Good news for renters. The #GreaterSudbury planning cmte approved an appy Mon that will enable construction of 30 apartments in Lively, along MR55. Three 4-storey towers will be built, each w 10 units. There aren't many apartments in Ward 2, so this is nice. www.thesudburystar.com/news/up-to-3...

Council voted on Tues to inject abt $1.75M into three spaces frequented by the #GreaterSudbury #homeless population. The warming space at Energy Court will operate 24/7; and the Samaritan Centre and Off-the-Street shelter will have extended hours. Good start 💪🏽 www.thesudburystar.com/news/as-numb...

Several business owners in downtown #GreaterSudbury are starting to ring alarm bells abt conditions DT. The owners of 66 Elm say a major tenant is considering leaving the core. Two others have shuttered or are considering retirement. We need a solution NOW. www.thesudburystar.com/news/greater...

Dear readers, on Aug. 14, my friend and colleague lost most of his possessions, as well as his two cats, in a terrible fire. I've started a @gofundme.com campaign to help him recover. If you feel so inclined and are able, please consider contributing a few dollars... www.gofundme.com/f/helping-ji...

Following a resolution passed last month, city council will establish an #Indigenous advisory panel to help amplify the voices of our Indigenous kin at city hall. www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-n...

A group of residents in the East Bay of #GreaterSudbury's Long Lake has submitted a petition to CGS, asking that #WakeBoats be barred from their part of the lake. One woman with whom I spoke said she has had to spend $$$ to keep her home from slipping into LL. www.thesudburystar.com/news/residen...

#CycleNorth will host the annual #BeaconRide on Sunday, setting out from the Steelworkers Hall. Riders will complete an 18 km or 60 km loop, w a party afterwards. Organizers are hoping to raise $25K to buy 100 new bikes for those in need in #GreaterSudbury. www.thesudburystar.com/news/beacon-...

I think it'll be an easy yes... At next week's council mtg, the cohort will vote on supporting a #SolarProject at the #GreaterSudbury airport. The proponent wants to install a 15 MW project, which will feed the provincial grid. #PowerUp #SustainablePower www.thesudburystar.com/news/city-co...

I spoke earlier this wk w 2 people who work at 1960 Paris St., formerly #RumballTerrace. They said in the wake of a #DoubleMurder last wk, tenants are afraid and uneasy. The day I visited, it was quiet. The pair said conditions have deteriorated in the past yr. www.thesudburystar.com/news/tenants...

This sounds like a very cool job... The City of #GreaterSudbury employs a #TreeWarden who oversees the city's trees (outside parks). An #arborist by training, Derrick LaPorte has a passion for trees, and has introduced several unique species to the landscape. www.thesudburystar.com/news/if-sudb...

Former Liberal MP Marc Serre has taken a position in #MarkstayWarren as its newest CAO/clerk. He is very excited abt the opportunity to contribute to a northern town. Serre said he couldn't relocate to Ottawa or TO - he's a #NorthernOntario boy at heart. www.thesudburystar.com/news/marc-se...

#GreaterSudbury's volunteer firefighters are clashing w admin over a radio system CGS will intro. CLAC, the VFF union, filed a grievance w the MOL. CGS says the two systems are nearly the same. CGS has been doing training, but still placed 20 VFFs on leave. www.thesudburystar.com/news/sudbury...

I also visited #AubreyLake during my time in #AlgomaDistrict, which is separated from Rocky Island Lake by a dam. Both are part of the Mississagi River system, which supplies hydro to the USA. Aubrey Lake was especially gorgeous, with tons of cliffs, some great early-morning mist and rocky inlets.

In July I visited #RockyIslandLake, in #AlgomaDistrict. Stunning place. I toured the bottom half of the lake - I was not disappointed. Those early-morning reflections were perfection. The water was still as ice. My 🩵 affair w #NorthernOntario - and #Highway129 - continues. #KoralAdventureSeries

The calm after the storm... #Paddling #CrowleyLake at #sunset. Part of #KiviPark, Crowley is def worth an outing, as long as you portage into #LintonLake. Way prettier than Crowley and the trail is super easy. I can't wait to go back for golden hour... #GetOutside #ExploreTheNorth #NorthernOntario

#IdylwyldeGolfAndCountryClub will sell 10.3 acres of land to HSN. The membership voted almost 70% in favour this wk. The course will be redeveloped and modernized, and the clubhouse renovated. HSN is planning an expansion to better meet community needs. www.thesudburystar.com/news/idylwyl...

