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CEMI digs deeper into mining research

CEMI digs deeper into mining research

Sudbury ’s Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) plans to launch a Canada-wide request for proposals by late September for projects that would fall under its $46-million Ultra Deep Mining Network.
Referendum to settle Sudbury store hours debate

Referendum to settle Sudbury store hours debate

On Oct. 27, Sudbury voters will decide whether or not the city's store hours should be deregulated at the municipal level.
Home Builders' Association warns against illegal builders in Sudbury

Home Builders' Association warns against illegal builders in Sudbury

Illegal home builders can cost new homeowners hundreds of thousands of dollars if something goes wrong with their new home.
NORCAT's CEO looks ahead after two years

NORCAT's CEO looks ahead after two years

When Don Duval moved to Sudbury two years ago, to take over the reigns as the CEO of the Northern Centre for Advanced Technology (NORCAT), he admits he did not know a whole lot about the city. “I had spent the last 15 years either in the U.S.
Mining equipment manufacturer diversifies to survive

Mining equipment manufacturer diversifies to survive

Were it not for an aggressive stance to diversify its manufacturing line, Marcotte Mining Machinery Services Inc.
Sudbury Basin largely unexplored: geologist

Sudbury Basin largely unexplored: geologist

Despite occupying one of the most mineral-rich areas of the world, large swaths of the Sudbury basin have remained unexplored.
Northern ag forum slated for October

Northern ag forum slated for October

Northern Ontario farmers are being invited to participate in a two-day forum to discuss the future of agriculture in the North. The Northern Ontario Agriculture Roundtable is scheduled to take place Oct. 28-29 at the Holiday Inn in Sudbury.
Sudbury lagging in business attraction, says industry group

Sudbury lagging in business attraction, says industry group

Sudbury is lagging behind other northeastern Ontario cities when it comes to attracting new business in the mining supply and services sector, said the executive director of the Sudbury Area Mining Supply and Service Association.
Miners raise $60,000 for cancer research

Miners raise $60,000 for cancer research

With the swing of a golf club, Miners for Cancer has raised more than $60,000 for equipment, patient care and research in Northern Ontario.
Family discovers abandoned mine shaft in Sudbury backyard

Family discovers abandoned mine shaft in Sudbury backyard

A Sudbury family got the shock of their lives last month when they discovered what they thought was a sinkhole in their backyard was actually an abandoned mine shaft.