Residents of Greater Sudbury can start their day informed with these key stories from Nickel City.
Seismic Event Recorded in Greater Sudbury
On Sunday night, a seismic event measuring 2.9 on the magnitude scale was recorded at 8:46 p.m. The Canadian Hazards Information Service confirmed that this was a mining-related occurrence. It was located at Vale Base Metals property, near notable sites such as the Gertrude Mine, Creighton Mine No. 9, and SNOLAB.
Cyclist Injured in Collision with Police Cruiser
A serious accident occurred on Saturday morning involving a cyclist and a marked police cruiser. The collision took place around 8:50 a.m. when the cyclist, traveling north on Regent Street, crossed in front of the westbound cruiser on Lorne Street. Paramedics rushed the cyclist to the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. The Special Investigations Unit is currently investigating the incident.
Missing Senior Found Deceased in Coniston
In a tragic development, a 72-year-old man, reported missing from Coniston, has been found deceased. Greater Sudbury Police located his body along Allen Street around 5 a.m. today. Authorities had searched overnight in hopes of finding him. Police have stated that foul play is not suspected, and they have expressed condolences to the family.
Ontario Announces Fast-Track Process for New Mines
The Ontario government has introduced a new initiative called the one-project one-process (1P1P) system. This aims to expedite mine development. Energy and Mines Minister Stephen Lecce highlighted this initiative’s importance in light of economic challenges posed by tariffs on Canadian goods. He emphasized the need for mining to strengthen Ontario’s economy.
Speed Limit Increase Approved for Municipal Road 15
The operations committee of the city council has approved a speed limit increase on Municipal Road 15 from 60 km/h to 70 km/h, pending ratification on October 21. Additionally, two stop signs on Dell Street will be removed, while existing traffic measures at the Costco parking lot will remain unchanged. This decision reflects careful consideration of local traffic conditions.
New Bulgarian Restaurant Opens in Sudbury
A & A European Cuisine, a new Bulgarian restaurant, opened in Sudbury’s Elm Place Mall food court on September 2. Founded by newcomers Anelia Georgieva and Albena Vasileva, the restaurant aims to introduce authentic Bulgarian dishes to the community. To entice customers, they offer samples of traditional meals such as shopska salad, kebabche, and cabbage rolls.
