>
> . $260,000 in one-time funding for physician recruitment,
> . $360,000 in one-time funding for emergency shelter services,
> . $25,000 for four years for the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee,
> and
> . $75,000 in one-time funding for the Sudbury & District Nurse
> Practioners Clinic in Lively.
>
> The Finance Committee approved a number of reductions to both capital
> and operating budgets in the amount of $4.7 million, while maintaining
> Council’s current service levels. Highlights of the significant tax
> levy reductions include $2.7 million in capital expenditures,
> approximately $700,000 in expenses such as professional development,
> office supplies, general materials, purchased services, and increased
> revenue sources such as Provincial Gas Taxes, and revenues directly
> related to Environmental Services.
>
> The Finance Committee also reduced the water/wastewater rate from a
> possible 8.4% increase to 3.8%. This was achieved by reducing water and
> wastewater capital by $2.3 million. A 3.8% increase equates to an
> increase of approximately $42 per typical household in 2010, that
> consumes 360 cubic metres per annum
>
> “Council has made excellent progress towards concluding the 2010
> budget,” said Finance Committee Chair Ted Callaghan. “Together,
> Councillors have tentatively approved a 2.5% tax increase which
> maintains and preserves the needs of area residents, while still
> reflecting the costs and complexities associated with operating a
> municipality of our size and large geographic disparities. We will
> return to the table in early 2010 once the City receives notice of the
> 2010 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund grant. At that time, Council
> will be positioned to make any final decisions that may be required.”
>
> Included in the base budget are a number of Council-approved priorities
> such as City-wide collection and processing of organics ($350,000),
> transit rider ship growth initiatives in the amount of $1.4 million, a
> grant of $1 million to the Northern Ontario School of Architecture, a
> $345,000 contribution to the Walden Family Health Team. In addition,
> Council continued to invest in the city’s infrastructure, with $58.4
> million approved for roads maintenance and capital.
>
> “It’s important for residents to recognize that nothing has been
> decided in the absolute,” said Mayor John Rodriguez. “A lot depends
> on what funding is available to us through the OMPF grant for 2010. When
> we come back in January, we’ll have a much better idea of what we need
> to do to get where we want to go - which is as low a tax increase as is
> fiscally feasible. As Council, we have worked very hard with staff to
> come up with a tentative budget that reflects the economic reality
> facing our community, and we will continue to work hard to meet
> residents’ needs in a responsible and creative manner.”
>
> For more information on the OMPF grant, residents are invited to
> consult the following Web site: http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ompf/






 

 

 HEALTHY COMMUNITY CABINET PRESENTS FIRST HEALTHY COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
 AWARDS
>
> Members of Greater Sudbury’s Healthy Community Cabinet were on hand
> today to distribute the first Healthy Community Recognition Awards to
> nine community delegations for their work in creating a healthier city.
>
> “Today, we recognized the initiative and creativity these groups have
> shown with their respective projects,” said Mayor John Rodriguez, who
> sits on the Healthy Community Cabinet. “I am very proud to be the
> Mayor of a people that are so engaged and active in the creation of a
> healthier community.”
>
> The Healthy Community Initiative was identified as a priority by
> Greater Sudbury City Council in 2004 who approved the Healthy Community
> Strategy and Charter in 2005 and 2006, respectively. The charter focuses
> on four priorities: active living and healthy lifestyles; the natural
> environment; civic engagement and social capital; and economic growth.
>
> Projects celebrated at today’s community engagement session are those
> that have been recognized by the Healthy Community Cabinet as advancing
> one or more of the Charter’s four priorities.
>
> “There are so many great initiatives taking place in our city that in
> really cross-cutting ways make Greater Sudbury a healthier place for
> all,” said Bob Jeffery, Chair of the Healthy Community Cabinet. “As
> a Cabinet, we felt that it was time to celebrate the work that is being
> done across the community, on a lot of different fronts. The project
> leaders recognized today are all community heroes in their own right.
> We’re looking forward to celebrating even more projects next year!”
>
> The projects recognized by the Healthy Community Cabinet are as
> follows:
>
> - Walk & Bike for Life, dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits
> of walking and cycling in urban areas;
> - Sudbury Good Food Box, a program that aims to help participants
> include fresh fruit and vegetables in their diets in a cost-effective
> way;
> - Volunteer Sudbury, an organization that encourages volunteerism;
> - The Sudbury Children’s Water Festival, a program that raises
> awareness of the uses, consumption, and protection of water;
> - The Diversity Advisory Panel, which promotes inclusiveness across the
> community;
> - Eat Local Sudbury, which increases the amount of food products that
> are produced and purchased locally;
> - The Snowflake Project, which provided an opportunity for Ontario
> Works recipients to learn how to weld;
> - Feel Free to Feel Fit, a City program that offers free weekly
> swimming at each municipal pool facility; and
> - Green Esteem, which promotes sustainable living through the reduction
> of the number of plastic bottles destined for the landfill.
>
> Last year, the Cabinet recognized the Northern Ontario School of
> Architecture. The Cabinet also recognized Bob Rogers for his lifetime
> commitment to creating a healthy community.


> Media contact:
> Eliza Bennett, Corporate Communications
> City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 4507
>
>
>
> Backgrounder on the Healthy Community Initiative
>
> ● September 2004. The City of Greater Sudbury Council identifies the
> Healthy Community Initiative as one of four strategic priorities for the
> City. Council sets up an 18-member Expert Panel to develop the concept
> and put forward a strategy.
>
> ● June 2005. Council approves the Expert Panel's Health Community
> Strategy, which is based on a broad view of community health and which
> recognizes the need for a balanced, sustainable approach to economic
> growth, social development and environmental stewardship.
>
> ● January 2006. Council approves the creation of a Health Community
> Cabinet made up of community leaders drawn from the City's economic,
> social and environmental sectors.
>
> ● October 11, 2006. Council unanimously approves the Healthy
> Community Charter put forward by the Healthy Community Cabinet. The
> charter proposes that actions aimed at achieving a healthy, sustainable
> community be focused on four priority areas: Active Living/Healthy
> Lifestyle; Natural Environment; Civic Engagement/Social Capital; and
> Economic Growth. At the same meeting, Council unanimously approves the
> Cabinet's plan to seek from the United Nations University the
> designation of Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable
> Development for the City of Greater Sudbury.
>
> ● October 20, 2006. The City submits its application to the United
> Nations University's Institute of Advanced Studies for the creation of a
> Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development in
> Greater Sudbury. The applications document proposes four lead
> organizations for each of the four priority areas, as well as a process
> to map out formal and non-formal education strategies aimed at
> sustainable development in the City of Greater Sudbury. The four lead
> organizations are: the Sudbury and District Health Unit for active
> living/healthy lifestyles; EarthCare Sudbury for the natural
> environment; the Social Planning Council for civic engagement/social
> capital; and the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation for economic
> growth.
>
> ● February 28, 2007. The City announces it has been named a Regional
> Centre of Expertise by the UN University's Institute of Advanced
> Studies. In receiving the designation, Greater Sudbury joins a network
> of 35 centres around the world that have been recognized by the United
> Nations. (The United Nations General Assembly declared January 2005 as
> the start of the Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
> ESD outlines economic growth, social development, and environmental
> protection as subject areas for research and education that will, in
> combination, positively contribute towards an improved quality of life.
> The concept of ESD aims to encourage individuals and communities to
> create visions, and subsequently action plans, for sustainable
> development. Project implementation must include promotion, education,
> public understanding and training. Between 2005 and 2015 regions from
> different parts of the world will be participating by acting as Regional
> Centres of Expertise.)
>
> ● May 16, 2007. The City and the Healthy Community Cabinet bring
> together some 200 community leaders to identify challenges facing the
> City under each of the four priority areas, as well as ways of
> addressing those challenges.
>
> ● 2008. The Healthy Community Cabinet Sub-Committees were formed, and
> their terms of reference approved. The three committees are: the Broad
> Implementation Team, which was tasked with coordinating the activities
> of the Cabinet; the Research and Evaluation Team, which is developing
> research methodologies to identify and measure indicators for a healthy
> community; and the Communications and Public Awareness Team, which
> promotes awareness, builds recognition, and encourages engagement. The
> sub-committees began working to raise the profile of the Healthy
> Community Initiative and to recognize the work being done across the
> community.
>
> ● June 19, 2008. The Healthy Community Cabinet held its first
> community engagement session, bringing in Kirsty Duncan, an
> environmental and human health expert.
>
> ● October 2, 2008. The Cabinet held its second community engagement
> session, with Dr. Samantha Nutt, who spoke about how to foster
> transformative change.

 

 

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Newly Decorated Bus In Sudbury (PDF)

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FINANCE COMMITTEE OF GREATER SUDBURY COUNCIL BEGINS 2010 BUDGET
DELIBERATIONS
>
> The City of Greater Sudbury tabled its Draft Budget for 2010 to the
> Finance Committee of Greater Sudbury Council on Tuesday, October 13.
> This begins a series of deliberations which will culminate with the
> passing of a final municipal budget in December.
>
> The draft budget starts with a net municipal tax increase of 4.3 per
> cent over 2009 and a gross operating budget of $521.5 million. At the
> direction of Council, a capital levy will not be proposed in 2010.
>
> Staff has been directed by Council to reduce next year’s tax increase
> to a maximum of between 2 and 3 per cent. This reduction in the
> municipal base operating budget represents cost savings of between $2.4
> million and $4.34 million.
>
> “The Finance Committee has a very challenging budget deliberation
> this year,” said Finance Committee Chair Ted Callaghan. “Council
> recognizes that many in our community are facing tough economic times.
> Our goal is to reduce the tax increase as much as possible to lessen the
> burden on local property owners. At the same time, we have to protect
> our core services and facilities. Citizens should rest assured that
> we’ll be taking a very hard look at every proposed enhancement and
> proposed reduction in this budget.”
>
> Provincially mandated programs, including social housing, social
> services, children’s services, emergency medical services, and police
> services, represent $224.2 million of the gross base budget. Investments
> in municipal programs carried forward to the 2010 budget year total
> $800,000 for household organics collection, the Greater Sudbury
> Community Archives and the Northern Ontario School of Architecture.
>
> Additional budget pressures exist both in terms of expenditures and
> revenues. Solid waste expenditures have increased due to a growth in
> recycled materials being collected and processed, while winter
> maintenance costs were also significant. The municipality has also seen
> a reduction in revenues from a number of sources: a decrease of $700,000
> in transit user fees; a decrease of $800,000 in returns on investments;
> and a $400,000 decrease in payment in lieu of taxes, due to a reduction
> in the business education tax rate.
>
> Representatives from each municipal department will present a draft
> base operating budget during scheduled meetings on October 13, 19 and
> 26. The draft capital budget will be presented on November 4 and 5. The
> municipal water and wastewater services division will present its draft
> base budget on November 16. The Finance Committee will also hear
> presentations from Greater Sudbury Police Services and the Nickel
> District Conservation Authority on November 16 and the Sudbury &
> District Health Unit on November 23.
>
> City staff will return to the Finance Committee on November 23 with
> options to reduce the municipal tax increase. A final vote on the 2010
> municipal budget is tentatively scheduled for December 2009.
>
> All meetings of the Finance Committee are held in the Council Chamber
> of Tom Davies Square. Meetings in October and November begin at 4:30
> p.m. For more information about the 2010 municipal budget process,
> please visit www.greatersudbury.ca




 

For Immediate Release October 7, 2009

Meet Your Farmer

Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative (ELS) is hosting a public event, "Meet Your
Farmer", on Sunday October 25th. The event will be held at the Eat Local
Sudbury Co-operative Store located at 28 Durham Street from 10am until 4pm.
Meet Your Farmer is held in partnership with the Greater Sudbury Restaurant
& Foodservice Association (GSRFA), represented by Michael Cullen and the
National Farmers' Union (NFU), represented by Dave Lewington.

Just in time for harvest season, local farmers will be on site giving
presentations of their sustainable farming practices and samples of their
products. Question and answer sessions will allow visitors to break the
barriers of communication and learn directly from the source about the
benefits of eating locally. There will also be musical entertainment and a
BBQ serving local products available for sale in store. Speakers from the
farming community will cover topics such as honey production methods,
organic alternatives in produce farming and berry harvesting practices used
in the north.

This partnership allows different groups to come together to make eating
locally a more accessible and attractive alternative for the public. Emily
Trottier, Coordinator of Eat Local Sudbury, states "We have a diverse bounty
of products that come from our region and we need to support our farmers by
making conscious decisions to purchase locally. This event showcases what
is readily available as well as the farmers' hard work."

In the evening restauranteurs will be invited to attend a private catered
event to discuss with the farmers how to make local products more
conveniently available in the restaurant supply. "Promoting and supporting
the link between locally grown food and the hospitality industry is the
future of how both industries can work together so that our community can be
vibrant and true to itself", says Michael Cullen, Director of the GSRFA.

From the farmers' perspective, Dave Lewington says, "NFU-O North is proud to
be a partner along with ELS and GSRFA in the local Meet Your Farmer event.
The National Farmers Union in Ontario is extremely supportive of local
farming and local eating, and has been working towards building a
sustainable food
system in Canada for 40 years!"

ELS, GSRFA and NFU invite the media to Market Square for a photo opportunity
to kick off this upcoming event. We will be in the parking lot at 5:15
today, Wednesday October 7th.

About Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative Inc.

Eat Local Sudbury is a not-for-profit co-operative backed by eaters and
farmer members. It strives to increase the production, availability and
consumption of local food in Sudbury. Eating locally not only reduces the
"food miles" from gate to plate, but also helps to support our local farmers
and our local economy for
a more sustainable food system. To this end it operates a storefront year
round which predominantly features products from within a 150 mile radius,
such as seasonal produce, dairy, wool, soaps, snacks, meats, fish, preserves
and more. It is open Wednesday through Friday from 11am until 6pm and
Saturday from
9am until 4pm.

For more information please contact:
Emily Trottier, Coordinator
Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative Inc.
(705) 521-6717
info@eatlocalsudbury.com 
www.eatlocalsudbury.com



 

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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, September 23,2009

 North East Specialized Geriatric Services Advisory Panel formed

 Health experts from across the Northeastern Ontario have come together
 to form the North East Specialized Geriatric Services Advisory Panel,
 which met for the first time on Friday, September 11. This panel will
guide the direction of the North East Specialized Geriatric Services,
 which operates at the Centre of Excellence for Seniors’ Health on
 Notre Dame Avenue, Sudbury.

 North East Specialized Geriatric Services is a team of health care
 providers who provide specialized care for seniors with complex health
 needs, as well as expert resources for health care professionals and
 caregivers throughout Northeastern Ontario. “Our purpose is to help
 the frail older adult with complex care needs stay in the community
 longer by intervening with a goal of reversing and or modifying the
 factors that contribute to a persons’ functional decline. These
 factors may be medical, social or psychological, and therefore require
 a multidisciplinary approach” explains Dr. Clarke, Geriatrician and
 clinical lead of the service.
“I am proud of our government's contribution to the North's first
 centre for specialized geriatric services located here in Sudbury,”
 said Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci. “I commend the City of Greater
 Sudbury, the proponents of the North East Regional Geriatric Program
and the McGuinty government for their efforts and dedication in bringing
 this project to reality.”

 The advisory panel is chaired by Councillor Ted Callaghan, and
 membership includes:
 Dr. Jo-Anne Clarke, Consulting Geriatrician
 Monique Rocheleau, Northeast Local Health Integration Network
 Dr. John Puxty, Regional Geriatric Program (Ontario)
 Dr. Roger Strasser, Northern Ontario School of Medicine
 Mr. Richard Joly, Northeast Community Care Access Centre
 Dr. Grant McKercher, Northeast Mental Health Centre
 Patricia Montpetit, Alzheimer’s Society
 Dr. St. Martin and Dr. Ianni, Long Term Care sector
 Edith Mercieca, First Nations health centre sector
 Don Sanderson and Linda Kulkarni, Acute Care sector
 Representative from Centre de santé communautaire
 Joy Galloway, Timmins Family Health Team
 Representative from Centre for Rural & Northern Health Research

“Our communities have long identified seniors’ services as a major
factor for a good quality of life,” said Councillor Callaghan. “With
the creation of this specialized geriatric team of healthcare
providers,
 under the leadership of Dr. Clarke, and with the committed financial
 support of various funders, including the Aging At Home Strategy,
 seniors now have this option. The goal of this Advisory Panel is to
 ensure that we are responsive to the needs of seniors and that we can
 increase capacity in geriatric care throughout Northeastern Ontario.
 The members of the panel are all experts in their own rights, and the
 knowledge base being formed here will be fundamental as we move toward
healthier seniors - and a healthier community.”

 “We are very excited to take this next step in the establishment of
 Regional Geriatric Services in Northeastern Ontario,” said Councillor
 Ron Dupuis, Chair of the Pioneer Manor Committee of Management. “The
fact that experts from across the North East are collaborating to
 improve the lives of seniors throughout the region is a testament to
 the commitment of communities taking action.”

 For more information about North East Specialized Geriatric Services,
 please call 688-3970.

Media Contact:
Alison Taylor, Corporate Communications
 City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2513
 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, September 14, 2009

Worker Support Centre opens in Greater Sudbury

A Worker Support Centre has been established in Greater Sudbury to assist residents who have been affected by the economic downturn. The facility, located at 957 Cambrian Heights Drive, Suite 200, offers services to individuals who have been laid off, or who are unemployed or underemployed, as well as their families.

At the Worker Support Centre, resources, referrals, support and peer helpers are available to those who need assistance finding a new job, retraining and upgrading skills, or handling financial struggles. The Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and no appointment is necessary. To contact staff at the Centre, please call 222-4118.

“Employment and financial struggles can impact individuals and families on many different levels – health, relationships, self esteem, and so much more,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. “Many families in Greater Sudbury are currently facing employment-related stresses, and I am very pleased that we can assist them through the Worker Support Centre.”

The Worker Support Centre has been developed through a partnership among the City of Greater Sudbury, Xstrata Nickel and the CAW. It is an Employment Ontario project, funded by the Ontario government.

An open house and free barbeque at the Worker Support Centre will take place on Wednesday, September 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All are welcome.

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Media Contact:
Alison Taylor, Corporate Communications
City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2513





POUR PUBLICATION IMMÉDIATE le mardi 15 septembre 2009

Ouverture d’un centre d’appui aux travailleurs du Grand Sudbury

Un centre d’appui aux travailleurs a ouvert ses portes au Grand Sudbury afin d’y aider les résidents touchés par le ralentissement économique. Il est situé au 957, promenade Cambrian Heights, bureau 200. On y offre des services aux gens mis à pied, en chômage, sous-employés ainsi qu’aux familles.

Au Centre d’appui aux travailleurs, on trouve des ressources, on peut orienter les gens vers d’autres organismes, leur donner du soutien, et des confrères peuvent donner des conseils à ceux qui ont besoin d’un coup de pouce pour trouver un nouvel emploi, se recycler, améliorer leurs compétences ou qui ont des difficultés financières. Le Centre est ouvert du lundi au vendredi, de 8 h 30 à 16 h 30. Aucun rendez-vous n’est nécessaire. Pour communiquer avec son personnel, on peut composer le 222-4118.

« Les difficultés financières et en matière d’emploi peuvent avoir diverses conséquences pour les gens et les familles, que ce soit sur le plan de la santé, des relations, de l’estime de soi, etc., a indiqué le maire du Grand Sudbury, John Rodriguez. Bien des familles d’ici vivent présentement du stress associé au travail. Je suis donc heureux qu’on puisse les aider par l’entremise du Centre. »

Le Centre d’appui aux travailleurs est le fruit d’un partenariat entre la Ville du Grand Sudbury Xstrata Nickel et les Travailleurs canadiens de l’automobile. Il s’agit d’un projet d’Emploi Ontario, financé par le gouvernement de l’Ontario.

