Greater Sudbury Fire Services is on the scene of a small fire in the bush area behind Countryside Arena. The fire is currently under control and there is no risk to residents and businesses in the area. A reminder that a fire ban is still in effect for all of Greater Sudbury.

Today we celebrated the naming of Meagan Duhamel Drive (formerly Turner Drive) in Lively.

L’interdiction d’allumer des feux en plein air est maintenue dans le Grand Sudbury La pluie qui a accompagné l’orage de lundi était limitée à certains secteurs de la Ville du Grand Sudbury. Elle a peu contribué à améliorer la sécheresse en cours dans la Ville du Grand Sudbury. Par conséquent, l’interdiction d’allumer des feux en plein air déclarée le vendredi 6 juillet reste en vigueur. L’interdiction a été déclarée à cause de la chaleur extrême et de la sécheresse. Tous les feux en plein air, y compris les feux de camp, les feux de foyer, les feux de résidus de culture et tout autre type de feu en plein air, sont interdits. Tous les permis de feux en plein air ont été annulés pour la durée de l'interdiction. Seuls les barbecues à gaz et au charbon sont permis. Si, par suite d'une violation de l'interdiction, les pompiers devaient intervenir, on pourrait facturer à la personne responsable tous les coûts liés aux services d'incendie. On surveille les conditions météorologiques chaque jour. La Ville avertira les résidents lèvera cette interdiction. Pour obtenir des renseignements à jour sur l’interdiction, on invite les résidents à téléphoner à la ligne directe automatisée des Services d’incendie au 705 674-4455, poste 2760 ou à consulter le www.grandsudbury.ca/services-d-incendie.

Those running for mayor and council should focus on the Kingsway Entertainment District and The Junction, planning the city’s infrastructure investments, supporting business at Tom Davies Squ…

Concerned by low water levels in the city, Conservation Sudbury is asking people to voluntarily reduce water consumption by 10 per cent.Conservation Sudbury has also placed the city under a Level 1…

 It was a hero’s welcome for Meagan Duhamel — and she has the sign to prove it.Duhamel’s athletic accomplishments were honoured Friday with a new street name, just around the…

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"I have been getting calls from players, saying, 'I saw that you were the coach for the U Sports All-Star team,' interested in Laurentian." Stacey Colarossi is raising the profile of the Voyageurs women's hockey team! https://www.thesudburystar.com/sports/local-sports/u-sports-wins-could-be-boost-for-colarossi-voyageurs

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Michael Persinger. Dr. Persinger, or Dr. P as many of his students referred to him, was a very engaged member of the Laurentian community. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1967. He received his MA in Physiological Psychology from the University of Tennessee in 1969, and his Ph.D. from the University of Manitoba in 1971. Dr. Persinger began his academic career at Laurentian in 1971 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology. In 1975, he was promoted to Associate Professor, and became Full Professor in 1980. In 1983, Dr. Persinger founded the Behavioural Neuroscience program at Laurentian, bringing together psychology, chemistry, and biology. He remained Coordinator of the Behavioural Neuroscience program until his passing. Dr. Persinger was globally renowned for his scholarly contributions, having published hundreds of peer-reviewed academic journal articles across several different fields of study during his entire academic career. Much of his work focused on the commonalities that exist between the sciences and aimed to integrate fundamental concepts from various branches of science. He was a regular contributor to national and international television and radio programs, speaking on topics such as unusual experiences, climate change, religious experiences and many more. He was twice the recipient of TVO’s Top Ten University Lecturers (2005 and 2006) as well as the winner of TVO’s Best Lecturer in 2007. Dr. Persinger served on a number of committees both at Laurentian University and beyond. He was a long-time member of Senate starting in 2007 and served as the Senate representative to Laurentian’s Board of Governors since 2012. Dr. Persinger never hesitated to ask important questions of the various governing bodies and fought for what he believed in. Any students with academic questions should contact the Office of the Registrar at Laurentian Hub. Neuroscience students can contact Dr. Hélène Joly (hjoly@laurentian.ca x 2333) or Dr. Cynthia Whissell (cwhissell@laurentian.ca x 4251). Masters or Ph.D. students should contact the dean of Graduate Studies, Dr. David Lesbarrères (dlesbarreres@g.laurentian.ca x 3232). Counselling is available for students at (705) 673-6506 and for faculty and staff by calling EFAP at 1-844-880-9142. We will send funeral details once they are available.

🌲🌳This year is the 40th anniversary of Greater Sudbury's regreening efforts, which have completely transformed the city and the region for the better. Peter Beckett talks about the early efforts to plant trees and clean the city's air, the and work our future leaders still have left to do. 🌲🌳Cette année marque le 40e anniversaire des efforts de reverdissement du Grand Sudbury, qui ont complètement transformé la ville et la région. Peter Beckett parle des premiers efforts pour planter des arbres et nettoyer l'air de la ville, et le travail que nos futurs leaders ont encore à faire.

