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Cloudy today Wind becoming east 20 km/h in the morning. High 7. Wind chill minus 7 in the morning. UV index 2 or low. Partly cloudy tonight. Low plus 3.

Tragic situation: 'This man does not belong in jail,' Sudbury judge says - Family, lawyers say system is failing man whose life was dramatically changed after going into a diabetic coma and suffering a brain injury.

Greater Sudbury councillors ignore advice, approve mining business move: BMG Engineering Ltd. wants to move its operations to land in Chelmsford off Highway 144.

Elliot Lake man found dancing and urinating inside minivan: Driver, 49, had crack, fentanyl, rum and beer in vehicle: OPP.

Sudbury's 'hot' construction boom putting pressure on city - Cecutti: When the weather cools the budget discussions begin at city hall.

Following two days of intense deliberations last December, city council ratified a 2024-25 municipal operating budget totalling more than $1.5 billion — approximately $782.8 million in 2024 and $804.2 million in 2025. Councillors also passed a four-year capital budget worth an additional $680 million or so.

Tony Cecutti, the city’s GM of growth and infrastructure, said earlier this week a major part of the municipal budget is devoted to his division.

The growth and infrastructure department has been busy and it has a robust roster of activities planned for next year. An engineering review is underway; along with work on the employment lands strategy, which will “bring industrial land-servicing to a shovel-ready status.”

The disappearance of Juanita Migwans, a 30-year-old First Nations woman last seen on Oct. 2 in M’Chigeeng First Nation, has her family fearing the worst. Her loved ones believe she may have been abducted by drug dealers from the Greater Toronto Area who have been infiltrating First Nations such as M’Chigeeng.

Migwans, who was reported missing on Oct. 7, had struggled with addiction in recent years, her family said.

“There’s been no activity on her bank account,” said her aunt, Mary Ashcroft, who took to social media to urge anyone with information to come forward. “Our fear is they may have taken her against her will. She could be anywhere.”

Lest we forget: Sylvia Prevost, left, president of Branch 76 of the Royal Canadian Legion, Bernadette Lamirande, Branch 76 poppy chair, and Sharleen Sisson, Zone Commander of District H, lay a wreath at the launch of the Poppy Campaign at Branch 76 in Sudbury, Ont. on Friday October 25, 2024. Poppies are now available at area businesses and volunteers will be at a number of locations with poppies. Poppies will be available until November 11. The branch is inviting the community to the Sudbury Community Arena on Nov. 11 for a Remembrance Day Service starting at 10:30 a.m. John Lappa/Sudbury Star/Postmedia Network

Wolves will learn from early ups and downs, captain McCoy says

Giving up three goals in the opening 10 minutes is never a good thing, but if you ask captain Donovan McCoy, you don’t gain any experience from having things go your way all the time.

The 20-year-old blueliner was back in the lineup for two games this weekend after spending the last five on the sidelines with an injury. McCoy was part of an exciting 3-1 victory over the visiting North Bay Battalion on Friday at Sudbury Community Arena, as well as a tough 6-3 loss to the Ottawa 67’s on Sunday afternoon.

The Wolves dug themselves a hole early as the 67’s scored 30 seconds into the game, made it 2-0 at the 3:27 mark and had leads of 3-0 and 6-1 before the Wolves made a late comeback attempt.

The loss dropped the Sudbury to 7-5-0-0 on the season, but McCoy, who started last season as captain of the Peterborough Petes and this season with a C on his Wolves jersey, figures it’s good to go through all of that sooner than later.

The love of reading: Registered early childhood educator Sadie Fortier reads a book for Charlotte Muraska, 2, at the main site of the Discovery Early Learning and Care location in Garson, Ont. on Thursday October 24, 2024. The child care centre celebrated Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day. John Lappa/Sudbury Star/Postmedia Network

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Check out what's happening in the community with the list below.

Oct. 28

Improv classes: Five-session beginner and intermediate improv classes will be held on Monday nights at the Sudbury Indie Cinema on Mackenzie Street starting Oct. 28 until Nov. 25. The cost for a five-class pass is $75. The cost for a drop-in class is $20. Learn to improvise in a safe, non-judgmental environment, improve your confidence and public-speaking skills, and also learn to problem solve and “think outside the box.” For more information or to register, visit www.oddhawks.com/improv.

Arts: The Northern Artists Gallery invites interested individuals to join its board. Northern Artists Gallery is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping artists and craftspeople bring attention to their work and artistic talents. Candidates are invited to submit their resumé via to northernartistsgallery@gmail.com by Oct. 27.

Donate blood and plasma: The Sudbury plasma donor centre at 900 Lasalle Blvd. Book now on blood.ca, use the GiveBlood app or call 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283).

50/50 draw: Sudbury Better Beginnings Better Futures is holding a 50/50 draw in October. Tickets are three for $10, 10 for $20, 75 for $50, and 200 for $100. Tickets will be sold now through to Oct. 30. For more information, visit sudburybetterbeginningsbetterfutures.rafflenexus.com.

Film Fungi: Web of Life, until November. To buy tickets to Science North or Dynamic Earth or to learn more about its offerings, visit sciencenorth.ca.

Film: T. REX, Until March 2025, To buy tickets to Science North or Dynamic Earth or to learn more about summer offerings, visit sciencenorth.ca.

Art: The Full Circle Art Gallery has opened on the main floor of Elm Place Mall close to the food court. Go to fullcircleart.ca for more information about exhibits. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Sundays.

Radio: Sudbury's community radio station CKLU 96.7 caters to all music tastes. The Sounds of Scotland airs Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at noon. Maestro’s Picks runs Sunday at noon. Broadway fans are in their element on Mondays at 11 a.m. as they tune into Sounds of Broadway. Allan Walsh's take on the jazz world in Jazz Sounds is always worth listening to on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. JazzMania airing Saturdays at 6 p.m. is equally informative and entertaining. Most CKLU radio shows are aired twice weekly. Check out the schedule at cklu.ca and listen to what you love.

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Hockey legend visits Sudbury

Sundin reflects on hockey career, family life in new book: Leafs legend makes stop in Sudbury to promote his memoir, Home and Away.

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