Une journée portes ouvertes et un barbecue gratuit auront lieu au Centre le mercredi 16 septembre 2009, de 11 h à 14 h. Tous sont les bienvenus.

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Renseignements
Alison Taylor, Communications corporatives
Ville du Grand Sudbury, 674-4455, poste 2513


 

> CGS NEWS - for the week of September 14.
>
> NEW ITEMS:
>
> Policy Committee meeting
> The Policy Committee of City Council, formerly the Priorities
> Committee, will meet this Wednesday, September 16, at 6 p.m. in the
> Council Chamber of Tom Davies Square. Agendas are available online at
> http://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/
>
> Municipal budget 2010
> The 2010 municipal budget season has arrived! The Finance Committee of
> City Council will commence budget deliberations in October. The
> community consultation session is being held on Wednesday, September 30,
> starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Tom Davies Square. All
> are invited to attend as residents share their ideas about the
> opportunities and challenges facing the City of Greater Sudbury. Watch
> this space for updates on the budget process!
>
> Passing of Frank Mazzuca
> It was with great sadness that the community learned that former
> Capreol Mayor Frank Mazzuca passed away last week. “Frank, my friend,
> you will be missed,” said Mayor Rodriguez. Your contributions to our
> community are already part of our history books and your legacy will
> never be forgotten. At this time, I join the thousands in our city who
> extend sincere wishes for comfort and peace to your family.” A book of
> condolences is available for signing at Tom Davies Square and at all
> Citizen Service Centres.
>
> Out of compostable bags?
> Certified compostable bags for the Green Cart organic program are
> available for purchase at all local Citizen Service Centres. For more
> information, visit:
> http://www.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_wastemanagement&lang=en&currID=9025

> Passion for Food Drive
> New Orleans Pizza and mysudbury have come together to help collect food
> for the Sudbury Food Bank. From September 18 to 27, all New Orleans
> Pizza locations will give customers $2 off the purchase of a large
> mysudbury my passion pizza or a free order of garlic/cinnamon strips in
> exchange for a donation of a non-perishable food item.
>
> Free Transit on Car Free Day - September 22
> As part of World Car Free Day, the City will be offering free rides on
> Greater Sudbury Transit on Tuesday, September 22. Check Le Voyageur on
> September 16 and the Sudbury Star and Northern Life on September 17 to
> find a Transit voucher. Residents are also encouraged to consider
> walking, cycling or carpooling on Car Free Day.
>
> ******************************************************
>
> OLDIES - BUT STILL GOODIES
>
> We apologize for the inconvenience
> The City’s Information Technology division is upgrading the main
> Novell server cluster. We understand many employees have experienced
> inconvenience over the past two weeks and we apologize. We expect this
> work to be complete by the end of September. In the meantime, you may
> notice a delay when unlocking your workstation. You may also notice some
> systems, including GroupWise, are slower than usual and you may also
> experience a loss of connection to your local printer. Internet access
> may request you to authenticate before connecting. If you receive this
> pop-up window, please type in your Novell username and password to gain
> access. If this does not work, a reboot should correct the problem. If
> you encounter any other issues or irregularities, please reboot your PC
> to see if it corrects the problem, prior to calling the Help Desk. We
> are working as quickly as we can to complete this upgrade and we thank
> you for your patience.
>
> Special evening with Margaret Atwood
> Reserve your tickets now for a special evening to celebrate the 70th
> birthday of Margaret Atwood on Thursday, November 19. All funds raised
> will be donated to the Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory
> Committee and the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee. Tickets are $70
> for dinner in the Alumni Hall at Laurentian University, followed by a
> performance reading from her new novel at the Fraser Auditorium. Tickets
> are also available for $10 for the performance only. For
> dinner/performance tickets, please call 673-6577. For $10 performance
> tickets, visit Chapters book store.
>
> Breast Cancer Fundraiser on October 2
> Dress Down Day is an annual event held on the first Friday in October
> to celebrate breast cancer awareness month. The Breast Cancer Society of
> Canada asks companies, schools, organizations and clubs to participate
> in this event by asking their employees, clientele, teachers, students
> and members to each donate $5 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada to
> dress down for the day. City of Greater Sudbury employees are encouraged
> to wear pink on Friday, October 2, to show their support for breast
> cancer research. If you would like to donate, you can register your
> division at www.dressdownday.ca
>
> Changes to Transit routes
> Effective Saturday, August 29, Greater Sudbury Transit has made changes
> to Route 303 - Garson/Falconbridge, Route 304 - Lasalle/Shopping Centre,
> and Route 403 - Barrydowne/Madison. For more information, visit
> http://www.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?lang=en&Release_id=2461
>
> September dates for Household Hazardous Waste drop-off
> The City’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be open from 8:30
> a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Saturday in September. The depot is located at
> 1853 Frobisher Street, off Falconbridge Road. If you are unable to
> deliver your household hazardous waste to the depot, please call
> 560-9019 to schedule pick-up by the Toxic Taxi. For more information,
> visit
> http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_wastemanagement&lang=en&currID=8106

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 9, 2009

New Tourism Partnership Alliance Announced
Now that plans are well underway for marketing Greater Sudbury as a tourism destination in 2010 and beyond, Sudbury Tourism is very pleased to announce a newly formed alliance with the Greater Sudbury Restaurant & Food Service Association (GSRFA).
Working collaboratively, the two groups will be increasing outreach to local industry players in the restaurant and foodservice industry, including restaurants, delis, cafés, butcher shops, farmers, suppliers, producers and other related businesses. These efforts will work to increase dialogue with other tourism partners, including accommodations, attractions, retailers and other tourism-related businesses, and to provide new tools and resources these partners can use to increase their exposure to consumers and to help market Sudbury as an up-and-coming culinary destination in northern Ontario.
This relationship will enable partners to showcase the local “food scene” to both residents and out-of-town visitors to the region. Marketing tactics will include print- and web-based promotions and many other networking opportunities. These are sure to benefit all involved.
According to Michael Cullen of the Greater Sudbury Restaurant & Foodservice Association, “this alliance is a key element to defining and promoting our local food scene. We have great offerings all around us, and it is time to celebrate and promote all of the people involved.
Rob Skelly, Manager of Tourism, Culture and Marketing for the City of Greater Sudbury, points out that today’s visitors are looking for more dining choices as part of the Greater Sudbury package experience. “Our visitor surveys show that people want more options for dining while in Sudbury. We’re very excited to work with our restaurant and foodservice industry partners on product development and marketing initiatives that will help us remain competitive in the province when it comes to tourism.”
The partnership between Sudbury Tourism and the GSRFA will include special offers for new members along with increased marketing and networking opportunities for participants. Interested parties are encouraged to get in touch with the GSRFA for more information by contacting them at 673-4903.
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Media Contacts:
Michael Cullen Meredith Armstrong
Greater Sudbury Restaurant Coordinator, Tourism & Marketing
& Foodservice Association City of Greater Sudbury
673-4903 674-4455 ext. 4430
info@gsrfa.ca meredith.armstrong@sudbury.ca 


 

CGS News for the Week of Sept. 8,2009

> NEW ITEMS:
>>
> Special evening with Margaret Atwood
> Reserve your tickets now for a special evening to celebrate the 70th
> birthday of Margaret Atwood on Thursday, November 19. All funds raised
> will be donated to the Vegetation Enhancement Technical Advisory
> Committee and the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee. Tickets are $70
> for dinner in the Alumni Hall at Laurentian University, followed by a
> performance reading from her new novel at the Fraser Auditorium. Tickets
> are also available for $10 for the performance only. For
> dinner/performance tickets, please call 673-6577. For $10 performance
> tickets, visit Chapters book store.
>
> Breast Cancer Fundraiser on October 2
> Dress Down Day is an annual event held on the first Friday in October
> to celebrate breast cancer awareness month. The Breast Cancer Society of
> Canada asks companies, schools, organizations and clubs to participate
> in this event by asking their employees, clientele, teachers, students
> and members to each donate $5 to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada to
> dress down for the day. City of Greater Sudbury employees are encouraged
> to wear pink on Friday, October 2, to show their support for breast
> cancer research. If you would like to donate, you can register your
> division at www.dressdownday.ca
>
> ******************************************************
>
> OLDIES - BUT STILL GOODIES
>
> Changes to Transit routes
> Effective Saturday, August 29, Greater Sudbury Transit has made changes
> to Route 303 - Garson/Falconbridge, Route 304 - Lasalle/Shopping Centre,
> and Route 403 - Barrydowne/Madison. For more information, visit
> http://www.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?lang=en&Release_id=2461
>
> Improving Municipal Services
> The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to improving municipal
> services on a continuous basis. That’s why we participate each year in
> the OMBI - the Ontario Municipal CAOs Benchmarking Initiative - a
> voluntary reporting system that provides municipalities across the
> province with comparative data to measure service levels. The OMBI
> evolved from a much smaller series of benchmarks mandated by the
> Province of Ontario in 2000. The Municipal Performance Measurement
> Program report is released publicly each year. The report for 2008 will
> be presented to Greater Sudbury Council at its September 23 meeting.
> Special thanks are extended to more than 50 local experts and their
> staff who provided extensive data to determine these results. If you
> have any questions about the OMBI, please contact Sue McCullough at ext.
> 2503, sue.mccullough@greatersudbury.ca

>
> City Leisure Guide now available
> The City’s Fall/Winter Leisure Guide is now available. Copies can be
> picked up at any Citizen Service Centre, or the document can be accessed
> online at
> http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_leisureservices&lang=en&currID=332
> .
>
> Junior Citizens Day Care offers evening services
> Did you know that the City-operated Junior Citizens Day Care Centre is
> open until midnight? The evening program begins in the afternoon, and is
> available for children aged 18 months to 12 years. The program is
> provided in both English and French, and includes supper, snack, outdoor
> playtime, and much more! The Junior Citizens Day Care has been in
> operation for 35 years, and is located at the YMCA, 140 Durham Street,
> Sudbury. For more information, call 688-7312. To find out if you
> qualify for child care subsidies, call 3-1-1.
>
> City sponsors Jazz Sudbury Festival
> The Jazz Sudbury Festival, debuting on the grounds of Science North on
> September 12, is set to make a splash on the summer festival circuit
> with a world-class lineup headlined by Michael Kaeshammer. The festival
> will also feature a special performance by jazz legend Joe Sealy and the
> Jazzbirds, Quebec jazz sensations The Lost Fingers, Souljazz Orchestra,
> Toronto-based jazz heavyweights Reg Schwager Quartet, Angela Scappatura,
> and Jeannette Lambert, as well as many local artists. A free community
> concert will be held Friday, September 11, headlined by the Shuffle
> Demons. Jazz Sudbury tickets are now available at www.jazzsudbury.ca  ,
> all TD Canada Trust locations in Greater Sudbury or via Paul Finley in
> the GSDC office at Tom Davies Square.
>
> Notice of Detour on Minto Street
> Maintenance of an underground concrete box culvert has closed Minto
> Street to through traffic. Access to the underground parking garage at
> Tom Davies Square will remain open but traffic will be detoured until
> October 17. Repairs will close Minto Street midway between Brady and
> Larch. Entry and exit on Minto Street will be limited to right turns at
> Larch Street. Access to the Paris Street underground parking entrance
> will remain open. Ticket holders must exit via the Minto Street parking
> booth.
>
> September dates for Household Hazardous Waste drop-off
> The City’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot will be open from 8:30
> a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Saturday in September. The depot is located at
> 1853 Frobisher Street, off Falconbridge Road. If you are unable to
> deliver your household hazardous waste to the depot, please call
> 560-9019 to schedule pick-up by the Toxic Taxi. For more information,
> visit
> http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_wastemanagement&lang=en&currID=8106

 

Revised Media Release


Fall Fair – Sept.12th at Anderson Farm Museum!


Plan to bring the whole family to the Annual Fall Fair at the Anderson Farm Museum, in Lively, on Sept. 12 from 10am – 4pm. There’s something for everyone!


Outdoor Activities on Site include: Museum Tours, Antique Vehicle Displays, Wagon Rides by Wagon Wheel Ranch, Snowy Acre Miniature Horses, Farm Animals, Giant Pumpkin Contest, Farrier Demonstration (shoeing horses) and Quarter Horse Demonstrations in the Paddock Area, the Walden Lions Fish Pond for kids and more.


Live Entertainment for all Ages: Dale Pepin & Story Socks, the Tremonics, Northern Gypsie, Finnot, Jamie Byron and a demonstration by the Taoist Tai Chi Society.


26 Arts/Crafts Vendors and Displays/Demonstrations in the Stable, Farm House and under Tents include: Potter-Kathy Mariotti, Betty’s Pallette, Bracelets & Things, Cathy’s Jewels, Croc Charms, Photography- Bob Blaney, Terra Cotta Textiles, Grandma’s Lemonade, Sweet Thangs, Ecole St. Paul, Blue Saints Drum & Bugle Corps, Walden Day Care Centre, Weaving- Airlie Suutari (Sudbury Weavers & Spinners), Waters Women’s Institute, Lively Heritage Guild, Simon Lake Community Stewardship Group, Walden-CAN, Sudbury District Archives Interest Group, Walden Lions Club, Eat Local Sudbury, Link By Link-Jewelry, Pampered Chef, Knitted Creations, Nature as Art Photography-John Kurczak, Nana’s Kettle Corn and the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society.

Official Opening of the Walden TIME CAPSULE at 11am: Curator, Jim Fortin will supervise the Official Opening of the Walden TIME CAPSULE, assisted by Mayor John Rodriguez and special guests from Walden- who had contributed items for the TIME CAPSULE 25 years ago. All the items will be on display in the Loft of the Barn.

BBQ from 11am…until sold out: Hamburgers, Sausages, Hot Dogs, Beverages prepared and served by the Walden Seniors and Pensioners.

FREE Milk compliments of Copper Cliff Dairy and Popcorn and Cotton Candy for the Kids!


“ … We’re having a bigger and better Fall Fair this year, with more displays, vendors and activities on Site. So bring your family and friends and enjoy the day!”



Mary Barr, Chair- Fall Fair Committee, 586-2611
 

Four  Physicians to join Waldens  New family Health Team(PDF)

Please be advised that the attached media release was distributed this afternoon.
Dave Courtemanche

Executive Director

Phone: (705) 560-3182 ext 220

Fax: (705) 566-7617

960 Notre Dame Ave- Unit C

Sudbury, ON

P3A 2T4

www.yourfamilyhealthteam.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, August 10, 2009 City achieves next level in excellence accreditation program The City of Greater Sudbury has achieved its Level Two Certification from the National Quality Institute (NQI) in the category of “Organizational Quality and Wellness for Municipalities”. This level, which is known as “Transformation”, is the second of four certification levels. It reflects “understanding of your approach to excellence” by an organization that “can demonstrate improvement and good results in several key areas”. Founded by Industry Canada, the National Quality Institute is an independent, not-for-profit organization whose goal is to support organizational excellence across Canada. NQI provides a framework against which an organization can measure improvement and change. “I would like to thank the City’s NQI My Workplace Team, which built a solid foundation for this accreditation,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. “The work of these committed employees, together with the results of our most recent employee feedback survey, has led to employee teams throughout the municipal workforce working together to improve our organization.” The City’s NQI My Workplace Team developed an inventory of current practices around leadership, planning and sustainability, citizen and client focus, healthy workplace, process management and partner focus, which were required as part of the submission to the National Quality Institute. The City of Greater Sudbury continues to strive toward internal improvements in communications, processes, and employee training. -30- Media Contact: Alison Taylor, Corporate Communications City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2513



 

 MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS

> Sudbury and area Students among Winners of the 2009 Canada Millennium
> Scholarship Foundation Excellence Awards
>
> Sudbury, ON, May 20, 2009 - Students from Sudbury, Lively and
> Manitowaning, ON, are among the winners of the 2009 Canada Millennium
> Scholarship Foundation Excellence Awards. The award recognizes
> university- and college-bound students for their achievements in
> leadership, innovation, academic performance, and community service.
> These students join a community of over 18,000 excellence award alumni
> who are making their mark in Canada and abroad. The following
> outstanding students have been rewarded for good citizenship, fresh
> ideas and academic excellence:
>
> Véronyk Wilson, Collège Notre-Dame, Sudbury, ON - Provincial Award
> Winner
> Proud of her language and culture, Véronik takes every opportunity to
> promote them in her many activities. She*s often in a good position to
> influence her peers because she*s a natural leader and the perfect
> example of a teen who is able to see her projects through to completion.
> In her last year at the college, she was president of the student
> council and embarked on a variety of projects to improve student life.
> The activity she*s most proud of is the annual fundraising drive for
> cancer research. She*s also very committed to the Paniers de Noël
> (Christmas baskets) initiative for needy families in her community. Her
> upbeat attitude, dedication and perseverance are contagious. And she*s
> not only active at school. In 2003, she formed a choir in her parish to
> get young people more involved with the church. She volunteers at a
> senior citizens* home (Pioneer Manor) and at the Sudbury Soup Kitchen.
> Véronik also enjoys sports; she plays badminton (community club and
> school team) and volleyball (school team). She sings and plays piano.
> Interested in business, she plans on studying commerce.
>
> Shelby Gobbo, St. Charles College Secondary School, Sudbury, ON - Local
> Award winner
> A star athlete and gifted student, Shelby is an active participant in a
> variety of committees and clubs at St. Charles College. As the student
> council president, she brings her leadership skills to the fore,
> organizing social events and fundraising activities such as food and toy
> drives. She also volunteers her time and energy with organizations such
> as the Canadian Red Cross, Coats for Kids, and the Relay for Life. As a
> youth leader with the Sudbury district 4-H Club, Shelby helps facilitate
> activities, and educate other young people about issues of social and
> environmental import. Crediting her patience, her creativity and her
> endurance with her success in these efforts, Shelby has also taken on
> the role as city representative for the anti-bullying organization,
> Empowered Student Partnerships. Shelby aspires to a career in law and
> has undertaken two initiatives in pursuit of that goal. The first is her
> role as a student mediator, which has allowed her to develop
> relationships of trust with troubled students, settling arguments in a
> confidential manner, and teaching them important lessons about resolving
> conflicts. Last year, she was invited to participate in a training
> program on Manitoulin Island, where she shared her strategies and skills
> with other student-mediators, and learned about the challenges facing
> students in that environment. The second is her membership in the Mock
> Trial Club, which has been an incredibly challenging opportunity to
> increase her understanding and knowledge of legal issues.
>
> Deepika Sriram, Lockerby Composite School, Sudbury, ON - Local Award
> winner
> Last October Deepika had a week long introduction to the world of
> business. She led a group of five students from her school in the Impact
> Microcredit Competition. Their challenge was to make as much money as
> possible from an initial loan of $100. The loan plus any profits had to
> be deposited with CIBC by Saturday, November 1. This proved to be
> Deepika*s biggest challenge. In Sudbury, banks are closed on Saturday.
> In the end, she managed to track down the Chair of the Impact Group and
> explain the situation. Deepika donated the money raised in the
> competition to a cause dear to her heart: Kids caring For Kids Lockerby
> Cancer Drive. For thirteen years, Lockerby students have raised money
> for the paediatric wing of the Sudbury Cancer Centre. Deepika is proud
> to have been able to contribute, both personally and by helping with the
> school*s campaign, to the $40,000 they raised last year. In 2008,
> Deepika also participated in the Shad Valley International summer
> program. She built on her leadership skills as an organizer of the
> event*s Open Day and by doing marketing and competition research for
> Shad Valley projects. Deepika is part of the Student Outreach Committee.
> In December, she played a key role in their Adopt-A-Family program by
> organizing the canned food drive. Deepika plans to study biomedical
> biology.
>
> Stéphanie Taylor, Collège Notre-Dame Sudbury, Sudbury, ON - Local Award
> winner
> Stéphanie is so attached to her community she decided to stay in
> Sudbury for university. That*s how much the close relationships
> she*s developed mean to her. Stéphanie is involved in a number of
> projects, but becomes particularly animated if you mention her volunteer
> work at the Cedar Park community playground. Since she was a child,
> she*s been active in just about every sports and social activity
> imaginable! It*s the perfect place for her to share her love of
> physical activity. Stéphanie has been training young hockey players for
> two years. Last year, she got to train a group of little kids -- which
> she describes as one of the most gratifying experiences of her life. She
> realized how vulnerable kids are when they*re learning a new skill,
> and what a positive effect a teacher can have on them at these crucial
> moments. For Stéphanie, pride and success have taken on a whole new
> meaning. In 2008, success became synonymous with life. A volunteer in
> Sans reserve (Blood Stock), a Canadian Blood Services donor campaign,
> Stéphanie achieved her goal of convincing 25 people to give blood.
> She learned about different health needs and the importance of this type
> of initiative. True to her francophone roots, Stéphanie has represented
> the Central Region of the Fédération de la jeunesse franco-ontarienne
> (federation of young Franco-Ontarians-FESFO) since 2005. Preserving and
> promoting francophone culture in Ontario is a responsibility she takes
> to heart.
>
> Alexandra Dozzi, St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School, Sudbury, ON -
> Local Award winner
> Alexandra is an outstanding student who manages to balance academics,
> participation in many sports and numerous hours of volunteer activity
> both at school and in the community. Not only is she co-president of
> student council and president of the Social Justice Council, Alexandra
> is also a member of the Student Athletic Council and the Environmental
> Club. She is passionate about environmental issues and through the club
> has involved the school in programs to recycle ink cartridges, cell
> phones and batteries. With a grant from the Ontario government,
> Alexandra plans to increase recycling within the school and to continue
> educating the school as a whole on the benefits of recycling and
> reducing waste. At the beginning of the school year, Alexandra
> discovered that she was the club*s only senior member. She set out to
> promote the club and the Envirothon competition. Her efforts were
> successful and enthusiastic new members are busy promoting the
> environmental cause at school and in the community. Of her numerous
> volunteer activities, Alexandra especially enjoys the time she spends as
> a peer tutor, as a teacher of the children*s liturgy at her church and
> the many hours she has spent over the last two years at the Sudbury
> Regional Hospital. Alexandra plans to study kinesiology at either
> Queen*s University or at McGill.
>
> Andrea Mytny, Marymount Academy, Sudbury, ON - Local Award winner
> Andrea lives in Lively. Her leadership skills are evident in the many
> roles she assumes both at school and in the community. After spending
> three enjoyable summers as a camper at Camp Wassawka, a community-run
> day camp, she knew the impact that enthusiastic counsellors could have
> on children. She wanted to ensure that other children had the same
> positive outdoor experience. She has spent the past four summers and
> over 900 hours doing just that. Andrea was an ambassador to the Lake
> Huron Environmental Summit last fall. By accepting the invitation, she
> also accepted the challenge of implementing a local environmental
> project. Andrea*s idea is to make her mining community greener through
> a local restoration project that would recreate a healthy ecosystem and
> help reverse the damage done by humans. She is also working on plan to
> decrease her school*s ecological footprint. Another of Andrea*s
> innovations is developing post-secondary information presentations to
> help students in planning for life after high school. After a friend in
> university helped Andrea in planning her own educational path, she
> arranged for him to speak to her class. The concept has expanded to
> giving information sessions in other area schools. The next step is to
> recruit university students from across the province to do similar
> presentations in their high schools. Andrea is a former competitive
> swimmer who continues to swim for her school. She is also a member of
> the school*s badminton, Nordic skiing, track and field and tennis
> teams. Andrea plans to enroll in a life sciences-biology program.
>
> Tomas Pollard, Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, Sudbury, ON - Local
> Award winner
> Tomas resides in Lively. He is a strong student and athlete, who uses
> his talents to benefit his school and community. As a math and English
> tutor, he finds ways to connect with struggling students so that they
> can work together in covering course material. This is the same approach
> he uses with the disabled athletes he coaches. For the past two winters
> Tomas has been an assistant coach for the Sudbury Special Olympics
> snowshoe team. He is proud to have been able to help the participants
> have fun, build their self-confidence and improve their social skills.
> Soccer is Tomas* sport of choice. He began playing when he was six. In
> addition, to his many years as a competitive player, Tomas has been
> captain of his school team for several years. As captain, he has built a
> strong team, which he has led to several championships. Working as a
> referee for a number of different leagues is a way for Tomas to give
> back to the sport he loves and to his community. Tomas* talents extend
> to music. In Grade 10, he was asked to join the senior jazz band as a
> trumpeter rather than play for the junior band. He is now lead trumpeter
> for the school*s jazz and concert bands and enjoys passing on his
> knowledge to the younger players. Tomas plans to study mathematics at
> university.
>
> Daniel Frank, Manitoulin Secondary School, M'Chigeeng, ON - Local Award
> winner
> Daniel lives in Manitowaning. Before being elected president of the
> student*s council, Daniel served as a junior representative and
> treasurer. He has taken the responsibility of being a leader seriously.
> In addition to planning annual fundraisers and two very successful
> student conferences, for the 2007-2008 school year, Daniel was a member
> of the Rainbow District School Board*s Student Trustee Committee. As
> Chair of financing for Relay for Life, a Canadian Cancer Society
> fundraising event, he had a major impact both at school and within his
> community. It was an eight-month commitment. Daniel had to deal with
> over $37,000 in pledges and donations, plus balance academic, student
> council and family responsibilities. During this time he also had to
> deal with the discovery that his mother had colon cancer and then with
> her death. Prior to the start of the Relay, Daniel gave an emotional
> speech about cancer and how it affects so many people. He spoke of the
> importance of actually telling loved ones everyday that you love them.
> He managed to reduce people to tears and his words were reprinted on the
> front page of the local paper. Daniel plans to study biology.
>
> Local award winners will receive an award of $4,500,
> provincial/territorial award winners will receive $20,500 and national
> award winners will receive a total of $25,000. Local and regional awards
> are distributed in each province and territory based on their share of
> the Canadian population, while national awards are allocated to the most
> exceptional applicants across the country, regardless of provincial and
> territorial quotas.
>
> *An investment in the education of these outstanding citizens is an
> investment in our society*s future,* said Norman Riddell, executive
> director and CEO of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation.
> *These individuals have already demonstrated their ability to
> better the world around them; they know how to make a difference -
> something they will continue to do long after the Foundation*s mandate
> winds down at the end of this year.*
>
> The Foundation received 9,262 applications from students across the
> country. They awarded 1125 scholarships: 121 national, 262 provincial
> and 742 local. Ontario is home to 427 laureates: 52 national winners, 96
> provincial and 279 local. Since 2000, the Foundation has delivered one
> million bursaries and scholarships, worth $3 billion, to students across
> Canada. Ontario students have received more than $1 billion in support
> from the Foundation. The Foundation has been mandated to distribute
> awards until the end of 2009 and this is the final round of entrance
> awards. For a complete list of this year*s laureates and more
> information about the Foundation, visit www.millenniumscholarships.ca  (
> http://www.millenniumscholarships.ca/  ).
>Information:
>
> Nora Logan
> For The Impact Group
> Voice: 807 935-2240 / E-mail: nlogan@tbaytel.net
>

 

 Immediate Release Friday June 5, 2009

BARTOLUCCI ANNOUNCES PROVINCIAL FUNDING FOR LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE

“These infrastructure investments create opportunities for the people of Sudbury,” says MPP.

Greater Sudbury – The McGuinty government is providing the City of Greater Sudbury with over

$14.5 million investment to assist with facility upgrades and improve transportation efficiency within Greater Sudbury, Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci announced today.


“The City identified these priorities,” said Bartolucci. “I am happy to say that today we are funding these important projects that will provide more efficient and safe roadways while stimulating our economy with more local job opportunities for our community.”


Today’s announcement is part of a much larger, almost $44 million dollar joint investment between the Federal, Provincial and Municipal Governments that will see facility upgrades to the Bell Park Grace Hartman Amphitheatre as well as municipal road work to enhance transportation throughout the City.

This funding will go towards the following projects:


Bell Park Grace Hartman Amphitheatre rebuild and park enhancement
Municipal Road 80 (Paris Street), Kathleen Street to York Street
Municipal Road 71 (LaSalle Boulevard)
Municipal Road 86 (Falconbridge Highway), Kingsway to Skead Road

"In troubling economic times, it is good to know that there are funding partners who are looking to ensure that the economy is revitalized and renewed”, said Mayor John Rodriguez. “The provincial and federal governments have come to the plate in a big way with the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, and I am thrilled about the work we will be able to do in our community with this funding. It is excellent news and I look forward to rolling out these projects swiftly. It is truly an exciting time for our city.”

The federal government said, “Thanks to the strong relationship between our two governments, we can work together to help Ontario communities and the economy thrive immediately and in the future.”
“These investments will greatly benefit the residents of Greater Sudbury,” concluded Bartolucci. “We are creating jobs and the projects announced today will soon lead to improved transportation and enhanced facilities in our community.”

LEARN MORE
Learn how the Government of Ontario is helping to build and revitalize infrastructure across the province

Contact

Rick Bartolucci

705.675.1914
 

Whitefish Lions and MedicAlert® come together for the No Child Without® Program
Innovative Medical Program Protects Children and Eases Parents’ Concerns


Ontario – The Lions Clubs of Canada and the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation have come together to protect elementary-school-aged children in the town of Whitefish from unforeseen medical emergencies through the No Child Without program (NCW). With this partnership, children ages 4 - 14 with pre-existing medical conditions or allergies will receive a free MedicAlert bracelet and membership, ensuring that first responders will have access to the student’s vital health information during a medical emergency.

“With our support, children will have access to this important and potentially life-saving program,” said______________, Lions Club representative. “The Lions Clubs of Canada is proud to be able to play a role in expanding the No Child Without program.”

Lions Clubs across Canada are working to provide funding and community-based support in order to expand and implement No Child Without in their local schools. The Whitefish & District Lions Club have directly funded students attending the local school, R.H. Murray. In recognition of their commitment and contribution, all MedicAlert bracelets and necklets provided for students enrolled in this program feature the Lions Club logo.

“The emergency numbers on the back of the MedicAlert bracelets provide schools with important information to assist a student in an emergency situation should it arise,” said Robert Ridge, President & CEO of the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation. “By partnering with local Lions Clubs to bring No Child Without to schools in each community where Lions Clubs are active we are helping to protect the lives and health of the children in each community.”

In the event of a medical emergency, MedicAlert immediately notifies parents when the Emergency Hotline receives a call about their child. Many parents of children who wear MedicAlert bracelets have found it reassuring to know that they will be informed if their child has had a medical emergency and that proper care was quickly provided.

“As most parents know, children with medical conditions may be at risk whenever they leave their home. Parents worry a great deal about how their child will communicate their medical condition in a crisis,” said Robert Ridge. “Through the help of local Lions Clubs across Canada, the No Child Without program will provide students the full protection of MedicAlert and give parents peace of mind.”

Medic Alert's No Child Without program focuses on children who suffer from allergies like peanuts, childhood diabetes and asthma, and also helps children with other pre-existing medical conditions. Across Canada, at least 10 per cent of children have a condition that warrants MedicAlert® protection .

The goal of the No Child Without program is to provide elementary students across the nation a MedicAlert bracelet or necklet custom-engraved with the child’s medical information, member ID and the MedicAlert 24-hour Emergency Hotline number. By calling the Hotline, school staff or health care providers have immediate access to vital information from the child’s electronic health record, including existing medical conditions, current medications, allergies, special needs, and physician and family contacts.

About the Lions Club of Canada
The Lions Clubs of Canada are part of an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 202 countries who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Beginning in 1917, the association of Lions Clubs has provided millions of people with the opportunity to give something back to their communities.

About No Child Without
The No Child Without program was launched nationally in November 2006. The program was developed in the spirit of Canadian health care to assist every child regardless of their financial resources. Over the next five years it will be offered to all of Canada’s 12,000 elementary schools. MedicAlert relies on the generous donations from the Federal Government, the Lions Clubs of Canada, its members, foundations and individuals to support its mission. More information can be found at the program’s website, www.nochildwithout.ca .

About the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation
Operating nationally, MedicAlert is a member-based registered charity with more than one million Canadian members. The Canadian MedicAlert Foundation has been the provider of emergency medical information services in Canada since 1961. The Foundation’s services include electronic health records, a state-of-the-art secure database, a 24-hour Emergency Hotline and customized identification products that protect persons with chronic medical conditions or special medical needs. The foundation’s website can be accessed at www.medicalert.ca.

For general information about the Lions Clubs of Canada or MedicAlert, please contact:

Terry Graham Deborah Legrove, CFRE
Lions Clubs of Canada Canadian MedicAlert Foundation
905-987-5239 416-490-3524
tjgraham@look.ca  dlegrove@medicalert.ca

 

MAYOR RODRIGUEZ TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
>
> Greater Sudbury Mayor, John Rodriguez, has been selected as the 2009
> Recipient of the Guyana-Canada Award for Lifetime Achievement.
> The award will be presented by The Honourable Samuel A. Hinds, Prime
> Minister of the Republic of Guyana, at a gala ceremony on Saturday May
> 23 in Toronto.
>
> “I am thrilled and humbled to be honoured by my homeland in this
> way,” said Mayor Rodriguez. “I have always taken great pride in my
> Canadian citizenship and also my Guyanese heritage. One of my proudest
> moments as Mayor was to open the Bridge of Nations and to see the flag
> of Guyana, and 69 other nations, flying above our city.”
>
> Mayor Rodriguez was born in Georgetown, Guyana and moved to Canada in
> 1956 at the age of 19. His Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the
> leadership roles Mr. Rodriguez has undertaken in Canada, including 18
> years as a Member of Parliament, and several years with the Local and
> Provincial Executive of the Ontario Catholic Teachers’ Union, as well
> as the Board of Governors of the Ontario Teachers’ Federation.
>
> Mayor Rodriguez will be joined at the ceremony in Toronto by his wife,
> Bertilla, and other members of his family.
>
> Media contact:
> Mayor John Rodriguez
> 674-4455 ext. 2514
>
>
> Background on the Guyana Awards Program

> LIST OF 2009 AWARD RECIPIENTS:
>
> LEADERSHIP AWARD: MR. FAREED AMIN, Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of
> Municipal Affairs and Housing
> LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: MAYOR JOHN RODRIGUEZ, Mayor of the City of
> Greater Sudbury
> ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: DR. ANNE DIPCHAND, Associate Professor in
> Pediatrics, University of Toronto
> SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: DR. JOHN FARLEY, Epidemiologist and
> Specialist in Infectious Diseases
> BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD: MR. CHRIS MOHAN, President/Owner, Maple Leaf
> Wheelchair Manufacturing Inc.
> COMMUNITY SERVICE (INDIVIDUAL) AWARD: MS. JOY SIMON, President,
> Guyanese Canadian Community Centre;
> MEDIA & CULTURE AWARD: MR. HARRY RAMKHELAWAN, INDO CARIBBEAN WORLD
> NEWSPAPER
>
> HISTORY OF AWARDS:
>
> The Guyana Independence Committee, under the stewardship of the
> Honorary Consul General, Danny Doobay, launched the Guyana Awards
> Program in 2000 as part of the Guyana Independence commemorations. The
> Awards is the premiere event of a month-long celebration of Guyanese
> Heritage spanning five provinces across Canada.
>
> The Awards program recognizes the outstanding contributions of
> individuals and organizations in the Guyanese Canadian community towards
> the achievement of excellence, promotion and development of Guyana, and
> the prolongation of Guyanese Heritage and Culture in Canada.
>
> In introducing the Awards Program, Consul General Doobay said, "The
> Guyana Awards program makes a collective statement about Guyanese, and
> promotes our people and community with a positive, powerful and potent
> message. We are a successful people! We have a duty to provide a new
> generation of Canadian children of Guyanese Heritage with positive role
> model. Our children must feel assured that their culture and country of
> origin are imbued with world-class talents. Our Children must feel
> confident that their heritage positions them for success."
>
> The Guyana Awards also seek to encourage Guyanese-Canadians to emulate
> best practices in the areas of leadership, innovation, dedication to
> community, and commitment to Guyanese heritage. Ultimately, the Guyana
> Awards contribute to community development, social cohesion,
> integration, and overall human development in Canada and Guyana.
>
> The Award recipients are selected by an independent panel of Judges
> from amongst nominations submitted by the Guyanese-Canadian Community.
> Among the guiding criteria for selection are a strong moral character,
> leadership, and community-building efforts.
>
> OBJECTIVES OF THE AWARDS:
> ● To promote and honour excellence and leadership within the Guyanese
> diaspora, especially amongst those residing in Canada.
> ● To recognize the efforts of individuals and organizations in
> building a strong and dynamic community in Canada and in other
> communities throughout the diaspora.
> ● To acknowledge contributions toward the maintenance and enrichment
> of Guyanese culture and heritage, including its dissemination both
> within and outside of the diaspora.
> ● To recognize the positive contributions of individuals or
> organizations to Guyana and/or the Guyanese diaspora.
> ● To promote community development, integration, social cohesion, and
> overall human development in Canada and Guyana.

 

Ontario Medal for good citizenship(pdf)

Alex Lincoln Award for Youth(PDF)

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
> Thursday, April 30, 2009
>
> Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse to open in New Sudbury
>
> In a boost to the Greater Sudbury economy, Lowe’s Home Improvement
> Warehouse will be the first business to take up residence in the new
> Silver Hills Centre in New Sudbury. Scheduled to open in fall 2009, the
> store will be located next to Silver City Sudbury.
>
> Site developer ARG DEVCO, part of the local Interpaving Ltd. group,
> finalized the sale of 13 acres of land to Lowe’s on April 23,
> completing an 18 month process. Work has begun at the site, using all
> local employees, trades and professionals.
>
> “This development project is truly a bright spot in a difficult
> economic climate,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. “The
> project will provide both short- and long-term employment for our
> residents, which is great news for our community. I am so pleased that
> Lowe’s has chosen to locate a new store in Greater Sudbury.”
>
> The new shopping area known as Silver Hills Centre is projected to
> offer 320,000 square feet of retail space and will solidify the area’s
> reputation as the retail hub for Northeastern Ontario. Further
> announcements regarding the Centre’s stores will be made by ARG DEVCO
> in June, with the balance of the Centre scheduled to open in summer
> 2010.
>
>

>
> Media Contact:
> Alison Taylor
> Communications Officer
> City of Greater Sudbury
> 674-4455, ext. 2513


 

April 13,2009

TOGETHER-WALDEN CAN… April 24,25 at LDSS!

Walden-CAN is excited to be hosting its first FREE Community Conference TOGETHER-WALDEN CAN on April 24,25^th at Lively District Secondary School- Delegates from community groups, service clubs, sports associations, churches and schools in Walden will be participating. 19 Speakers have volunteered their expertise, experience & time for our: Plenary Session, Open Forum and 11 Workshops. 33 Exhibits will be on display in the Girl’s Gym – sharing information about services, programs, projects and how we can work together towards sustaining Walden as a HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

Friday Night’s Meet & Greet (7-9pm) includes: Registration, 33 Exhibits in Girl’s Gym, LDSS Intermediate Jazz Band from (7–7:30 pm), Refreshments and our Plenary Session at 7:45pm featuring Franco Maritotti … ‘ Hope in a Challenging Landscape’

Saturday’s activities begin at 8:30am with Refreshments followed by an Open Forum re: Status of Health Services in CGS and within Walden - for all delegates- at 9am in the Main Gym. 6 Workshops will be offered in Classrooms from 10:15 – 11:15am and after Lunch 5 different Workshops will be offered from 12:30 –1:30pm. The day ends with an Open Forum – for all Delegates- facilitated by members of the Walden-CAN at 1:45 pm in the Main Gym.