Do you have information about an incident where you observed or encountered an aggressive driver? Are vehicles speeding in your neighbourhood or in school zones? Are drivers disobeying stop signs or traffic lights? Are individuals operating vessels in an unsafe manner on our waterways? Have you observed persons operating ATV’s on roadways that are not permitted by By-Law? Safety on our roadways and waterways is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage anyone who identifies problematic issues or behaviours on our roads and waterways to submit a Vehicular Safety Concerns report: https://reporting.gsps.ca/TrafficConcerns.html This includes off-road vehicles, snowmobiles on roads and trails, and concerns involving vessels on our waterways. A Vehicular Safety Concerns report is appropriate when: - You don’t know the license plate number - An issue is happening at a location (land or water) that you have observed firsthand A Vehicular Safety concern observed within the boundaries of the City of Greater Sudbury should outline the specific location, a description of the issue and behaviour, how often it occurs, the time of day, and any other observations. Once a submission is received by the Greater Sudbury Police Service, the information will be reviewed by the Traffic Management Unit for follow-up if required. If the traffic concern involves a specific vehicle where the licence plate is KNOWN, please submit a Road Watch report online: https://reporting.gsps.ca/RoadWatch.html Instances of unsafe lane changes, and disobeying traffic lights and stop signs are some typical types of behaviours that qualify for a Road Watch submission. As accurate a description as possible of the incident should be submitted. Providing as much information as possible will help ensure that action will be taken against the suspect vehicle owner. At the end of the day, speeding and dangerous driving affects us all. If you see an impaired driver, street racing or other behaviour that poses an immediate risk to public safety, please call 911.

We have received several complaints involving various lakes across Sudbury regarding the operation of PWC’s aka Personal Water Craft (such as Sea-Doos). The complaints are often in regard to speed, noise, and the PWC operators doing tricks. The law states that anyone operating a PWC must slow down to 10 km/h when within 30 metres of shore. The exception to this is if they are towing a person away from shore (then the PWC must be a 3-seater – operator, spotter and a seat for the person being towed). However, there is no law against PWC noise out on the lake or PWC operators performing tricks. If a PWC operator is driving dangerously close to other boats to a point where the other boats have to take evasive action, then this could result in a careless or dangerous driving charge. Additional laws regarding PWC’s: − Operator must be 16 yrs of age with a Boater’s Card − The PWC must be licenced (numbers on the side) − Must be wearing or have available a PFD (personal floatation device such as a life jacket) − Have other safety equipment on board. See Safe Boating Guide: http://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/TP-511e.pdf Let’s all be safe and considerate of others while enjoying Sudbury’s waters.

We all want to get home to our families at the end of the day. Construction workers shouldn’t have to feel endangered when working on the roads due to speeding or impatient drivers. Be extra careful when driving through construction zones and areas where people are working on or near the road. When approaching a construction zone, proceed with caution and obey all warning signs, people and/or devices that are directing traffic through the area. Lower speed limits are posted to increase worker safety and reflect increased road hazards, such as construction vehicles in the area, uneven or gravel surfaces, and narrowed lanes. Treat people working on roads with respect, and be patient if traffic is delayed. What’s at risk when you don’t slow down in a construction zone? • You risk a collision involving yourself and another vehicle or a road worker. There can be workers on or near the road operating heavy equipment, working with hand tools on the ground or acting as flag persons. • Road workers could also be hidden behind equipment, materials, etc. The faster you drive, the more risk you have of seriously injuring someone. • Even when it seems that there is no activity in a construction zone, there may be other less obvious/hidden hazards such as fresh oil, loose gravel chips and uneven pavement. • When workers are present, fines for speeding in construction zones are doubled. Demerit points will also be applied to the driver’s record if convicted. Tips for Driving in Construction Zones • Check road reports ahead of time and use an alternate route if possible. • Construction or road maintenance zones will have roadway signs in advance to warn motorists that road work is being done. • When approaching a construction zone, use extra caution, and slow down where people are working on or near the road. • Obey all directions by flag people. • Be patient with construction speed limits and road markers. Expect delays and be aware that your trip will take a little longer. • Obey all warning signs, traffic control devices and posted speed limits within the zone. • Avoid changing lanes. • Be ready day or night as road construction can happen at any time. • Vehicles ahead of you may stop unexpectedly so keep lots of space and be prepared to stop. • Keep space between your vehicle and any equipment parked, or being operated, in these zones. • If your lane is blocked and no one is directing traffic, yield to the traffic coming from the opposite direction. When the way is clear, move carefully around the obstacle. • Avoid all distractions while driving such as texting, phone calls, Snapchatting, eating, doing makeup, changing the radio station, and anything else that takes your eyes off the road or hands off the steering wheel. Let’s make sure everyone can go home to their families at the end of the day. #WorkZoneWednesday