Dario Zulich launched his #KEDBusinessPark yesterday. Already, #WasteManagementCanada has indicated they plan to move into the #IndustrialPark. Gateway Casinos has also bought a plot nearby. Zulich has a big vision for this park that also includes a hotel. www.thesudburystar.com/news/ked-bus...

#TwelveElginHousingCorp, owners of 12 Elgin St. in downtown #GreaterSudbury, say they have been addressing #bedbug and #cockroach infestations with weekly visits and treatments, as needed. They blame the ongoing pest problem on non-compliance of tenants. www.thesudburystar.com/news/twelve-...

The City of #GreaterSudbury has ordered the owners of 12 Elgin St. to remedy a #bedbug infestation affecting more than 80 residents. The owners have until Sept. 8 to take care of the pests, or CGS will step in, do the work and add the costs to their taxes. www.thesudburystar.com/news/greater...

The planning cmte doesn't often go against recommendations of staff, but on Mon they approved, by a 3-2 vote, a rezoning appy that will permit a permanent residence on Long Lake, accessed via a private road. Some neighbours worry abt impacts to the lake. www.thesudburystar.com/news/despite...

#GatewayCasinos is heading east in #GreaterSudbury, to the KED2.0 lands. Formerly the Kingsway Entertainment District, Dario Zulich has rebranded the area as an employment district and got CGS $$$ to build a road. Gateway is currently located in Chelmsford. www.thesudburystar.com/news/gateway...

Ward 5 Coun. Mike Parent won a motion Monday seeking a staff report on how to address fallen and deteriorated #headstones at the #LasalleCemetery. It's been a problem for years, but soil conditions are poor, which has caused many monuments to topple. #RIP www.thesudburystar.com/news/mike-pa...

Demolition of the former General Hospital on Paris St in #GreaterSudbury should begin soon. Prep work has begun and signs have been posted. Mayor Paul Lefebvre wanted demolition expedited after a body was found inside, and a suspicious fire took place in May. www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-n...

The best way to spend a Friday night in #GreaterSudbury? It starts with a paddle and a boat... For me, it is either #KoralTheKayak or #QuillTheCanoe... Add some soft water and the wild spaces of #NorthernOntario, and you got yourself a pretty good date ❤️ ☀️ 🌲 www.thesudburystar.com/feature/padd...

The City of #GreaterSudbury is considering what to do w the Elgin St arena once the new #EventsCentre is open. Right now, CGS has no intention of holding onto it. If the bldg doesn't sell, it will be demolished to make way for parking, at least temporarily. www.thesudburystar.com/news/if-you-...

Two residents of the Louis St. housing complex in #GreaterSudbury are sounding alarm bells. Both have had bad interactions with non-tenants, and they have personal safety concerns. One woman has had 2 vehicles damaged. They want Sudbury Housing to step up. www.thesudburystar.com/news/rise-in...

Fans of #Shoresy, shot in #GreaterSudbury, should be happy. The production company has just renewed their lease for pad 1 at the Capreol arena, for another 3y. New Metric Media says the production has contributed $8M to the regional economy since 2022. www.thesudburystar.com/entertainmen...

#Homelessness is complex, so no surprise a year after launch of the #GreaterSudbury Roadmap to End Homelessness, CGS received a failing grade. Staff, however, remain optimistic and say they are making progress. At last count, 200 were living in encampments. www.thesudburystar.com/news/greater...

A lawsuit filed by Ward 11 Coun. Bill Leduc against CGS and Ward 11 resident Anastasia Rioux has been dismissed. Leduc was seeking $450K in damages, but could be on the hook for all legal fees. The lawsuit stems from an audit of his elxn campaign expenses. www.thesudburystar.com/news/court-t...

Good news to end the wk. Tenants of a bldg on #BessieSt in #GreaterSudbury have hydro and gas again. They had been w/out hydro since June 10 and gas, since June 23. They were facing eviction, but the bldg changed hands and new owner restored the utilities. www.thesudburystar.com/news/power-g...

#GreaterSudbury council will consider next wk what to do w the current arena on Elgin St once the new events centre is built. #Demolition is one option. Staff predict it would cost $5M to demolish the 74yo bldg. All part of the redevelopment of the city core. www.thesudburystar.com/news/it-woul...

#Toronto artist Travis Myers teamed up w #Skittles to restore #GreaterSudbury's #PrideFlag crosswalk on Minto St, just in time for #PrideWeek. The mural was painted in July 2024 and defaced in Aug. It was repainted, but post-winter it was in need of repairs. www.thesudburystar.com/news/toronto...