Thanks to all our Sponsors & Community PARTNERS who have helped make this Free Walden-CAN Community Conference possible: Councilor Jacques Barbeau, City of Greater Sudbury, Rainbow District School Board , Lively District Secondary School, Barbeau-Gainer Building Supplies, Battistelli’s Your Independent Grocers, Beaver Lake Sports & Cultural Club, Bell Aliant, Christie Best-Pearson- Artist, Community Savings & Credit Union, Home Hardware- Lively, Jim’s Portable Toilets, LDSS Intermediate Jazz Band, Lively Pharmacy, Manitoulin Transport, Pinehill Lumber, Real Wine in Time, VALE Inco, Walden Day Care Centre, Walden Family Drugstore, Wild at Heart Animal Refuge and Walden Youth For Youth Centre

For more information visit our Community Conference Page of www.walden-CAN.com If you have any questions or to Pre-Register call Co-Chairs Gwen Doyle at 692-3021 or Brenda Salo at 866-2919

Gwen Doyle, Co-Chair, Walden-CAN Community Conference 692-3021 www.Walden-CAN.com

See attached: List of Exhibits, List of Sponsors and Info re: Speakers/Workshops

> CGS NEWS - for the week of April 14, 2009

> City Council Meeting
> The next meeting of City Council will be held Wednesday, April 15, at
> 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Tom Davies Square.

> Winter Control Advisory Panel
> Greater Sudbury Council has appointed a Winter Control Advisory Panel
> to analyze and improve snow plowing and snow removal services on winter
> roads. The panel is composed of nine members with equal representation
> from Council, City of Greater Sudbury management and CUPE Local 4705.
> The mandate of the panel is to find ways to improve service levels on
> municipal roads. The panel is scheduled to report to Greater Sudbury
> Council this summer. Panel members are: Councillor Jacques Barbeau
> (Chair), Councillor Joe Cimino, Councillor Evelyn Dutrisac, Nathalie
> Mihelchic, Clive Wood, Gord Engstrom, Steve Speck, Rick Leroux and Gil
> Prieur.

> Temporary location for South Public Library
> A temporary kiosk for the South Public Library is now open in the
> Countryside Arena board room. Hours of operation will be Monday to
> Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until alternate arrangements can
> be made. Residents will be able to return library items, pick up
> reserved items and choose from a small collection of new books,
> paperbacks, magazines and DVDs available for loan.
>
> Ludacris at the Sudbury Arena
> Ludacris will be performing at the Sudbury Arena on Friday, June 5,
> 2009. Show time is 7:30 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $39.50
> and $79.50 and go on sale Friday, April 17 at 10:00 am. Tickets can be
> purchased online at www.greatersudbury.ca , by phone at 671-3000 or in
> person at the arena box office.
>
> Comedian Russell Peters at the Sudbury Arena
> Canada's best-selling funny man Russell Peters will be appearing live
> at the Sudbury Arena on Wednesday September 30, 2009. Show Time is 8:00
> pm the Doors will open at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $69.00, reserved seating.
> Tickets may be purchased online at www.greatersudbury.ca,  by phone at
> 671-3000 or in person at the arena box office.
>
> Blue Man Group at Sudbury Arena
> Blue Man Group will be performing live at the Sudbury Arena on Tuesday
> October 20, 2009. Show starts at 7:30 pm, doors will open at 6:30 pm.
> Tickets are $86.50, reserved seating. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 am.
> Tickets may be purchased online at www.greatersudbury.ca,  by phone at
> 671-3000 or in person at the arena box office.
>
> SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run, or Walk for Diabetes
> The SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run, or Walk for Diabetes to be held on May 3
> is now open for registration for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, full
> marathon, 1K kid’s events, and team relay challenge. Register to
> participate or volunteer today by visiting www.sudburyrocksmarathon.com
> 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
>
> One Million Acts of Green
> The CBC, in partnership with Cisco has launched a campaign to mobilize
> Canadians to commit One Million Acts of Green before June 2009. In
> support of the idea that small acts can make a big difference, EarthCare
> Sudbury is encouraging City staff to make ‘green’ New Year’s
> Resolutions this year, and participate in One Million Acts of Green.
> Register your acts at www.onemillionactsofgreen.com  or join the
> EarthCare Sudbury Group by contacting Victoria Morrow at ext. 4398 or
> victoria.morrow@greatersudbury.ca
>

 

   

For Immediate Release Thursday, April 9, 2009

CITY COUNCIL CALLS ON COMMUNITY TO

SUPPORT EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS





Greater Sudbury Council today, on behalf of all residents of the community, expressed sympathy to the residents of L’Aquila and surrounding area who have been impacted by the earthquake of April 6, 2009.



“On behalf of Council and all residents of our community, I express our deepest sympathy to the victims of this disaster,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been affected by this tragedy.”



Residents are encouraged to donate to local relief efforts to support initiatives to assist those impacted by contacting the Canadian Red Cross.



Councillor Joe Cimino will be presenting a motion at the regular meeting of Council next Wednesday, April 15, to support the relief effort, including having the City match every dollar raised by staff through internal efforts.

“We are fortunate to have such a large and vibrant Italian community in our city, and several fundraising events will be organized in conjunction with the Caruso Club in support of the residents of L’Aquila,” said Councillor Cimino. “We commend all groups in Greater Sudbury, such as the Italian Club, who have so quickly and with genuine empathy come to the plate to aid in the Italian relief effort.”



Residents are invited to sign a book of sympathy and support for residents of L’Aquila and the surrounding region. The book will be available to sign at Italian clubs throughout Greater Sudbury beginning Friday, April 10. It will be available in the main foyer of Tom Davies Square, beginning Tuesday, April 14, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and at all Citizen Service Centres during regular business hours. It will remain available for signing until Tuesday, April 21, 2009, and will be forwarded to L’Aquila community on behalf of the City of Greater Sudbury.


For more information:



Eliza Bennett, Manager,

Corporate Communications and French-language Services

674-4455, ext. 4507








 

Flood advisory Issued

 Rainfall release> The following has been released to all media.
>
> RESIDENTS ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL
>
> The City of Greater Sudbury would like to advise adults and children to
> exercise caution near rivers, creeks, lakes and other waterways due to
> the heavy rainfall and spring runoff as the rising water can create
> hazardous conditions.
>
> Homeowners are also advised to protect their residence and their
> property by following a few precautions:
>
> • Ensure that sump pumps and zero reverse flow valves in basement floor
> drains are operating.
>
> • Check that downspouts are clear of debris and pointed away from
> foundations.
>
> • If there is a municipal storm sewer in front of your residence, look
> to see whether it is clear of ice and debris to prevent water from
> flowing back onto your property.
>
> Residents in low-lying areas should remain alert to potential flooding
> hazards. Property owners are responsible for protecting private
> structures; however, the city will supply sand and empty bags to
> flood-prone neighbourhoods should sandbagging become necessary.
>
> Citizens who have concerns are asked to contact the City of Greater
> Sudbury at 3-1-1.

SDMA LAUNCHES NEW WEB SITE

GREATER SUDBURY, ONTARIO-The Sudbury District Motorsports Association
launches their new web site. The new web site does not only provide a new
look, it provides some new interactive applications. SDMA has launched a
forum where members will be able to post opinions on a variety of topics,
upload pictures, post items for sale and more. Please explore the forum to
see everything it has to offer.

SDMA has re-designed their Events section. You can now look up a specific
motorsport and get all the events pertaining to that motorsport. This
section will be updated frequently as event dates become available. We
encourage all enthusiasts to report new events to SDMA in order to post them
on our website.

SDMA would like to thank Eric Robinson, web designer, for all of his hard
work and dedication.

For all other exciting changes, please visit our new web site at
www.sudburymotorsports.ca

For More Information Contact:
Jim Savage, SDMA President
sdma@sudbury.ca









 

> CGS NEWS - for the week of March 30, 2009
>
> Winter Control Advisory Panel
> Greater Sudbury Council has appointed a Winter Control Advisory Panel
> to analyze and improve snow plowing and snow removal services on winter
> roads. The panel is composed of nine members with equal representation
> from Council, City of Greater Sudbury management and CUPE Local 4705.
> The mandate of the panel is to find ways to improve service levels on
> municipal roads. The panel is scheduled to report to Greater Sudbury
> Council this summer. Panel members are: Councillor Jacques Barbeau
> (Chair), Councillor Joe Cimino, Councillor Evelyn Dutrisac, Nathalie
> Mihelchic, Clive Wood, Gord Engstrom, Steve Speck, Rick Leroux and Gil
> Prieur.

> Provincial budget announced
> The main lines of the provincial budget, tabled last Thursday, echoed
> lines from the federal budget with some of the priorities being social
> housing, green initiatives, and infrastructure development and renewal.
> As part of the provincial budget, a total of $780 million was announced
> for investment in municipal libraries, arenas, and local transportation.
> Details are not yet available on what criteria might apply for those
> funds to be dispersed. Late in February, Greater Sudbury Council
> approved in principle a list of shovel-ready projects that could benefit
> from federal and provincial funding. Roads and water/wastewater
> infrastructure projects represent approximately three-quarters of that
> list, while recreational facilities represent a significant portion of
> the last quarter, which is in line with the priorities of Council.

> Temporary location for South Public Library
> A temporary kiosk for the South Public Library is now open in the
> Countryside Arena board room. Hours of operation will be Monday to
> Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until alternate arrangements can
> be made. Residents will be able to return library items, pick up
> reserved items and choose from a small collection of new books,
> paperbacks, magazines and DVDs available for loan. Due to prior
> commitments at the Countryside Arena, the kiosk will not be available
> April 1 and 2.

> Giant Colon Tour
> Don’t miss your chance to walk through and explore the Giant Colon
> from Saturday, March 28 to Thursday, April 2 at the New Sudbury Centre.
> The exhibit aims to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and other
> diseases of the colon. While exploring the giant colon, visitors can
> learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and regular
> screening in preventing colorectal cancer.

> United Way Be a Goddess
> Join the local United Way on Thursday, April 30 for the annual Be a
> Goddess Ladies Charity Auction and Dinner at the Radisson Hotel. This
> evening is about women, for women with all funds raised to assist in
> improving the lives of all women in our community who need the
> opportunity to rediscover their importance. Tickets are $60 each or $480
> for a table of 8. For more information, visit:
> http://elinks.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/index.cfm?app=int_elinks&lang=en&secid=6544&type=doc
>
> 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
>
> SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run, or Walk for Diabetes
> The SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run, or Walk for Diabetes to be held on May 3
> is now open for registration for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, full
> marathon, 1K kid’s events, and team relay challenge. Register to
> participate or volunteer today by visiting www.sudburyrocksmarathon.com
>
> 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
>
> Support A Gift that Grows
> A Gift that Grows supports regreening efforts within the community by
> planting a tree in memory of a loved one or as an expression of thanks.
> Cosmetic company Caryl Baker Visage has launched a campaign in support
> of A Gift that Grows. From March 19 to April 22, 2009, with every
> purchase of $59.50 made from Caryl Baker Visage’s Planet Bloom
> Collection, $1.00 will be donated to A Gift that Grows. Locally, the
> Planet Bloom Collection can be purchased online at
> www.carylbakervisage.com Find out more about A Gift that Grows here:
> http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_landreclamation&lang=en&currID=1040

 

NEW BUS SERVICES(PDF)

> CGS NEWS - for the week of March 23, 2009
>
> Former Sudbury MP Doug Frith dies
> Former Regional Chair, Liberal cabinet minister and Sudbury MP Doug
> Frith has died following a massive heart attack on Saturday. The City of
> Greater Sudbury has lowered flags to half mast at all municipal
> facilities as a symbol of respect for this well respected and well liked
> municipal politician, colleague and friend. Funeral arrangements are
> pending.
>
> City Council Meeting
> The next meeting of Greater Sudbury Council will be held Wednesday,
> March 25, starting at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Agendas and minutes
> are posted online at www.greatersudbury.ca
>
> Earth Hour 2009
> The Mayor and Council are encouraging the community to participate in
> Earth Hour 2009. On Saturday, March 28, from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.,
> turn your lights off and show that it is possible to take action on
> climate change. For more information about Earth Hour 2009, or to
> register, visit www.wwf.ca/earthhour/
>
> Winter Control Advisory Panel
> Greater Sudbury Council has appointed a Winter Control Advisory Panel
> to analyze and improve snow plowing and snow removal services on winter
> roads. The panel is composed of nine members with equal representation
> from Council, City of Greater Sudbury management and CUPE Local 4705.
> The mandate of the panel is to find ways to improve service levels on
> municipal roads. The panel is scheduled to report to Greater Sudbury
> Council this summer. Panel members are: Councillor Jacques Barbeau
> (Chair), Councillor Joe Cimino, Councillor Evelyn Dutrisac, Nathalie
> Mihelchic, Clive Wood, Gord Engstrom, Steve Speck, Rick Leroux and Gil
> Prieur.
>
> Temporary location for South Public Library
> A temporary location has been found to set up a temporary kiosk for the
> South Public Library. Beginning Monday, March 23, a kiosk will be open
> at the Countryside Arena board room. Hours of operation will be Monday
> to Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until alternate arrangements
> can be made. Residents will be able to return library items, pick up
> reserved items and choose from a small collection of new books,
> paperbacks, magazines and DVDs available for loan. Due to prior
> commitments at the Countryside Arena, the kiosk will not be available
> April 1 and 2.

> 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
>
> SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run, or Walk for Diabetes
> The SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run, or Walk for Diabetes to be held on May 3
> is now open for registration for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, full
> marathon, 1K kid’s events, and team relay challenge. Register to
> participate or volunteer today by visiting www.sudburyrocksmarathon.com
> 507-7242, Rick Leroux, 507-4142, Marc Cloutier, 507-0854, John Simoneau
> and Gil Prieur, ext 2000.
>
> 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
>
> Support A Gift that Grows
> A Gift that Grows supports regreening efforts within the community by
> planting a tree in memory of a loved one or as an expression of thanks.
> Cosmetic company Caryl Baker Visage has launched a campaign in support
> of A Gift that Grows. From March 19 to April 22, 2009, with every
> purchase of $59.50 made from Caryl Baker Visage’s Planet Bloom
> Collection, $1.00 will be donated to A Gift that Grows. Locally, the
> Planet Bloom Collection can be purchased online at
> www.carylbakervisage.com  Find out more about A Gift that Grows here:
> http://www.greatersudbury.ca/cms/index.cfm?app=div_landreclamation&lang=en&currID=1040

 

Pot hole repairs 2009

Transit stop announcements(pdf)

  Stephen Lewis Speaks
>
> Stephen Lewis, veteran Canadian diplomat and co-director of AIDS-Free
> World, will give a Lecture March 19 at 7:30 p. m., in the Fraser
> Auditorium.
>
> Lewis will speak on the topic of Power of Community: creating positive
> environments.
>
> Admission to the lecture is free and tickets will be available March 5,
> on a first-come, first-serve basis at Laurentian University Bookstore
> and J. N. Desmarais Library, Science North, Cambrian College Registrar's
> Office, Collage Boreal Registrar's Office and most branches of the
> Greater Sudbury Public Library.
>
> Lewis is co-director of AIDS-Free World, a new international AIDS
> advocacy organization based in the United States. He is chair of the
> board of the Stephen Lewis Foundation in Canada and a professor in
> Global Health in the Faculty of Social Sciences at McMaster University
> in Hamilton.
 


 

Originator (Name, Position, Extension) Contact (Name, Position, Extension)
Inspector T. Zimmerman S/Sgt. R. Waugh, ext. 2612 Criminal Investigations Division
Criminal Investigations Division
Date Time
03 March 2009 1300 hrs
Subject
Suspicious vehicles / persons approaching children
The Greater Sudbury Police Service is currently investigating a number of complaints after children / teenagers in different parts of the city have been approached by adult males, offering them a ride or asking for directions. In these incidents, the victims reacted correctly by refusing the assistance and continuing on their way. Some were also able to provide police with descriptions of vehicles and / or drivers. In two of these cases, the suspects made physical contact with the victims – there were no injuries and the students managed to run to a place of safety.
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have approached and spoken to youngsters for any purpose, in order to explain the reason for the contact with the child.
Since December 2008, incidents have occurred in the following areas:
-Jean and Bessie, Sudbury (white 4-door compact car, with tinted windows, lettering on hood; suspect male white, mid to late 30’s) -Highland and Wellington, Sudbury (red 2-door car with scratches on driver’s door; suspect male white, 20 – 30 years) -Second and Torbay, Sudbury (burgundy Cadillac SUV – not Escalade; suspect male mid-aged to elderly) -Area of 1960 Paris, Sudbury (white, similar to a van, with scratches on it; suspect male, 20 – 30 years) -Frood at Jean, Sudbury (white or off-white car with tinted windows; suspect male white, late 20’s to early 30’s) -Isadore and Hwy 144, Chelmsford (white Ford 150, extended cab with tinted windows – late 80’s or 90’s; suspect male with deep voice) -Sixth Ave., Lively (olive green crew cab pick-up truck with roof rack, tinted rear windows; suspect male white, 30 – 40 years
The members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service are committed to providing quality policing in partnership with our community.
Our Community ~ Our Commitment . Notre communauté ~ Notre engagement
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Preventative tips:
•
parents should remind their children to keep away from vehicles occupied by strangers, to not stop and talk to them, and to report suspicious activities to police as soon as possible with any suspect / vehicle details available;

•
the child should be taught to yell and scream if they ever feel in danger or if there was physical contact made by the suspect – this will draw the attention of anyone nearby;

•
when possible, students should travel to and from school with friends – they should also recognize places of safety along their route;

•
drivers / occupants should never approach children they do not know -there are always employees at stores / businesses nearby that can assist if someone is in need of directions.


The Greater Sudbury Police Service takes these complaints very seriously and anyone suspected of this type of behaviour will face the appropriate consequences.
If you have information on the vehicles or suspects involved, you are urged to call police (675-9171) or Crime Stoppers (675-TIPS).
The members of the Greater Sudbury Police Service are committed to providing quality policing in partnership with our community.
Our Community ~ Our Commitment . Notre communauté ~ Notre engagement
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GEODE is hosting 2 - Recordkeeping Workshops



on Thursday, March 17th, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m.



GEODE, Sudbury’s Community Economic Development Organization with its Stepping Stone Entrepreneurs Business Development and Micro-loan program and Canada Customs Revenue Agency are working to help Sudbury’s entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals learn their rights and responsibilities in recordkeeping for tax filing preparation.



This is an opportunity to learn recordkeeping procedures as required for verification and support of the tax report filed. Your business may be able to simplify its bookkeeping records to ensure that the recordkeeping data easily and accurately transfers to the tax report. Ask questions and gain relevant personal and business tax recordkeeping information that will help to clarify your taxation rights and obligations to be reported on the tax return.



Knowing your tax reporting responsibilities and rights will enable you to make business decisions to avoid costly errors and produce the best financial and business operational results for your company.



To find out more about the Recordkeeping Workshops and to register your attendance, contact Rayvin or Glenda at 670-8920 or by e-mail at info@geode.ca. Visit our website at www.geode.ca for our Stepping Stone Entrepreneurs Calendar of training workshops and events.



GEODE Contacts

President: Alan Asher (705) 562-1720

Coordinators: Glenda Forward or Rayvin Nyte (705) 670-8920

info@geode.ca


> CGS NEWS - for the Week of March 2, 2009

> Priorities Committee Meeting
> This week's meeting of the Priorities Committee will highlight the
> residents and activities of Ward 2, encompassing the areas of Walden and
> Copper Cliff. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4,
> in the Council Chambers of Tom Davies Square. Agendas are available
> online at www.greatersudbury.ca 


> Seeking Signs of Spring
> Rainbow ROUTES Association staff and volunteers will be leading the 4th
> hike in their monthly hiking series on March 7. The Rainbow ROUTES
> hiking series is conducted the first Saturday of every month from 10
> a.m. to noon on a different trail each time; to date there has been an
> average of 30 hikers per hike. March's hike will be at the NDCA's
> Lake Laurentian Conservation Area, along the Beaver Pond Trail.
> Everyone is asked to pre-register by contacting Geoff Hughes at
> geoff.hughes@sudbury.ca  or 674-4455 ext. 2474, by noon on March 6.
> See you on the trails!


