DOWNTOWN PARKING Beginning July 1, the Energy Court parking lot located off Lorne Street between The Beer Store and the Sherwin-Williams paint store will be available to monthly pass holders due to an increased demand for downtown parking.[...]
Street sweeping almost done
The City of Greater Sudbury’s street sweeping program will be complete by the Victoria Day weekend, the municipality said in a release. Minor clean up will follow over the next two weeks. Line painting is underway in various locations throughout the city.[...]
Special law limits rights: Bar association
MONTREAL — The Quebec Bar Association says it’s “seriously concerned” about the provincial government’s bill that aims to quell the student crisis. Louis Masson, the head of the association, says Bill 78 “clearly limits” the right to freedom of assembly.[...]
Law a ‘declaration of war’
MONTREAL — A provincial politician and Quebec’s main student group talked Friday about using civil disobedience to fight a special law aimed at stopping growing social unrest.[...]
Not happy with new Resident Evil game
I’m a man with a broad I scope admit, when it comes to genre appreciation. Entertainment-wise, I love a good zombie flick. Gaming-wise, shooters are my go-to choice for fun. Combining the two should produce great results.[...]
News Briefs
ONE DRUNK DRIVER Thursday’s RIDE spot checks ended with one drunk driving related charge. Greater Sudbury Police checked 323 cars in the areas of Larch Street at Lisgar Street, Lloyd Street at Mathew Street, Regent Street at Caswell Drive and Regent Street at Bouchard Street.[...]
Walleye season opens today
T he silence was shattered and ravaged by the shrill alarm clock that my buddy brought from down south. Everyone in camp was startled as it awoke everybody in the house. “Where did you get a harsh-sounding contraption like that,” I hollered as I nearly slipped and fell as I quickly got up.[...]
letters to the editor
Abortion photos tell the real story Re: A fetus’s real right is to be born in a loving home –May 10. It is interesting to see how people twist reality to suit their ends: comparing an unborn child to making a cake.[...]
Loving the long weekend
When it comes to the grill, are Canadians carnivorous? Absolutely! And this long weekend’s going to be paying tribute to cook and grill and all those delicious al fresco dishes that can be whipped up on the outdoor barbecue — including steak and vegetables.[...]
New rules target escort agencies in Saskatoon
A City of Saskatoon proposal would see escort agencies operated in Saskatoon’s industrial areas, as far away as possible from homes.
Wall continues verbal duel with Mulcair
Brad Wall’s verbal sparring match with Thomas Mulcair continued on Wednesday, with Saskatchewan’s premier saying the latest comments from the federal NDP leader show “his facts are wrong and what he’s doing is very divisive in the country.”
U of S to scrutinize all of its expenses
Everything is on the table for potential cutbacks as the University of Saskatchewan aims to reduce its operating expenses by tens of millions of dollars.
Track-hoe operator guilty of OHS charges in fatal blast
A Nipawin man has been found guilty of charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act in connection with an explosion that killed two men in the community in 2008.
‘Creative thinking’ strengthens downtown
Saskatoon’s downtown is poised to capture more of the city’s explosive growth, but a lack of residential development has held back revitalization, says a new national report.