Once the City of #GreaterSudbury secures $135M in debt to finance the #EventsCentre, the municipality will be carrying debt of $600M, abt $3,333 per person. That will be the highest in ON. We are paying back about $20M annually to service our debt. Thoughts? www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-n...

Six tenants who live in a Bessie St bldg are facing #eviction after their emails/calls have gone unanswered and utilities were shut off in June. The Star made several attempts to contact Lea Nebel, a TO lawyer who is involved, but we received no response. www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-n...

A perfect Friday night with #KoralTheKayak in #GreaterSudbury. There is so much life along the river after dark... Night paddling creates such special interactions with #nature. #NorthernOntario really shines in the #summer…

The City of #GreaterSudbury is looking at establishing a fourth #DiscGolf course in Minnow Lake, in the area of the Oak Forest Trail (a Rainbow Routes trail), but not everyone is excited abt the proposal. Some residents cite safety and environmental concerns. www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-n...

Woke up to this view on the #OpikinimikaRiver in #NorthernOntario. Sandhill cranes, loons, beavers… So much wildlife. I ❤️ the north…

With #KoralTheKayak on #SamMartinLake. It was a 💜 day w oodles of #wildlife interactions, including a close encounter w a mama #bear and her 2 cubs. This is a gorgeous lake tucked into the #Boreal forest in #NorthernOntario. I would really like to know who Sam Martin was, and why he got a lake. 🐻🧸

City council has started looking at the 2026-27 budget. Mayor Paul Lefebvre has proposed a budget increase of no more than 1.7 per cent. If council keeps the levy, that means #GreaterSudbury taxpayers will be paying at least 3.2 per cent more in taxes next yr. www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-n...

The City of #GreaterSudbury has been working on increasing the number of #VolunteerFirefighters serving outlying communities. Staff said Tues they will be issuing 34 letters of employment. VFF training will begin in Aug, with a second group beginning next Jan. www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-n...

John Lalonde of #SessionsRideCompany aims to build community thru #cycling. He launched #CycleNorth last yr, which has undertaken several community-focused initiatives, inc. annual #BeaconRIde. On Wed, he will lead the #MayorsBikeRide, w Mayor Paul Lefebvre. www.thesudburystar.com/life/john-la...

#GreaterSudbury needs to increase its supply of #AffordableHousing and #housing that is accessible to lower-income folks. In their #homelessness and housing update to council, to be presented tmrw, staff outline several ways the #HousingCrisis can be addressed. www.thesudburystar.com/news/local-n...

The City of #GreaterSudbury will donate up to 80 tonnes of compost to 40 municipal #CommunityGardens. 💪🏽🌸🍎 Councillors called it a good news story and I agree. There are many benefits to gardens, whether floral or food, esp. when they are pollinator-friendly. 🐝 www.thesudburystar.com/life/city-to...

The City of #GreaterSudbury has announced some changes to its management structure, including new GMs, a couple of retirements and a new dept. The city says the changes will save money. New CAO Shari Lichterman started in Feb. She's off with a gallop. #SudPoli www.thesudburystar.com/news/city-an...

#GreaterSudbury is carrying a debt load of $311M, w more to come, Mayor Paul Lefebvre said Tuesday during the finance mtg. The city will be securing debt of abt $124M for several projects, inc. major work at #PioneerManor and the College St underpass (finally). www.thesudburystar.com/news/greater...

A motion by Coun. Benoit to take a look at a #windrow removal prgm was pulled today, after members of the ops cmte began a discussion with several Qs that couldn't be answered. Coun. Brabant said the motion could be re-intro'd in the fall, when they know more. www.thesudburystar.com/news/sudbury...

#GreaterSudbury's #HARTHub, a place to help folks recover from addiction and mental health woes, is 2+ months behind schedule. The prgm will be part of #LorraineSt #TransitionalHousing project, which is delayed due to construction problems. By July, CGS says. www.thesudburystar.com/news/sudbury...

The #VermilionRiver in #GreaterSudbury has many faces... This stretch, between Grassy and Ella Lakes, is verdant and lush. #KoralTheKayak, my buddy Lynn, her #kayak and I took a stroll down the Verm on Sat, at a leisurely pace. At times, I just floated with the current. Like #ForestBathing by kayak.

The Lively ski hill will live to see another season. After a major uptake in community interest - and higher usage in 2024-25 - council voted to keep the hill open and to proceed w some capital projects. Coun. Benoit called it an "amazing success story." www.thesudburystar.com/news/beautif...

Sounds about right…