> Sudbury's 2nd Water on Film Festival - Take Two!
> Three free films to celebrate World Water Day on Sunday, March 22. Come
> for 1, 2 or all 3 free films! Films are: 1:30 p.m. - Le Porteur d'eau
> (French language only), 2:45 p.m. - Water Under Fire, a documentary
> hosted by Bob MacDonald from CBC's Quarks & Quirks, 4:00 p.m. - One
> Water, an artistic documentary that is filmed in 15 countries produced
> by the University of Miami. To learn more about World Water Day visit
> http://www.worldwaterday.net  For more details on the festival, visit
> www.sourcewatersudbury.ca 


> 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
>
>
> Child Care Registry
> Children?s Services Section has launched a website enabling parents
> in the community to register their children for licensed child care
> online. This website enables parents to find child care, including
> nursery schools, before and after school programs and infant programs,
> online in both official languages. To learn more about this service and
> early learning programs in Greater Sudbury, visit
> www.greatersudbury.ca/childcare 
>

> SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run, or Walk for Diabetes
> The SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run, or Walk for Diabetes to be held on May 3
> is now open for registration for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, full
> marathon, 1K kid's events, and team relay challenge. Register to
> participate or volunteer today by visiting www.sudburyrocksmarathon.com
>
>
> 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 

 

 
Subject: Animal Control Lost & Founds Press Release



Public Advisory:

Greater Sudbury Animal Control has recently improved their lost/found reporting system. The new system, up and functioning since early February, is hosted on a web site that everyone has access to. Animal Trax allows anyone with access to the internet to place reports of animals they have lost or found and instantly search the database of lost and found reports.

Once reported the system automatically searches the database for matches and sends notices of new matches 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Matches are based on the species and primary color of the animal. Residents can upload their own pictures and print off posters to post for the neighborhood!

Animal Control Officers enter in reports of all the stray animals reported to them, or that they have recovered as soon as practicable to do so. Placing a timely lost report on the system should be the first thing residents do when they realize their pet is missing. Residents are often surprised that Animal Control knows where their pet is before they realized they lost it!

A municipal license or tag is still required by law, and remains the best protection for a dog or cat. While residents are not always home; or a veterinarian?s office may be closed, Animal Control Officers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies involving injured stray animals.

Residents who cannot, or cannot find a friend or relative to enter the report and upload pictures they may have of the animal, can still call the shelter. Animal Control picks up dogs and cats when necessary; residents should call to arrange pick ups, or to report nuisance dogs or cats during business hours: from 8:30AM-6PM, (705) 673-DOGS (3647).

Please visit the Greater Sudbury Animal Control and Shelter Services web site which has links to the reporting system, a complete listing of services offered to residents, links to other agencies, and of course pictures and descriptions of all the dogs and cats up for adoption through the Shelter and Friends of Shelter Pets!

www.gsshelter.ca 


Richard L. Paquette,
Shelter Manager, Greater Sudbury Animal Shelter.

705-673-DOGS (3647)

Sincerely

Richard L. Paquette

www.richardlpaquette.ca


 

> The following has been released to the media.
>
>
> GREATER SUDBURY FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES FEDERAL FUNDING
> OPPORTUNITIES FOR CITY
>
> At a meeting held on Thursday, February 19, the Greater Sudbury Finance
> Committee advised staff on their priorities for opportunities available
> to the city under the cost sharing agreement announced in the federal
> budget earlier this year. The committee also finalized the municipal
> budget without applying a capital levy, resulting in a tax increase of
> 3.6%.
>
> In its 2009 budget, the federal government made moneys available through
> four key infrastructure funds:
> - An Infrastructure Stimulus Fund for the renewal and
> rehabilitation of infrastructure;
> - A Green Fund, which provides funding for investments to improve
> the quality of the environment, with a focus on sustainable energy;
> - A Recreational Infrastructure Fund to help municipalities build
> and renew community recreation facilities; and
> - A Social Housing Fund to help municipalities provide for
> renovations and energy retrofits.
>
> The Finance Committee provided direction to staff to prioritize lists of
> shovel-ready projects for both roads rehabilitation and recreation
> projects. It is anticipated that the municipality would need to fund a
> one-third share of approved projects. A staff report will be prepared on
> financing options.
>
> ?The federal government is making funds available to municipalities, and
> we are ready to move on the opportunities afforded to us,? said Mayor
> John Rodriguez. ?We have a large number of shovel-ready projects that
> staff is going to prioritize for Council?s review, and we will move on
> those projects aggressively to ensure that we take advantage of every
> opportunity to renew and invigorate our economy, and our community.?
>
> The current list of shovel-ready projects identifies more than $500
> million in possible projects; prioritizing the list will allow Council
> to decide which projects identified as shovel-ready might be submitted
> for consideration for federal funding.
>
> The Committee emphasized the importance of roads and water/wastewater
> infrastructure, directing staff to allocate approximately 75% of
> priority projects to those areas. The remaining 25% of projects are
> anticipated to be allocated to the renewal of recreational facilities
> and other initiatives. The prioritized list is set to come back to
> Council before being submitted to the Federal and Provincial
> governments.
>
> Full details regarding how the federal stimulus fund will be
> administered and how the cost sharing component might work are not yet
> available. It is anticipated that more information will be available
> after the release of the 2009 provincial budget.
>
> As part of its bid to invigorate municipal infrastructure, Council has
> requested that the Maley Drive extension project be submitted as a
> proposal under the federal government?s Building Canada Plan. Under that
> Plan, projects of at least $30 million are eligible for cost sharing
> between the federal and provincial governments and the municipality.
> Earlier in February, funds made available under the Community Projects
> Component of the Building Canada Plan were announced. The Community
> Projects Component applies only to towns and cities with fewer than
> 100,000 inhabitants. Although Greater Sudbury is not eligible for those
> funds due to its population size, it is eligible for funding under
> Building Canada?s Major Infrastructure Component. Staff will prepare a
> report for Council on funding options for the Maley Drive project.
>
> - 30 ?
>
> Media contact:
> Eliza Bennett, Manager of Corporate Communications and French-language
> Services
> 674-4455, ext. 4507
>
 

The following has been released to the Media

> CITY COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES 2009 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
>
> The Finance Committee of Greater Sudbury Council has approved a
> municipal tax increase of 3.6 per cent to finalize the 2009 budget.
> Council decided against options to adopt a capital levy; in 2008, the
> municipal tax increase was 6.0 per cent inclusive of a capital levy.
>
> The 3.6 per cent municipal tax increase results in a municipal tax levy
> of $186.5 million and provides for a gross budget of $509.7 million to
> maintain current service levels and to provide service level
> enhancements.
>
> The Finance Committee tasked staff with finding funding sources,
> including savings and efficiencies, to allow the city to pursue
> infrastructure renewal opportunities under the federal stimulus plan.
> Details of the federal Infrastructure Stimulus Fund have not yet been
> released but it is anticipated that the funding formula will follow
> traditional one-third cost-sharing ratios between federal, provincial
> and municipal governments.
>
> Should Greater Sudbury Council decide to apply for the maximum
> infrastructure renewal package, a small draw from reserves will be
> required in 2009 and capital envelopes will be used in future years to
> supplement payment of the balance.
>
> The municipal tax levy funds service areas as follows: roads at 24 per
> cent, police services at 17.6 per cent, health and social services
> (including housing services) at 13.5 per cent, citizen and leisure
> services at 12.5 per cent, fire services at 9.7 per cent and all other
> services 22.7 per cent.
>
> Local property owners received a notice from the Municipal Property
> Assessment Corporation in November, 2008, advising of a provincewide
> reassessment of property values based on January, 2008 market values.
>
> Reassessments are being phased in over four years, meaning property
> owners will not be taxed on the full value of their reassessment until
> the year 2012.
>
> At a 3.6 per cent municipal tax increase, out of a total of 55,705
> residential properties in the City of Greater Sudbury:
>
> ? 5,197 property owners will see a tax increase of more than $200 in
> 2009,
> ? 44,611 will see a tax increase of $200 or less
> ? 5,897 will see a tax decrease over 2008.
>
> The impact of the 3.6 per cent municipal tax increase varies within the
> city, dependent on levels of fire and transit services. The following
> calculates municipal and education tax rates on a property assessed at
> $136,440 for the 2009 tax year ($120,000 in 2008):
>
> ? the former City of Sudbury, served by full-time firefighters and urban
> public transit, will see a tax increase of 4.5 per cent or $112,
> ? Valley East, served by a blend of full-time and volunteer firefighters
> and commuter public transit, will see a tax increase of 3.9 per cent or
> $93,
> ? properties served by volunteer firefighters and commuter public
> transit, will see a tax increase of 4.1 per cent or $94,
> ? properties served by volunteer firefighters, but receiving no public
> transit service, will see a tax increase of 4.1 per cent or $91.
>
> Property reassessment does not determine the operating budget for
> municipalities. Tax rates are adjusted to collect only what is needed to
> deliver municipal services and to fund capital projects.
>
> Property taxes are impacted by the provincially regulated education tax
> and the provincewide municipal property assessment.
>
> The Province of Ontario has reduced the 2009 education tax rate by 5 per
> cent to correspond to the 5 per cent average increase in provincial
> residential property values. This means property owners in Greater
> Sudbury, where reassessment has increased property values by an average
> of 13.7 per cent, will pay a greater share of provincial education taxes
> than municipalities that did not experience a rise in property values.
>
> Interim tax bills for 2009 have been mailed to residents and the final
> tax bill is scheduled for distribution in May.
>
> - 30-
>
> Media Contact:
> Eliza Bennett, Manager, Corporate CoCity of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455,
> ext. 4507
>
>
>
> SUMMARY OF 2009 MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX
>
> The Finance Committee of Greater Sudbury Council has approved a 2009
> gross operating budget of $509.7 million. Municipal property taxes
> account for $186.5 million of the total amount. Provincial transfer
> payments, federal grants, investment earnings, licensing and leasing
> revenues, recreation facility fees, and other revenues make up the
> balance of the overall budget.
>
> As part of the budget process, City Council also approved an overall
> rate increase of 5.2 per cent on water/wastewater bills. The Province of
> Ontario is phasing in regulations that will eventually require all
> municipalities to collect the full cost of water and wastewater services
> directly from end users. Customers in Greater Sudbury currently pay for
> the full cost of operating municipal water/wastewater systems, as well
> as a portion of the capital costs to maintain, repair and replace these
> systems.
>
> Capital Budget Highlights:
>
> The municipality?s gross operating budget also provides funds for
> capital expenditures to maintain or enhance municipal infrastructure. In
> October, 2008, Greater Sudbury Council approved a capital budget of
> $80.3 million for the 2009 tax year.
>
> ? A total of $32.8 million will be invested in local roads for
> resurfacing, bridge repairs, culvert repairs and storm water management.
> ? A total of $25 million will be invested in water and wastewater
> infrastructure.
> ? A total of $5 million will be used for vehicle and equipment
> replacement.
> ? A total of $4.4 million has been budgeted for major repairs and
> renovations to municipal facilities.
> ? A total of $2.4 million will go towards replacement of public transit
> buses.
> ? A total of $2.2 million has been approved for capital projects
> administered by the Greater Sudbury Police Service.
> ? A total of $1 million will be invested in local playgrounds, playing
> fields and splash pads.
>
> Operating Budget Highlights:
>
> ? A total of $1.25 million has been added for municipal roads, including
> asphalt restoration.
> ? Emergency shelter services will receive $690,000 in one-time funding.
> ? The Northern Ontario School of Architecture will receive a $500,000
> grant in 2009, an additional $1 million annually until 2018 and a final
> $500,000 in 2019.
> ? Greater Sudbury Transit will receive $410,000 to increase service on
> New Sudbury routes, to add an additional departure time in the Lively
> area and to increase morning service from Garson to the downtown.
> ? The Strategic Physician Recruitment and Retention Program will receive
> $340,000 in one-time funding.
> ? The new Northern Water Sports Centre will receive $250,000 in one-time
> funding.
> ? The Laurentian Community Track will receive $200,000 in one-time
> funding as part of a community capital campaign to rebuild and upgrade
> the sporting facility.
> ? Collection of organic household waste from low-density residences will
> be expanded throughout the city in 2009 at a cost of $160,000.
> ? The 5th Canadian Francophone Games committee will receive $125,000 in
> 2009 and $125,000 in 2010 to prepare for the summer 2011 event.
> ? Council has accepted outside Board budgets in the amounts of: Greater
> Sudbury Police Service $42.45 million, the Sudbury & District Health
> Unit $5.2 million and the Nickel District Conservation Authority
> $544,930.
>
> -30-
>
>
>
>
>
>

 

For Immediate Release Monday, February 23, 2009.
ELIGIBILITY FOR PROPERTY TAX REBATES AND CREDITS
The following is a summary of eligibility requirements for property tax rebates and tax credits. For
complete details and application forms, please contact the City of Greater Sudbury by dialing 3-1-1 or
visit the tax department at Tom Davies Square, 200 Brady Street, Sudbury.
Registered Charities Rebate
Deadline for applications for the 2008 tax year: March 2, 2009.
Registered charities, legions, licensed day care nurseries and others are eligible for property tax rebates,
provided applicants meet the following requirements:
• registered charities occupying space on commercial properties are eligible for a 40 per cent property tax
rebate, provided the charity has a registration number issued by the Canada Revenue Agency;
• the Royal Canadian Legion, the Navy League of Canada and the Polish Combatant’s Association within
the City of Greater Sudbury are eligible for a 100 per cent rebate;
• licensed day nurseries operating as a registered charity under the Income Tax Act are eligible for a 100
per cent rebate provided the nursery occupies all or part of a property assessed as residential.
Commercial Vacancy Rebate
Deadline for applications for the 2008 tax year: March 2, 2009.
To qualify for a Commercial Vacancy Tax Rebate of 30 per cent for commercial properties or 35 per cent
for industrial properties, property owners must:
• provide proof that all or part of a building has been vacant for 90 consecutive days,
• maintain the vacant unit so that it could be eligible for the rental market,
• clearly demarcate the vacant unit apart from other areas of the building.
The following are not eligible for a property tax rebate:
• seasonal businesses and vacant land,
• areas of a building used for storage,
• areas of a building that would not be eligible for the rental market.
Property Tax Refund
Deadline for applications for the 2008 tax year: March 2, 2009.
To qualify for a rebate or refund of municipal property tax under Section 357 or Section 358 of the
Municipal Act, property owners must provide proof of one or more of the following:
• property no longer falls under the applied tax rate,
• property has become tax exempt,
• building has been destroyed by fire or demolition,
• mobile unit has been removed from the property,
• gross or manifest clerical error has occurred.
Elderly Tax Credit
Deadline for applications for the 2008 tax year: December 31, 2009.
To qualify for an Elderly Tax Credit of $200 through the City of Greater Sudbury, you or your spouse
must:
• receive the Government of Canada’s Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS),
• be a resident of the City of Greater Sudbury,
• be at least 65 years of age as of December 31, 2009,
• be assessed as the owner of a residential property for the entire current year,
• occupy the property on which municipal taxes have been levied.
- 30 –
Media Contact:
Tony Derro, Manager of Taxation,
City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2412


> CGS NEWS - for the week of February 23, 2009

> City Council Meeting
> This week's meeting of City Council will be held Wednesday, February
> 25, starting at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Tom Davies Square.
> Agendas are available online at www.greatersudbury.ca 

> 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
>
> 2009 municipal budget finalized
> The 2009 municipal budget was finalized on February 19. The Finance
> Committee approved a municipal tax increase of 3.6% and decided against
> options to adopt a capital levy; in 2008, the municipal tax increase was
> 6.0% inclusive of a capital levy. The gross operating budget for the
> City is $509.7 million. The municipal tax levy funds service areas as
> follows: roads at 24%, police services at 17.6%, health and social
> services (including housing services) at 13.5%, citizen and leisure
> services at 12.5%, fire services at 9.7% and all other services 22.7%.
>
> Child Care Registry
> Children's Services Section has launched a website enabling parents
> in the community to register their children for licensed child care
> online. This website enables parents to find child care, including
> nursery schools, before and after school programs and infant programs,
> online in both official languages. To learn more about this service and
> early learning programs in Greater Sudbury, visit
> www.greatersudbury.ca/childcare 
>
>
> SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run, or Walk for Diabetes
> The SudburyROCKS!!! Race, Run, or Walk for Diabetes to be held on May 3
> is now open for registration for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, full
> marathon, 1K kid's events, and team relay challenge. Register to
> participate or volunteer today by visiting www.sudburyrocksmarathon.com
>
>
> 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 
>


 

To the Residents of Walden:

Recently there have been two serious snowmobile collisions that have occurred in the City of Greater Sudbury, one of which was in the Walden area. Unfortunately these types of incidents are predictable, but also preventable. With the reinsertion of the Traffic Branch in January 2003, patrol and enforcement has effectively been tripled throughout the Greater Sudbury area. This has reduced the human toll of injury and death substantially. Unfortunately these incidents bring to the forefront, the poor judgment of some people who operate motorized snow vehicles.

Since the inception of the Rural Squad, both units work hand in hand with the S.T.O.P. officer program to ensure safe trails and streets in our community. Unfortunately we can not be everywhere all the time, but we are dedicated in reducing complaints and incidents like this and will endeavor to do so in the future.

This Greater Sudbury Police Service is committed to saving lives through enforcement and education. We have increased our monitoring of this area by snowmobile to patrols, spot checks and strict enforcement of the rules applicable to the motorized snow vehicle act. We ask for the public’s understanding when they get stopped on their snowmobiles for periodic checks. Producing your driver’s license, ownership and insurance for your snowmobile may be an inconvenience, but it is required by law. This is for the protection of all operating a motorized snow vehicle and anyone who drives the trails in and around Greater Sudbury.

Since the mid 1990s this Police Service has been attending Lively High and teaching the youth on snowmobile Safety. This program called “S” Days has been improved over the years and this year it will take place at Lively High again in hopes of having more schools participate in this event. “S” Days has been redrafted this year in conjunction with the Rural Squad, Traffic Unit and Ministry of Health. This program is aimed at educating young snowmobile operators on all aspects of this activity to ensure safe and responsible snowmobiling.

We hope that snowmobilers can be sympathetic to their community and operate their snowmobiles responsibly and with respect. The recent serious snowmobile/pedestrian accident serves as a reminder of how quickly things can go wrong. These victims unnecessarily suffered substantial injury and pain as well as the loss of their dog.

It is the goal of the Greater Sudbury Police and S.T.O.P officers to make snowmobiling a safe and enjoyable sport.

Yours truly,
S/Sgt. Garry Davidson-Officer in Charge District II
Sgt. Gary Lavoie - Traffic Management Unit
Sgt. Carl Hoeg - Rural Squad
 

NEWS RELEASE ** NEWS RELEASE ** NEWS RELEASE


GEODE Contacts
President: Alan Asher
Coordinators: Glenda Forward & Rayvin Nyte
(705) 670-8920
info@geode.ca


GEODE is hosting 2 - Tax Education Workshops

on Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

at 2:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m.

GEODE, Sudbury’s community economic development organization with its Stepping Stone Entrepreneurs business development and micro-loan program and Canada Customs and Revenue Agency is seeking to help Sudbury’s entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals to learn their rights and responsibilities in tax preparation and filing procedures.

