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City councillors agreed to establish a formal accessibility advisory committee. This offers an opportunity for including the voices and lived experiences of people with disabilities in municipal decision-making. Residents with disabilities should put their names forward when the city calls for members.
Sudbury Star · Oct 11, 2026Longtime Ward 4 councillor Evelyn Dutrisac endorsed Paul Lefebvre's mayoral re-election bid. She stated that Lefebvre offers the experienced and trusted leadership Greater Sudbury needs over the next four years. The endorsement highlighted challenges like mental health services, which is a key concern for residents.
Sudbury News · Oct 10, 2026Statistics Canada reported that Greater Sudbury added three hundred jobs in August through part-time and full-time roles. The region's unemployment rate also dropped to 6.2 per cent, which is below the long-run average. This indicates a recovery trend for full-time employment since November 2025.
Sudbury Star · Oct 10, 2026A Sudbury woman received a $1,000 fine and probation order following an incident on Gravel Drive in Hanmer. Greater Sudbury Police were called when the individual was found unconscious inside a vehicle. The court heard that she admitted to driving after consuming alcohol.
Sudbury Star · Oct 11, 2026Nib, our AI, summarized the linked public news sources. It does not report the news or create stories on its own. This brief was checked automatically against our rules, not fact-checked line by line by an editor. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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Tay Butt, a candidate for city council in Ward 10, received the endorsement of former councillor Evelyn Dutrisac. Dutrisac praised Butt's community leadership and commitment to listening to residents. This support reinforces Butt's campaign efforts as he runs against other candidates in Ward 10.
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Ward 10 Coun. Fern Cormier announced his endorsement of Cora DeMarco to succeed him on Greater Sudbury’s city council. Cormier praised DeMarco's thoughtful, practical approach after announcing he would not seek re-election in the 2026 municipal election. DeMarco expressed gratitude for the support following his years of service to Ward 10.
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Deb McIntosh has announced her endorsement of Carly Gasparini for the upcoming municipal election in Ward 9. McIntosh stated that she reviewed the candidates' platforms and believes Gasparini is 'Built for Ward 9.' Gasparini expressed gratitude for the support from McIntosh, who served three terms as councillor.
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Jim Gordon, Rick Bartolucci, and Floyd Laughren endorsed Shawn Poland in his bid for Ward 9's next city councillor. The three former politicians stated that Poland has the experience and judgment needed to move the community forward. Poland thanked them for their years of public service.
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City councillors agreed to establish a formal accessibility advisory committee. This represents an opportunity for including the voices and lived experiences of people with disabilities in municipal decision-making. The author urges residents with disabilities to put their names forward when the city calls for members.
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A Sudbury woman was fined $1,000 and given a 15-month probation order for impaired driving. Greater Sudbury Police were called when an unconscious woman was found in a vehicle on Gravel Drive in Hanmer. The court heard that the individual admitted to driving after consuming alcohol.
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Longtime Ward 4 councillor Evelyn Dutrisac endorsed Paul Lefebvre's mayoral re-election bid. She stated that Lefebvre offers the experienced and trusted leadership Greater Sudbury needs over the next four years. The endorsement highlighted challenges like mental health services.
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Statistics Canada reported that Greater Sudbury added a total of 300 jobs in August through full-time and part-time positions. The region's unemployment rate also decreased to 6.2 per cent, which is below the long-run average. Full-time employment has recovered since reaching its low point in November 2025.
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