This is an opportunity to ask questions and gain relevant recordkeeping information to ensure that your tax return is correct and returns the greatest tax benefit available for your personal and business tax obligations and rights.

These tax workshops will also address the unique tax legislations rights and responsibilities for the Artists in our community. Revenue Canada categories are as follows:
Employed Artists Self-Employed Artists
Performing Artists Visual Artists and Writers

Knowing your tax reporting responsibilities and rights will enable you to make business decisions that will produce the best financial and business operations to avoid costly errors. Learn if your business can simplify its bookkeeping records to easily and accurately transfer to the tax report.

To find out more about the Tax Workshop or to register your attendance contact us by calling 670-8920 or by e-mail at info@geode.ca. Do check out our website at www.geode.ca

GEODE Contacts
President: Alan Asher (705) 562-1720
Coordinators: Glenda Forward or Rayvin Nyte (705) 670-8920
info@geode.ca





 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 11, 2008
ONLINE CHILD CARE REGISTRY LAUNCHED
The City of Greater Sudbury’s Children’s Services Section has launched a website enabling
parents in the community to register their children for licensed child care online.
The Greater Sudbury Child Care Registry is an online registration and waiting list system for
licensed child care programs in Greater Sudbury. This website enables parents to find child care,
including nursery schools, before and after school programs and infant programs, online in both
official languages. Parents will have access to registration information for more than 90 child
care programs offered through 27 licensed child care operators within Greater Sudbury.
“This online registry will make the process of finding and choosing licensed child care centres
and programs easier for parents within the community,” said Carmen Ouellette, Manager of
Children’s Services. “This is a time-consuming and important choice for parents; by making the
system more accessible, we are improving access to services within the community.”
The Greater Sudbury Child Care Registry can be accessed at www.greatersud bury.ca/   childcare.
Residents who do not have internet access can complete the online application at their nearest
Best Start Hub or Greater Sudbury Public Library branch.
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Contact:
Kate Barber, Children’s Services Planner
City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 4313

 


Good Day Manon , Councillor Barbeau,



My apologies for not replying to this email sooner. To answer your question yes Whitefish, for the most part, is now equipped with High Speed Internet. I have attached a map that outlines the areas that have access to High Speed. We are also stretching the limits of the technology we use in Whitefish to see if we can add additional customers, this takes some time as each line has to be tested. We will make every attempt to provide High Speed to as many customers as we can.



In regards to our website, we were having some issues with it but the problems were corrected last Friday, Jan. 23. The website is now accurate and if we are able to add additional customers the website will be updated accordingly. If customers do not have access to the website I would encourage them to visit one of our Bell stores and they will provide any needed information.



I hope this helps and if there are any additional questions please feel free to contact me.





Darren Digby

Regional Manager

Ontario Network Planning and Provisioning

705 673 6303

darren.digby@bell.ca







Mr. Digby,



Residents of Whitefish received a flyer from Bell advising that high speed internet was coming to Whitefish.



Could you please advise what the radius would be - which areas would be serviced?



Could someone who wanted to know if they could access high speed internet in that area be able to find out from the website yet?



I have been trying to reach you by telephone for some time but keep getting the message that your mail box is full.



I look forward to your response. Councillor Barbeau has received a number of inquiries on this matter.







Manon Depatie

Administrative Assistant to Councillors

200 Brady Street

Sudbury, Ontario

P3A 5P3

Tel: (705) 671-2489 ext. 4208

Fax: (705) 673-3096

E-mail: manon.depatie@greatersudbury.ca

Map Whitefish DSL.ppt


 

 

GREATER SUDBURY OFFERS REDUCED RATES FOR LEISURE PROGRAMS ON FAMILY DAY


The City of Greater Sudbury is encouraging residents to have fun and be active on Family Day by reducing rates at local recreational facilities on Monday, February 16.

“Family Day is an opportunity to slow down and spend some quality time with those who are closest to you,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. “Reducing the costs to access leisure services is an excellent move for our community: we have so many recreational activities and everyone should be able to enjoy them.”

Reduced admission will be offered for the following activities and facilities during Family Day:

• Adanac, Lively and Capreol Ski Hills will offer skiing and snowboarding between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

• Public swim times have been scheduled at the R.G. Dow, Nickel District, Gatchell, Onaping Falls and Howard Armstrong pools from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Public skating will be offered at all municipal arenas, with the exception of McClelland and Sudbury Community Arenas, between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

The Ramsey Lake skating path, Queen’s Athletic Field skating oval, sliding hills and local neighbourhood outdoor rinks will also be open, weather permitting.

For more information on recreation facilities and leisure opportunities offered by the City of Greater Sudbury, visit www.greatersudbury.ca or call 3-1-1.


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Media Contact:

Real Carré, Director of Leisure Services
City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2461




News Release- Jan. 23,2009



Franco Mariotti- Guest Speaker at Walden-CAN AGM



On February 19th, the Walden-CAN will be holding its AGM at 6:30pm in the Lounge of



Meadowbrook Retirement Village, in Lively. Our Guest Speaker will be Franco Mariotti,



Staff Scientist/Biologist at Science North who will be providing background for Sudbury’s



‘Greenspaces’ and why they are valuable, updating our community re: what areas are



protected in Walden and what the ‘Greenspace Committee’ is currently doing and



asking for input and ideas from Walden’ residents as to what they feel ought to be



protected for recreation and future generations. It’s all about protecting and enhancing



Walden’s greenspaces!





“…Sudbury has come a long way in re-greening its landscape. Are we doing enough to protect and enhance what we do have? Are there spaces you want to set aside for recreation or protection?”

Franco Mariotti, Staff Scientist/Biologist, Science North





There will be several brief Annual Reports from Walden-CAN Executive. Everyone is

Welcome to join us and share their ideas or questions.



To learn more about Walden-CAN & what’s happening in Walden see www.Walden-CAN.com  For further details, please call 692-3021.










 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 22, 2009





GREATER SUDBURY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SUPPORTS

MUSIC AND FILM IN MOTION





The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) recently approved funding valued at $55,000 for Music and Film in Motion for the 2009 operating year, the same amount that was approved for 2008.



Based in Greater Sudbury, MFM’s focus is to increase the number of music and film productions using Northern Ontario locations, industry and community resources. This helps to build capacity within the local industry to respond to resource requests and demonstrate to producers that the region has the necessary support mechanisms in place.



“I am pleased that we are able to continue to support Music and Film in Motion through our economic development strategy,” said GSDC Chair Guy Labine. “The music, film and video industry has seen significant growth in Greater Sudbury over the years. It is important to recognize the development of the cultural industries and the economic benefits they bring to our community.”



The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation is the economic development arm of the City. Consisting of a 17-member board of directors, and supported by City staff, the GSDC acts as a catalyst for economic development initiatives, and supports the attraction, development and retention of business in the community.



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Media Contact:

Helen Mulc, Manager, Business Development

City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 4466
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, January 22, 2009





CITY WORKPLACE CAMPAIGN RAISES OVER $50,000

FOR LOCAL UNITED WAY/CENTRAIDE





City of Greater Sudbury employees have passed the campaign goal in their workplace, donating $50,450 to the Sudbury and District United Way/Centraide 2008 community campaign.



“Fundraising is a way to give back to our community and I am proud of our campaign volunteers and the many employees who supported the campaign,” said Tim Beadman, Chief of Emergency Services and co-chair of the workplace campaign committee. “The United Way/Centraide is much needed and the entire community benefits from the generosity of those who give.”



The City of Greater Sudbury announced its $50,000 workplace campaign goal in September. A volunteer committee canvassed employees for direct contributions and hosted numerous special events to reach the final total.



“The United Way/Centraide plays an important role in supporting our community,” said Caroline Hallsworth, Executive Director of Administrative Services and co-chair of the workplace campaign committee. “With the generous support of employees, our 2008 workplace campaign for this worthwhile cause was a great success.”





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Media Contact:



Tim Beadman, Chief of Emergency Services,

City of Greater Sudbury, 674-4455, ext. 2730
 

The following has been released to the media.


PIONEER MANOR INSURANCE SETTLEMENT HAS POSITIVE OUTCOME FOR COMMUNITY

A full report detailing the award of an insurance settlement for the October 26, 2006 fire at Pioneer Manor was presented during the regular meeting of Greater Sudbury Council this evening. The settlement was awarded to the municipality by an appointed arbitrator on December 3 and 4, following protracted negotiations with the city’s insurance company which failed to reach a mutually agreeable resolution to cover capital and additional operating expenditures.

The arbitrator has ruled that the City of Greater Sudbury will receive $6.1 million for building loss, $1.7 million above the insurer’s offer at arbitration. The city will also receive $810,000 for extraordinary costs related to operating a second site for Pioneer Manor residents displaced by the fire, $206,000 more than was previously provided by the city’s insurer.

Tenders have already been awarded for construction of a new 64 bed wing at Pioneer Manor. The Boreal Wing lost to the fire was constructed in the early 1950’s. A second portion of the wing was constructed in 1988. Both sections lacked private rooms, wheelchair accessible washrooms and general amenities for resident comfort, safety and operational efficiencies.

The new beds will meet the specific needs of residents with dementia and will be constructed to Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care “A” standards to provide residents with a safer and more home-like environment. New construction will also be certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program for energy efficiency.

"Our focus throughout this process has been the well-being of our residents," said Mayor John Rodriguez. "We made a strategic decision to go for an A-standard building, because this is what our community deserves - excellence in service, excellence in care. While we regret the length of time required to reach the settlement, our community will greatly benefit from a state-of-the-art facility that will be among the best in Canada."

Construction has begun at the Pioneer Manor site. It is anticipated the project will be complete and ready for occupancy by June 2010.

It is anticipated that Pioneer Manor residents currently housed at the Laurentian site of Sudbury Regional Hospital may be moved to an alternate facility for approximately six months while the new Boreal Wing is completed.

Council meetings are available for viewing at www.greatersudbury.ca.  Citizens can also contact the Clerk's Services Section for copies of reports and presentations made to Council.

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Media contact:
Eliza Bennett, Manager,
Corporate Communications and French-language Services, 674-4455 ext. 4507


BACKGROUNDER: PIONEER MANOR INSURANCE SETTLEMENT

Arbitrator’s Award:
Arbitration of a settlement between the City of Greater Sudbury and its insurance company, Frank Cowan Company, took place on December 3 and 4, 2008. Only building loss and additional operating costs related to temporary housing were addressed:
- $6.1 million award for building loss versus $4.4 million offer from the insurance company and $7.4 million requested by the City of Greater Sudbury,
- $810,000 award for extra expenses versus $604,000 offer from the insurance company and $1 million requested by the City of Greater Sudbury,
- award in favor of full remediation of 14,000 of the 18,500 square feet of existing concrete
slab.

Capital Financing:
The $14.6 million capital reconstruction of Pioneer Manor is fully funded:
- $6.1 million insurance settlement,
- $7.3 million Ontario Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative,
- $1.2 million Pioneer Manor and Health and Social Services capital reserve funds*.
*May be reduced to $700,000 pending provincial approval of a $500,000 application to Infrastructure Investment Initiative.

Insurance Settlement Financing:
The City of Greater Sudbury retained professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, quantity surveying and insurance to negotiate a settlement with the insurer and later, when negotiations failed, to represent municipal interests at arbitration:
- $180,120 from the municipal Insurance Reserve Fund,
- $61,241 insurance settlement.

Operating Financing:
The City of Greater Sudbury estimates the cost to house 56 residents at the Laurentian site of Sudbury Regional Hospital will reach $1,250,000 by the end of 2009:
- $810,000 insurance settlement,
- $440,000 from municipal Insurance Reserve Fund,
- additional costs incurred for approximately six months in 2010 will be covered by the Insurance Reserve Fund or Pioneer Manor operating surplus.

Miscellaneous Financing:
The City of Greater Sudbury and its insurer successfully negotiated miscellaneous settlements resulting from the Pioneer Manor fire:
- $157,222.80 for rental loss associated with 54 beds,
- $228,000 for content replacement. It is estimated that approximately $100,000 in additional content replacement is still required and both parties are working towards a cash settlement.


Capital Redevelopment:
Capital redevelopment at Pioneer Manor will incorporate the latest advances in design to care for residents with dementia:
- two storeys housing 64 private rooms with adjoining wheelchair accessible bathrooms, creating a more home-like environment,
- operational efficiencies to incorporate a model of care to further Pioneer Manor’s goal of becoming a centre for excellence in seniors’ health for Northeastern Ontario,
- renovations to dining and kitchen areas in the existing Killarney Wing will enable the reopening of 25 long-term care beds,
- overall capital redevelopment will replace 54 beds lost to the fire. Additional beds were made possible by the Ontario Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative. Renovations to the Killarney Wing have been approved for funding through Pioneer Manor and Health and Social Services capital reserves.

Alternate Housing for Displaced Residents:
The 5th and 6th floors at the Laurentian site of Sudbury Regional Hospital were originally designed for complex and continuing care. As such, on each floor, there is a resident lounge, dining room, nursing station, areas for activities and bathing. 56 residents of Pioneer Manor are currently housed in private rooms at the Laurentian site.

Pioneer Manor Operations:
Pioneer Manor, a long-term care facility owned and operated by the City of Greater Sudbury, is dedicated to the physical, social, spiritual and emotional well-being of residents age 18 and over with long-term health care needs:
- accommodation and care for 342 permanent residents and 80 residents in interim long-term care beds,
- site of the Pioneer Manor Northeast Centre of Excellence for Seniors’ Health, the first comprehensive, long-term care and wellness centre of its kind for senior citizens in Northern Ontario.
- Northeast Centre of Excellence for Seniors’ Health partners include the Regional Geriatric Program, the City of Lakes Family Health Team and the Sudbury Manitoulin Alzheimer Society.
 

> CITY COUNCIL'S FINANCE COMMITTEE CONTINUES BUDGET DELIBERATIONS
>
>
> At a meeting held on Monday night, City Council's Finance Committee
> halted their deliberations after agreeing to a 3.6% increase before
> capital levy in the City's budget for 2009, and passing a 5.2%
> increase in water/wastewater rates. The budget will not be final until
> the capital levy is determined in February.
>
> The budget increase of 3.6% incorporates all budget enhancements, or
> options, that were determined by Committee members to be priorities.
> Some of these options are: $2 million in one-time funding for the St.
> Joseph's Health Centre; a commitment of $10 million for the Northern
> Ontario School of Architecture; approximately $450,000 to enhance
> transit services across the City; and an additional $750,000 in roads
> maintenance.
>
> Approval of the capital levy, which funds capital infrastructure needs,
> and finalization of the 2009 budget, will occur in February once
> information is available on the anticipated stimulus in the next federal
> budget.
>
> ?The Finance Committee has worked, and continues to work, hard with
> City staff to develop a manageable budget in a challenging economic
> time, said Councilor Ted Callaghan, Chair of the Finance Committee.
> ?We have come a long way with this budget, and we will continue our
> efforts to ensure that our city gets the budget it requires.?
>
> As part of the budget process, City Council also approved a 5.2%
> increase in water/wastewater rates for 2009. The rate increase will be
> used to maintain and repair the City's water infrastructure, provide
> healthy water through the City's water treatment program, and will
> also fund a project engineer to assist in managing the city's water
> and wastewater network.
>
> ?We are continuing to invest in our city's vital infrastructure in
> an effort to ensure that our citizens? needs are met,? said Mayor
> Rodriguez. We are moving towards a budget that also allows us to
> provide enhanced quality of life for our citizens, including improved
> transit and health care services.?
>
> Budget deliberations will resume mid-February, when the Finance
> Committee will debate the capital levy and further roads and
> infrastructure investments.
>

>
>
>
 

Originator (Name, Position, Extension)
Cst. Bert Lapalme
ext. 2101 Contact (Name, Position, Extension)
Denise Fraser
ext. 2103
Date
7 January 2009 Time
1300 hrs
Subject
Crime Prevention Academy



The Greater Sudbury Police Service will be hosting the Crime Prevention Academy for 2009. The introduction session will be held on January 19, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in room C-11, at Tom Davies Square.

The Crime Prevention Academy course is a series of comprehensive crime prevention training sessions available to all citizens of Greater Sudbury who are interested in learning how to protect their families and homes. The eight-week course will cover such topics as how to prevent becoming a victim of fraud, identity theft and burglary. Participants can also learn about street proofing their children, cyber proofing and protecting their homes through environmental design. Other topics will include road rage, vehicle collisions, common neighbourhood problems, safety at work and traveling alone.

The Crime Prevention Academy course is free and open to citizens from all walks of life. Crime Prevention Academy graduates will find the course valuable in assisting them to develop safe and secure habits and lifestyles. Graduates will also be able to share their knowledge with family, friends and colleagues; they may want to use their knowledge in organizing workshops and awareness sessions in their own neighbourhoods and communities.


Anyone wishing more information on the Crime Prevention Academy and course outline can call the Crime Prevention Branch at 675-9171 ext. 2103 or visit our web site at www.police.sudbury.on.ca

 

Courses begin January 19, 2009 Council Chambers / Room C-11, Tom Davies Square
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Course Outline:

Week 1 Introduction, expectations, outcomes and overview
January 19 Crime Prevention Survey
Room C-11 Crime definitions, trends, crime prevention basics
Overview of the Greater Sudbury Police Service / Programs available
Assignment: Home Security Challenge

Week 2 Home & Property Security
January 26 Physical Securities / CPTED
Council Chambers Steps to take / How to report suspicious persons / vehicles
Residential alarms’ program

Week 3 Personal Safety
February 2 Safety at work
Council Chambers Traveling Alone

Week 4 Money / Identity Theft
February 9 Frauds, Scams, Counterfeits
Council Chambers

Week 5 Vehicles
February 19 Road Rage
Council Chambers Motor Vehicle Collisions
Safe driving
Drinking and Driving, Operation Lookout

Week 6 Common Neighbourhood Problems / Community Policing
February 23 Traffic complaints
Council Chambers Vandalism
Graffiti
Drug labs

Week 7 Our children
March 2 Street proofing our children, Bullying
Council Chambers Cyber proofing / Internet Safety

Week 8 Graduation / Certificates
March 9
Council Chambers

Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics



For Immediate Release Wednesday, January 7, 2009



SUDBURY DISTRICT NURSE PRACTITIONER CLINIC TO OPEN IN LIVELY

A partnership between the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, the City of Greater Sudbury and the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics (SDNPC) will ensure that thousands more unattached patients will access primary health care thanks to the expansion of the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics – this time to Lively. SDNPC already serves more than 2,000 patients in the Sudbury district who did not belong to a family practice. The success of Canada’s first Nurse Practitioner led clinic in Sudbury is driving this much needed expansion. It is estimated that 30,000 people are without a nurse practitioner or family doctor in the Sudbury area.

“The Ontario government supports nurse practitioner clinics as a proven way to improve access to primary health care services,” said Health and Long-Term Care Minister David Caplan. “The expansion of the Sudbury clinic to Lively will ensure this new type of primary health care is available closer to home for thousands of patients who need it.”

This innovative partnership, with the City supplying the currently unused space, and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care funding necessary renovations and operating costs, will enable the tendering process to begin in the near future, with renovations to start as soon as possible. The clinic will occupy more than 3,300 square feet of space at 623 Main Street in the former town of Lively. This location was previously used as a satellite office for the Greater Sudbury Police but has been vacant for some time. In the newly renovated clinic, patients will benefit from a community meeting room where they can attend classes and seminars to help them stay healthy or manage current health issues.

The SDNPC, Lively site, will have a team of three Nurse Practitioners (NPs), a collaborative physician, a social worker, a dietician, a pharmacist and an RN. Patients who are currently without a doctor or NP in the Lively and Copper Cliff areas can register immediately at the Sudbury location while renovations are completed in Lively.

“The opening of a nurse practitioner clinic in Lively is an important step toward providing residents with increased access to primary health care in our community,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez. “I am very pleased that we could partner with local nurse practitioners and the province to expand this service within the community. Through these clinics, thousands of residents are receiving the personalized health care they need and deserve.”



Ward 2 Councillor Jacques Barbeau expressed his appreciation for the new clinic. "A fantastic opportunity presented itself to answer a desperate need,” he said. “Seniors without access to primary care are at high risk of becoming another ALC statistic. We as a community can determine how we will address the needs of an aging population. The opening of this Nurse Practitioners clinic is a big part of the solution.”

A successful new model for health care in Canada, the clinic will serve unattached patients of all ages. Their primary care needs, such as chronic illness or mental and family health care issues, will be addressed. Sudbury District NP Clinics offer all the services that patients can expect from any family practice. As the primary health-care providers at the clinics, NPs complete patient assessments and send patients for diagnostic testing. They diagnose and prescribe medication for a variety of illnesses and monitor stable chronic illness. Many of the patients will only need to see their Nurse Practitioner; however, physicians are available to see patients on site and are available for consult with the NP when necessary.

For more information about Nurse Practitioners and the Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics see http://sdnpc.ca Walden area and Copper Cliff residents can attend the Sudbury location to find out more regarding how to become a patient at the clinic.


Media Contact:

Marilyn Butcher, Clinic Director,

Sudbury District Nurse Practitioner Clinics, 671-1661

 

NEWS RELEASE ** NEWS RELEASE ** NEWS RELEASE


GEODE Contacts

President: Alan Asher

Coordinators: Glenda Forward or Rayvin Nyte
(705) 670-8920 or info@geode.ca


GEODE ANNOUNCES ITS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE FOR 2009



GEODE, Sudbury’s non-profit community economic development agency is seeking dynamic individuals to help model Sudbury’s future by participating in our programs, joining the Board of Directors or sitting on one of our various committees.

The members of GEODE want to create real economic diversity in Sudbury. We will do this by helping individuals realize their long-term goals; supporting efforts to create environmentally sustainable methods and technologies; and by working with other agencies and organizations to create innovative opportunities for more people.

Thinking outside the box for over fifteen years, GEODE operates with a collective governance structure and consensus based decision-making that really works.

Since 1992, we have implemented and experimented with alternatives in economics, transportation and food distribution. For eight years now we’ve run a peer-supported micro-loan program for new business start-ups. As our world is changing we’re looking to programs that are responsible both environmentally and socially; supporting alternative fuel technologies and much more.

And we’re looking for some good people to help us do it. We need people to help us build more entrepreneurial opportunities and greater employment potential in Sudbury. If you have a business idea that you’d like to see realized we can get you started.

If you think there’s a future here, we urge you to join us.

To find out more about GEODE, our programs and workshop schedule contact us by calling 670-8920 or e-mail info@geode.ca and check out our website at www.geode.ca


GEODE Contacts

President: Alan Asher (705) 562-1720

Coordinators: Glenda Forward or Rayvin Nyte

(705) 670-8920 or info@geode.ca


Rayvin Nyte & Glenda Forward

GEODE Program Coordinators


30 Ste Anne Rd, Suite 220

Sudbury, Ontario P3C 5E1

Phone: 705-670-8920

Fax: 705-674-5732

Email: info@geode.ca

Website: GEODE.ca  





 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


LAURENTIAN COMMUNITY TRACK UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SUDBURY, Ontario, December 18, 2008 - Reconstruction has begun on the Laurentian Community Track, which after 30 years, has surpassed its lifespan, reaching the point where events can no longer be hosted at the facility. The track has been a vital training resource for athletes in the community and is as important to sports in our community as the Sudbury Community Arena. We are completely rebuilding an absolutely fundamental piece of sports infrastructure, upgrading its support facilities and relocating the runways and jumping pits from the infield.

The old rubberized track has been removed and stands have been dismantled in preparation for realigned stands to better accommodate track events and field sports. In addition, the installation of a new sub-drain and perimeter drain, which will significantly improve drainage for the track, is now complete. Completion of reconstruction is on target for summer 2009.

“The Laurentian Community Track is an integral part of the Sudbury Region. Many childhood memories and outstanding athletic achievements have occurred within its 400m expanse,” says Lisa Labrecque, Honorary Co-Chair of the Laurentian Community Track Capital Campaign and NCAA Champion. Mike Romaniuk, Chair of the Laurentian Community Track Capital Campaign believes “this new track will kick-off increased enthusiasm and opportunities for kids of all ages within our community.”

The renovation project is a $4.2 million initiative. The campaign has already secured close to $2.8 million.
The City of Greater Sudbury and community has bid and successfully won two major events on the basis of the revitalization of the track and wishes to bid for other future events at the local, provincial, national and international levels. The two events won are:
• 2010 Ontario Summer Games (3500 participants)
• 2011 National Francophone Games (2500 participants)


Laurentian Community Track
The Laurentian Community Track is a four seasons, community run facility dedicated to supporting local school communities and community participation events, as well as encouraging individuals to value, participate in, and make a lifelong commitment to active, healthy living. The complex also allows for bidding of provincial and national events.

For more information contact:
Chris Gore, Manager, Community Development and Partnership
Greater City of Sudbury
(705) 674-4455 ext. 2186
Email: Chris.Gore@city.greatersudbury.on.ca
Website: www.laurentian.com 
 

Fred Stanford                                                                                                                             President                                                                                                                              Ontario Operations                                                                                                                              Vale Inco                                                                                                                              Telephone: 705.682.6019                                                                                                                             Facsimile: 705.682.6411                                                                                                                              E-mail: fred.stanford@valeinco.com 

Message to Ontario Operations Employees 

Hello Everyone:

By now, this morning’s announcement from our corporate Management Committee in Toronto on reductions in the global nickel business has no doubt been seen, heard and talked about by all of us in the Ontario Operations and our Vale Inco colleagues around the world.

As reinforced by this morning’s message, we are in very challenging times. Declining metal prices, falling demand for our products and an imbalance in global supply and demand for nickel requires us to make tough decisions to ensure our business remains sustainable and robust throughout this difficult economic cycle.

We are certainly not immune in the Ontario Operations and we have been working hand in hand with our colleagues around the globe to prioritize decisions that will allow us to remain competitive. 

In recent weeks we have announced the suspension of three high cost, low margin projects in Sudbury including our two open pit operations (Gertrude West and Ellen Pit) and the 114 Orebody. We have initiated a hiring freeze, called for reductions in discretionary spending and minimized overtime to only that deemed essential to meet the needs of our business.

Vale Inco has also announced a number of measures worldwide to slow production at our facilities and to save costs. Our Dalian facility in China is currently operating at 35% of its nominal capacity and PT Inco in Indonesia has scaled back its production by 20%. The ramp-up of our projects in Goro, New Caledonia and Onça Puma, Brazil has also been slowed.

Today, Vale Inco’s Management Committee announced a number of additional measures to respond to current conditions in the face of these unprecedented times. 

The following measures apply directly to the Ontario Operations:

•     Operations at Copper Cliff South Mine will be temporarily suspended and moved into care and maintenance mode effective January 1, 2009. In addition to saving costs, this will allow the Company to take nickel off the market in order to restore some balance between global supply and demand. A transition team will be

Fred Stanford                                                                                                                             President                                                                                                                              Ontario Operations                                                                                                                              Vale Inco                                                                                                                              Telephone: 705.682.6019                                                                                                                             Facsimile: 705.682.6411                                                                                                                              E-mail: fred.stanford@valeinco.com

established to help design and guide the process in a safe, orderly and fair

fashion and in accordance with the requirements of our Collective Agreements.

South Mine employees will be re-deployed to other sites and projects based on

need, seniority, knowledge, training and skills. Employees were notified face-to-

face earlier this morning, and further information sessions are planned.

.                      •           The Copper Cliff Deep Project will be suspended for a period of 12 months. The Copper Cliff Deep project team will be re-deployed to other assignments during that time period.

.                      •           As a means of reducing our workforce, Vale Inco is offering a voluntary retirement program for eligible staff employees across our global operations – including Sudbury – and looking for further reductions in corporate functions by focusing on identifying where we can eliminate, temporary, casual, contract and probationary roles. Retirement-eligible staff employees are being contacted individually and will be provided with additional details in the coming days.  Note that due to the large numbers of people who are eligible for the voluntary eligible retirement program in the Ontario Operations, employees who wish to participate are not guaranteed an opportunity to do so. 

As you know, we are also in the midst of restructuring the Ontario Operations to align our management structure with our parent company, Vale, and are currently finalizing our design work at the L1 and execution levels. While it was anticipated that L1 roles would be announced by mid-December, we will need to have a clearer understanding about who is retiring before those roles are finalized, and this will likely have an impact on the timing of this communication.

In the context of today’s announcements, there are a number of things I want to emphasize to you.

First, today’s news is not easy for anyone. Moving forward, we will work closely with employees, union representatives, and our supply and service providers to ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect throughout the transition process. 

Second, I want to recognize the extraordinary year that all of us have had and reinforce how proud I am of our collective accomplishments. We have consistently met our production targets and produced approximately 20% more than we ever have before. The fact that the world has changed in the space of a couple of months was not something within our control, and no one in our operations should feel that today’s announcements are a reflection on our performance.

Fred Stanford                                                                                                                             President                                                                                                                              Ontario Operations                                                                                                                              Vale Inco                                                                                                                              Telephone: 705.682.6019                                                                                                                             Facsimile: 705.682.6411                                                                                                                              E-mail: fred.stanford@valeinco.com

Third, the actions being announced today with respect to South Mine are not a reflection on the many employees that have called South Mine home. The decision to suspend operations at South Mine was made after taking a comprehensive look at our business structure and was based primarily on overall cost and reliability as compared to other mines. South Mine was seeing declining grades and increasing costs – in fact, in 2009, it would have been our highest cost mine in Sudbury. The decision was also based on a number of logistical factors. For example, a complete shutdown of the shaft at South Mine is possible since pumps and critical areas requiring maintenance can be reached both through ramp access and from North Mine. In addition, South Mine is drier than other mines and has a much lower risk of flooding as a result of the temporary closure.  

Fourth, I want to underline that Vale Inco remains strongly committed to our future in Sudbury and our long-term fundamentals remain very strong. We will continue to monitor economic conditions very closely and to make disciplined operational decisions in the best long-term interests of our Company, our employees and our community.

Finally, and most importantly, I know that today’s announcements are bound to cause distractions within our operations. However, we must all work together to ensure we continue to put safety first in everything we do. Nothing is more important than the safety of our people and our operations, and we must stay focused on taking care of each other and ourselves as we work together to get through this challenging time.

As we move forward, we will update you as information becomes available.  In addition to bringing forward questions to your supervisor or manager, an email address for questions has been set up at ontario.questions@valeinco.com, and we will endeavour to answer questions we receive in this manner as quickly as we can. 

As always, I thank you for your continued commitment to our operations.

Sincerely,

Fred

December 3, 2008

NDP CALLS FOR PROVINCIAL BREASTFEEDING STRATEGY

Queen’s Park – Today, France Gélinas, NDP Health Critic, along with breastfeeding support experts, nursing mothers and their babies, called upon the McGuinty Liberals to implement a provincial breastfeeding strategy.

“The reality is that in Ontario today there is a patchwork of services, that may or may not be covered by OHIP, and no strategy to ensure that breastfeeding programs and services are publicly-funded and easily accessible to new moms and newborns who need these supports,” said Gélinas.

Joining the Nickel Belt MPP were Edith Kernerman, Co-Director, Newman Breastfeeding Clinic and Institute & President, Ontario Lactation Consultants Association Canada (OLCA Canada); Lori Levere, Ontario Breastfeeding Committee; and Joanne Gilmore, Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO).

“Though breastfeeding is natural, it is a learned behaviour. Parents and soon-to-be parents need to have access to breastfeeding information and support that is timely, consistent, and evidence based. Because they are not getting it, fewer babies are breastfeeding even at one month, the cost of which is too heavy a burden on our already overly-burdened healthcare system,” said Kernerman.

“The Ontario government has set goals for mothers to breastfeed, but has not yet endorsed the globally proven map to get there - the Baby Friendly Initiative. What is needed now is provincial leadership so that the 92% of mothers who want to breastfeed can be helped to do it,” said Levere.

“Nurses are well positioned as champions of breastfeeding to take an active role in moving the Baby Friendly Initiative forward, but we cannot do it alone. We need the provincial government to implement this initiative right across Ontario so that new mothers get the advice and support they need to provide the healthiest nourishment for their babies” said Gilmore.

“For almost 3 years, the NDP has urged the McGuinty Liberals to support breastfeeding programs for Ontario mothers and newborns. To date they haven’t budged. I’m calling on the McGuinty Liberals to implement a provincial breastfeeding strategy – today,” said Gélinas.

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Media Inquiries: Dan O’Brien (416) 325-2507




> CGS NEWS - for the week of December 1, 2008

> Take a Hike This Winter
> Rainbow Routes invites you to join monthly hikes on trails within city
> limits. The hikes will be conducted by a certified hike leader on the
> first Saturday of each month and will be no longer than two hours in
> duration. The first hike will take place at the Nickel District
> Conservation Authority’s Lake Laurentian Conservation Area at 10 a.m.
> on Saturday, December 6. This trail is classified as moderate
> difficulty. Please pre-register by calling Geoff, ext. 2474 or by email:
> rainbowroutes@sudbury.ca.  For more information visit
> www.rainbowroutes.com

> Family Christmas Concert
> The 28th Annual City of Greater Sudbury Family Christmas Concert is
> scheduled for Sunday, December 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the foyer of Tom Davies
> Square. The concert will feature the Swing Fever Octet under the
> direction of Peter Schneider, along with special guests the Nickel City
> Sound Lady’s Chorus and students from the In Tune Vocals Children’s
> Chorus. Bring your family and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! For more
> information, contact Jessica Watts at ext. 2426 or
> jessica.watts@greatersudbury.ca

> Holiday Gift Ideas
> Healing the Landscape - the beautifully illustrated history of the
> re-greening of Greater Sudbury - is available for $39.95 (plus tax) at
> any Library or Citizen Service Centre. The 2009 Greater Sudbury
> Firefighters calendar is available for $15 at the Van Horne or Lionel E.
> Lalonde Centre fire stations.

> So You Think You Can Dance Canada
> The So You Think You Can Dance Canada Tour featuring the top 10 dancers
> from the show will be at the Sudbury Arena on Thursday, February 12,
> 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and range in price from $44
> to $64. Tickets can be purchased online at www.greatersudbury.ca  by
> phoning 671-3000, or in person at the arena Box Office.




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, November 21, 2008



GREATER SUDBURY TO HOST 2010 OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY

COMMUNITY CELEBRATION





The City of Greater Sudbury has been selected to host a community celebration during the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, Path of Northern Lights. The Olympic torch will pass through 1,020 communities across Canada, with approximately 200 communities hosting formal events as the flame arrives.



“Being chosen to host a community celebration for the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay is an exciting opportunity for Greater Sudbury,” said Mayor John Rodriguez. “This event will provide us with an opportunity to celebrate the Olympic spirit and recognize the dedication of athletes who participate in amateur sports. We are proud to have been selected to host this event and look forward to welcoming the Olympic flame to our community.”



The 2010 Olympic Torch Relay route covers 45,000 kilometres over 106 days and each day the torch will stop in two communities selected to host official celebrations. The relay will arrive in Greater Sudbury for a mid-day celebration on Saturday, January 2, 2010. A number of venues in the downtown area are being considered to hold the event.



Celebrations will be coordinated by a Community Task Force in consultation with the VANOC Olympic Torch Relay team. Bruce Bourget has been named the Chair of Greater Sudbury’s Task Force. Bruce is currently the principal of the Student Success program with the Rainbow District School Board and is involved in high school athletics as a coach and executive.





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Media Contact:

Chris Gore, Manager of Community Partnerships

674-4455, ext. 2186
 

>                CGS NEWS - for the week of November 24, 2008
>
> This Week’s Council Meeting
> The next regular meeting of Greater Sudbury City Council will begin at
> 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 in Council Chambers at Tom Davies
> Square. Council agendas are available online at
> http://agendasonline.greatersudbury.ca/
>
> Rainbow Routes Association Annual General Meeting
> Rainbow Routes Association is holding its Annual General Meeting on
> Tuesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. in Room C-11 at Tom Davies Square. The
> guest, Dr. William Crumplin from the Department of Geography at
> Laurentian University, will be addressing The Really Tough Divorce:
> Leaving your Car. For more information, contact Deb McIntosh at ext.
> 4603 or deb.mcintosh@sudbury.ca

> Family Christmas Concert
> The 28th Annual City of Greater Sudbury Family Christmas Concert is
> scheduled for Sunday, December 7 at 1:30 p.m. in the foyer of Tom Davies
> Square. The concert will feature the Swing Fever Octet under the
> direction of Peter Schnieder, along with special guests the Nickel City
> Sound Barbershop Lady’s Chorus and students from the In Tune Vocals
> Children’s Chorus. Bring your family and visit with Santa and Mrs.
> Claus! For more information, contact Jessica Watts at ext. 2426 or
> jessica.watts@greatersudbury.ca

> Military Family Support Group - “Red Friday”
> The Military Family Support Group is starting a “Red Friday”
> campaign in the community to show support for local troops in
> Afghanistan. CGS employees are being encouraged to wear red on Friday,
> November 28, in support of this campaign.

> More Holiday Gift Ideas
> Healing the Landscape - the beautifully illustrated history of the
> re-greening of Greater Sudbury - is available for $39.95 (plus tax) at
> any Library or Citizen Service Centre. The 2009 Greater Sudbury
> Firefighters calendar is available for $15 at the Van Horne or Lionel E.
> Lalonde Centre fire stations.
>
> So You Think You Can Dance Canada
> The So You Think You Can Dance Canada Tour featuring the top 10 dancers
> from the show will be at the Sudbury Arena on Thursday, February 12,
> 2009, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and range in price from $44
> to $64. Tickets can be purchased online at www.greatersudbury.ca  by
> phoning 671-3000, or in person at the ar enaBox Office.

 

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 organizers
> and non-profit groups planning a special event in conjunction with
> Greater Sudbury’s 125th are encouraged to use the anniversary logo
> available at www.greatersudbury.ca  and www.mysudbury.ca/125.  Residents
> can also fill out a form on the website to have Mayor Rodriguez issue a
> personal invitation to their out-of-town family members or friends to
> come to Greater Sudbury to join in the festivities.
>
> Portion of Skating Path Temporarily Closed
> Access to the Ramsey Lake Skate Path from the Sudbury Canoe Club is
> temporarily closed to the public. A water main break has caused
> substantial amounts of water to drain onto the ice, which has left this
> portion of the path unsafe for skating. Access is currently available
> from Science North. A temporary turn-around point is located near the
> main beach area. The public will be notified when the entire skate path
> is again available for use.
>
> Volunteer Screening Workshop
> Many groups face challenges with finding good volunteers and screening
> them. SportLink Greater Sudbury Sport Council, will host a workshop on
> volunteer screening on Monday, February 25 from 7:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m. in
> room C-10 at Tom Davies Square. Workshop fee is $20 per person. To
> register or find out more information, call Susan Levesque at 674-4455
> ext. 4434.
>
> Milestone for South End Rock Tunnel
> An important milestone has been reached in the construction of the
> South End Rock Tunnel, a $31.1 million infrastructure expansion that
> will add 6.5 kilometres to the city’s existing network of sewage
> collection tunnels. On January 23, General Contractor McNally
> Construction achieved an intersection of two tunnels with a total
> distance of approximately 3,900 metres - nearly 60 per cent of the way
> to the project’s final 6,496 metres. Work is proceeding on time and on
> budget for completion by December 31, 2008.
>
> Eligible Residents Reminded to Apply for Tax Rebates
> The City reminds registered charities, legions, licenced day care
> nurseries, owners of vacant commercial or industrial property, and other
> eligible residents that the deadline is quickly approaching to apply for
> rebates on final 2007 property taxes. Applications for tax rebates must
> be received by the City of Greater Sudbury's Tax Department no later
> than Friday, February 29, 2008. For more information, visit the City’s
> website at http://www.greatersudbury.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/ 
>
> City Accepting Nominations for Civic Awards
> Citizens are invited to nominate local individuals and groups for the
> 2008 Civic Awards. Deadline for submissions is March 7, 2008, before
> 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit the City’s website at
> http://www.greatersudbury.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?Release_id=2031&lang=en&SR=1&DisplayYear=2008&DisplayCategory=&criteria=
 

                     For Immediate Release
 

Tuesday, February 19, 2008



Trustees make decision regarding accommodation in Sudbury West

Rainbow District School Board trustees made a decision regarding the accommodation of students in Sudbury West area schools, approving the final recommendations presented by the Board?s Administrative Council on February 19th, 2008. The Sudbury West area includes Copper Cliff Public School, George Vanier Public School, Jessie Hamilton Public School, R.H. Murray Public School and Lively District Secondary School.

?The decision brings to a close a year-long accommodation review,Ó said Board Chair Judy Hunda. ?On behalf of the Board and its Administrative Council, I would like to thank the Accommodation Review Committee for Sudbury West and the public for their engagement in this important process.Ó

Rainbow District School Board trustees approved the following motions:

That Lively District Secondary School remain open.

That R.H. Murray Public School, JK to Grade 8, remain open.

That Grades 7 and 8 students from Jessie Hamilton Public School and George Vanier Public School be transferred to Lively District Secondary School effective September 2008.

That George Vanier Public School and Jessie Hamilton Public School be consolidated into a new JK to Grade 6 green school offering English and French Immersion programs (dual track).

That Copper Cliff Public School remain open and continue to be a feeder school for Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School and Lockerby Composite School.

That non-student use be considered for Lively District Secondary School.

That a French Immersion program be offered at Lively District Secondary School providing there is a cohort of 25 students in the academic program in Grade 9.

In making its final recommendations to the Board, Administrative Council considered student learning as the first and foremost priority.

?The mandate was to maximize student learning within the resources available to the Board in keeping with two guiding principles - to ensure that all students continue to have access to the best programming possible in quality school facilities and to reduce surplus space,Ó said Director of Education Jean Hanson.

The Administrative Council?s final report on the accommodation of students in Sudbury West is available online at rainbowschools.ca.

Click on ?accommodationÓ under ?highlightsÓ.

http://www.rainbowschools.ca/boardroom/accommodation/sudburyWest.php


Nicole Charette
Senior Advisor
Corporate Communications
and Strategic Planning
Rainbow District School Board
69 Young Street
Sudbury ON P3E 3G5
Phone: 705.674.3171, ext. 7217
Toll Free: 1.888.421.2661
Fax: 705.674.3167
charetn@rainbowschools.ca
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, February 15, 2008

Portion of Ramsey Lake Skate Path Temporarily Closed

Residents are advised that access to the Ramsey Lake Skate Path from the Sudbury Canoe Club is temporarily closed to the public. A water main break has caused substantial amounts of water to drain onto the ice, which has left this portion of the path unsafe for skating.

Access to the path is currently only available from Science North. A temporary turn-around point has been established on the path at the main beach area, and barricades have been erected to ensure residents do not continue to the unsafe area.

The public will be notified when the entire skate path is once again available for use. The City of Greater Sudbury regrets any inconvenience this may cause.

Media Contact:
Alison Taylor
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455 ext. 2513

Media Release

New Look for Walden-CAN in 2008!

The Walden-Community Action Network was formed in December 2005, after a series of 5 Community Meetings – initiated by Councilors Gainer and Kett and Karen Makela- Community Development Coordinator and facilitated by Gary Michalak.

Effective ‘Partnerships’ with: community volunteers (working with us on committees/task force), community groups, local businesses, our Councilor, CGS Council/Staff, Greater Sudbury Police Services, RHSRH and the media - made things happen in Walden in 2006-2007. Co-Chairs Richard Bois and Gwen Doyle and Executive members from Beaver Lake, Penage Rd., Naughton, Lively/Mikela and South-end tackled a variety of community issues: health services, safety & security, review of the Anderson Farm Museum, re-opening the Lively Ski Hill, mental health services, COP Program, the Solutions Team/Constellation City Report/TOR for CANs, 2 MTO Interchange Projects, and the ARC-Sudbury West review of 5 schools. And we worked hard to improve communications within Walden and with the CGS- using our Newsletter, our website, our monthly Sudbury Star Column, emails to W-CAN Contacts and Public Meetings.

But in order to grow and develop Walden-Can needed the support and commitment of young people on our Executive- as well as representatives from our various communities. And both Richard and Gwen felt it was time for a change of leadership in 2008.

“…Richard and I are thrilled to be able to pass the Co-Chair responsibilities on to such highly motivated community volunteers. Richard will continue to provide his wealth of knowledge and experience- as Past Chair and I willl focus my energy on coordinating communications”
Gwen Doyle, former Co-Chair, Walden-CAN

New Look for Walden-CAN in 2008!

Walden-CAN is fortunate to have 4 new members on our Executive for 2008- bringing a wealth of talent, creativity and experience; providing new ideas and energy to our Team of 12 volunteers. But it’s especially exciting to have 3 young, community volunteers willing to take the lead for 2008- as Chair, secretary and a member of our Newsletter Committee.


“…I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and welcome the new slate of people you have enticed onto the Walden-CAN Executive. I am confident that all four will bring much excitement and creativity to the table and I most sincerely look forward to working with them.
That being said, I must also thank both you and Richard Bois for your dedication and commitment to this very important community partner.

…I have been a strong advocate of CANS from day one as I have seen first hand the value they bring to our community. I am fortunate enough to have 2 dynamic CANS in my Ward and I sincerely appreciate the efforts they have made. This is a direct result of the quality people that have performed the duties of the executive. …As community leaders, I Thank You! I also look forward to working with you- in new capacities with Walden-CAN and likely, on many other community initiatives.”
Regards, Jacques Barbeau


Our new Walden-CAN Executive for 2008:

Chair: Karen Tait-Peacock, Vice-Chair: Neeltje Van Roon [Webmaster], Treasurer: Rene Trottier, Secretary: Allie Peacock, Communications Coordinator: Gwen Doyle, Past Chair: Richard Bois and Members: Jennifer Carlisle & Forbes Stoodley [Newsletter], Mary Lou Coffey, Dale Kilbey [Webmaster], Brenda Salo [Beaver Lake/Walden West] and Ralph Shore .


“I am honoured to be nominated and humbled by the dedication, commitment and work this Executive has accomplished. I believe strongly in giving back to my community and I’m looking forward to working with the Walden CAN Executive, Councilor Barbeau and of course I’m thrilled that my stepdaughter, Allie Peacock, has joined the committee as the youth representative and Secretary.”
Karen Tait-Peacock, Chair, Walden CAN

You can meet our new Walden-CAN Executive on February 28th, 7:30pm in the former Town of Walden Council Chambers, on Black Lake Rd. Guest Speakers for the evening are:

Les Burford, Chair, Anderson Farm Museum & Historical Society- with an Update about the scheduled events at AF<, plans in the works re: a Walking Trail and winterization of the Stable and more.

Carrie-Anne Morassato, Program Coordinator, Waster Management with information about the May 10th City Wide Clean Up BLITZ.

Everyone is welcome to attend. For details, please call Karen Tait-Peacock, Chair, Walden-CAN at 692-4469


For information re: Walden-CAN and events,issues,projects etc, check www.Walden-CAN.com


Date: February 14,2008
From: Gwen Doyle, Communications Coordinator
Walden-CAN 692-3021
 

There will be a public information center Feb. 28th at Fielding Memorial
Park to discuss the MTO's plan of a new interchange. I have no information
as to their direction at this time. I would strongly encourage as many
people as possible to attend and show support. As You will recall council
voted unanimously to support the interchange at Fielding Road and that
letter of request has been in their hands for a few weeks.
Regards,
Jacques

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Revised arena schedule for Family Day

The City of Greater Sudbury would like to advise residents that all municipal arenas will be open for regularly scheduled ice time beginning at 3:30 p.m. on February 18 (Family Day). During the day, however, ice time will be available at the Sudbury Arena, T.M. Davies Community Centre / Arena and Countryside Sports Complex only.

For more information about City of Greater Sudbury services available on Family Day, please call 3-1-1 or visit www.greatersudbury.ca  .

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Media Contact:
Alison Taylor
Communications Officer
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455 ext. 2513

For immediate release Tuesday, February 12, 2008

City improves web site to make it easier for residents, visitors and businesses

The City of Greater Sudbury launched a new web site today to make it easier for residents, visitors and business owners to access information and services.

In addition to a new look, the City has implemented a, service-oriented structure. Each section will be organized by key topics that are among the most frequently used by the public. Enhanced navigation and an improved search engine have made the web site more user-friendly.

Addresses, www.greatersudbury.ca,  www.grandsudbury.ca,  and www.sudbury.ca  will now all lead to the new homepage which also offers a direct link to the mysudbury community portal.

These upgrades are a result of recommendations from the Community Solutions Team's Constellation City Report. As part of the development process the City of Greater Sudbury implemented a public evaluation process and sought feedback from members of the community.

Because of these changes, the City reminds individuals and businesses with sites linking to the City of Greater Sudbury web site to verify their links to ensure that they remain active.

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Media contact:

Ghislain Lamothe
Manager of Corporate Communications and French-language Services
City of Greater Sudbury
674-4455, ext. 4507
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Family Day: Impact on municipal services

The City of Greater Sudbury would like to inform residents that many municipal services will by affected by the Family Day holiday on Monday, February 18.

The impacts to City services are as follows:

Offices at Tom Davies Square will be closed

• All Citizen Service Centres and libraries will be closed

• Greater Sudbury Transit buses will operate on a Sunday schedule

• Greater Sudbury landfills, recycling centre, garbage and recycling collection are unaffected by the holiday

• All municipal pools will be closed

• Ice time will be available at the Sudbury Arena, T.M. Davies Community Centre / Arena and Countryside Sports Complex only. All other municipal arenas will be closed.

• Public skating will take place at Countryside Sports Complex from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

• Adanac and Capreol Ski Hills will be open from noon to 4:00 p.m.

• Ramsey Lake Skate Path will be open from noon to 8:00 p.m.

• Queen’s Athletic Skating Oval will be open from noon to 10:00 p.m.


For more information, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca  or call the City of Greater Sudbury at 3-1-1.




Media Contact:

Alison Taylor

Communications Officer

City of Greater Sudbury

674-4455 ext. 2513




 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 30, 2008

City accepting nominations for Civic Awards

Citizens are invited to nominate local individuals and groups for the 2008 Civic Awards.

The Civic Award promotes and rewards leadership, humanitarian service and enrichment of the human spirit through volunteerism and community involvement. The award recognizes individuals and groups who have consistently given back to the community through their generosity and active participation.

As part of the selection process for a Civic Award, the following criteria will be considered: length of volunteer service, enrichment of spirit, lasting legacy, leadership, exceptional service and other qualities.

Nomination forms are available online at www.greatersudbury.ca  or at any Citizen Service Centre. Deadline for submissions is March 7, 2008, before 4:30 p.m.
Mail or deliver your nominations to:
City of Greater Sudbury, Civic Awards
Attn: Stacie Reinhardt
200 Brady St.
P.O. Box 5000, Station A
Sudbury, ON P3A 5P3

For more information, please contact:
Stacie Reinhardt
Phone: 674-4455, ext. 2446
Fax: 671-8145
E-mail: stacie.reinhardt@greatersudbury.ca 

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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 January 28, 2008
>
>
> Elton John at the Sudbury Arena (change in ticket limit per person)
> Tickets will go on sale on Friday, February 1 at 10am. The total ticket
> price is $98 and $140. The ticket limit has been reduced from 8 tickets
> per person to 6 tickets per person. Tickets can be purchased online
> using Visa or American Express, or in person using Visa or Mastercard.
> Your best chances at obtaining tickets will be by purchasing them online
> on Friday morning at the ticket vendor’s website at
> http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=448.


> CATS Theatrical Performace at the Sudbury Arena
> Andrew Lloyd Webber's "CATS" will appear at the Sudbury Arena on
> Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now available, and the
> total ticket price is $58.50 or $71.50 each, depending on section. To
> purchase tickets, please visit
> http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=448 or call
> 671-3000 or visit the Sudbury Arena box office Monday to Friday, between
> 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.


Volunteer Management and Fundraising Workshops
> Many groups face challenges with funding, finding good volunteers and
> screening them. SportLink, the Greater Sudbury Sport Council, will be
> hosting four (4) workshops on fundraising, grant writing, volunteer
> recruitment and volunteer screening. The dates are as follows: Volunteer
> Recruitment (Jan. 24), Grant Writing (Jan. 31), Fundraising (Feb. 11)
> and Volunteer Screening (Feb. 25). Each workshop costs $20 per person
> and will take place in room C-10 at Tom Davies Square. To register or
> find out more information on how you can improve your organizations
> funding and volunteer initiatives, call Susan Levesque at 674-4455 ext.
> 4434.


> CRTC approves expanded local calling area for Greater Sudbury
> The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
> has approved the creation of an expanded local calling area for Greater
> Sudbury. This local calling area, which was recommended by the Community
> Solutions Team in the Constellation City Report, will allow residents
> and businesses in Greater Sudbury to call anywhere in the city without
> incurring long-distance charges. The expanded toll-free calling
> initiative will be implemented on April 8, 2008.
>
>
> Volunteers wanted for lead testing program
> The City’s Water Service is seeking citizens to volunteer as
> participants in a lead testing program. All residents, landlords and
> private businesses in the city are eligible to apply for regular testing
> for lead in their drinking water at no charge. To register for testing
> of your drinking water, please telephone 674-4455, ext. 3630. You will
> be asked to provide your name, address, telephone number, and the
> approximate age of your home or business. A limited number of volunteers
> will be accepted. For more information, check www.greatersudbury.ca
 

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Work may lead to discoloured water in Lively area: city

Work may lead to discoloured water in Lively area: city
Posted 1 hour ago
Residents in the Walden area may notice discoloured water or fluctuations in water pressure from Friday to Monday while crews install a valve on a trunk water main located at the Municipal Road 24 and Jacobson Drive intersection in Lively.

In a release, the City of Greater Sudbury said discoloured water is the result of directional or pressure changes that can dislodge harmless sediments lining municipal water mains.

There are no health risks associated with the discoloured water, but high iron content may stain laundry. Residents are asked to check water for clarity before starting laundry or automatic dishwashers, the city advised.

Residents who notice discoloured water are asked to run their cold water kitchen tap for about five minutes. If water does not clear, wait one or two hours and try again.

If water remains discoloured or low water pressure persists, residents are asked to contact the City of Greater Sudbury at 3-1-1.



 

> THIS WEEK'S CGS NEWS - for the week of January 14, 2008
>
> New Date for Public Input Session in Hanmer for Open Air Burning Bylaw
> The City’s Fire Services is inviting public comment during a review
> of the open air burning bylaw. The bylaw regulates outdoor fires,
> including types of materials that can be burned, containers and
> locations for burning, times for setting and extinguishing, and other
> requirements to protect life and property throughout the city. Citizens
> are invited to attend public input sessions to provide comment on
> proposed amendments to existing regulations. To obtain a list of the
> meeting dates, visit the City’s website at
> http://www.greatersudbury.ca/pubapps/newsreleases/index.cfm?Release_id=2022&lang=en&SR=1&DisplayYear=2008&DisplayCategory=&criteria=
>
>
>
> CATS Theatrical Performance at the Sudbury Arena
> Andrew Lloyd Webber's "CATS" will appear at the Sudbury Arena on
> Thursday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now available, and the
> total ticket price is $58.50 or $71.50 each, depending on section. To
> purchase tickets, please visit
> http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=448 or call
> 671-3000 or visit the Sudbury Arena box office Monday to Friday, between
> 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. *Please do not contact staff directly regarding
> ticket sales.
>

> CRTC approves expanded local calling area for Greater Sudbury
> The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
> has approved the creation of an expanded local calling area for Greater
> Sudbury. This local calling area, which was recommended by the Community
> Solutions Team in the Constellation City Report, will allow residents
> and businesses in Greater Sudbury to call anywhere in the city without
> incurring long-distance charges. The expanded toll-free calling
> initiative will be implemented on April 8, 2008.
>
>
> Volunteers wanted for lead testing program
> The City’s Water Service is seeking citizens to volunteer as
> participants in a lead testing program. All residents, landlords and
> private businesses in the city are eligible to apply for regular testing
> for lead in their drinking water at no charge. To register for testing
> of your drinking water, please telephone 674-4455, ext. 3630. You will
> be asked to provide your name, address, telephone number, and the
> approximate age of your home or business. A limited number of volunteers
> will be accepted. For more information, visit eLinks at
> http://elinks.city.greatersudbury.on.ca/wcms/index.cfm?app=int_elinks&lang=en&currid=7011
>
 

From: "Joseph Nicholls" <Joseph.Nicholls@city.greatersudbury.on.ca>
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2008 11:20 AM
Subject: Public Access Defibrillator Program (PAD) Up-Date #1


>
> The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (HSFO) in partnership with
> the City of Greater Sudbury has provided funding for a Public Access
> Defibrillator (PAD) Program. City Council endorsed this Program by
> resolution in July 2007 with Emergency Services as the City lead for the
> project. The aim of this program is to place an Automated External
> Defibrillator (AED) in City arena's and recreational facilities across
> the City of Greater Sudbury. To date the HSFO has funded equipment and
> training costs for the following twenty City facilities:
>
> Sudbury Community Arena /Howard Armstrong Community Centre**
> Coniston Community Centre/Arena Cambrian Arena
> Dr. Edgar Leclair Community Centre/Arena Carmichael Arena
> Centre Lionel E. Lalonde Centre** Capreol Community Centre/Arena
> TM Davies Community Centre/Arena Countryside Sports Complex
> Chelmsford Community Centre/Arena Centennial Arena
> Onaping Falls Community Centre Garson Community centre/Arena
> Raymond Plourde Arena I.J. Coady Memorial Arena
> McClelland Community Centre/Arena R.G. Dow Pool
> Nickel District Pool** Gatchell Pool**

> ** yet to be installed
>
> Emergency Services has been working closely with Leisure Services staff
> to ensure the success of this program. To date six - seven Leisure staff
> have been trained for each of these sites, and most of the AED wall
> cabinets are in the final stages of installation, however, four still
> remain to be installed.
>
> Commencing Friday, January 11, 2008, AED’s will be deployed to those
> City facilities that have received and mounted their AED Cabinet until
> all sites are complete.
>
> The City has purchased Zoll AED Plus Defibrillators for our PAD
> Program. These devices are mounted in clear cabinets in public areas,
> typically the lobby, in Greater Sudbury arenas, swimming pools and
> recreational facilities. The contents of each alarmed wall cabinet
> include an: AED; 2 sets of AED Pads; Pocket Mask; Bag-valve-mask
> resuscitator; and copy of the AED response plan. When the cabinet is
> opened a loud alarm will sound and a flashing strobe light will
> activate. In addition, many sites are remotely monitoring these cabinets
> via existing alarm systems, with the monitoring centre activating 9-1-1
> when the cabinet is opened.
>
> A media launch lead by the HSFO along with wall plaques to be mounted
> along with each AED is being planned for late February to be linked with
> a Public CPR training blitz aimed at increasing public awareness on the
> importance of Citizen CPR and quick access to a defibrillator in the
> survival of cardiac arrest.
>
> Finally, Emergency Services is currently working to locate a Public