2016

February 23, 2016
Traffic Update - February 23

MR 35, between Azilda and Chelmsford; Various locations

February 22, 2016
Volunteers Wanted for Lead Testing Program

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment passed a mandatory regulation in 2007 that requires municipalities to regularly sample potable water in homes and businesses for potential lead contamination.

February 19, 2016
Run. Jump. Play. Everyday! Select City of Greater Sudbury Libraries Offering Free Snowshoe Lending Program

The City of Greater Sudbury in partnership with the Nickel District Conservation Authority, Rainbow Routes and the Healthy Kids Community Challenge now has snowshoes to lend out to the public.

February 18, 2016
New TransCab Service for Dowling, Onaping and Levack Starts Monday, February 29

Residents of Dowling, Onaping and Levack will test fixed route TransCab service to and from their communities on a six month trial basis, starting Monday, February 29.

February 17, 2016
Greater Sudbury Transit Fare Increase Effective March 1, 2016

Greater Sudbury Transit fares will increase on March 1 in accordance with By-law 2016-11, Miscellaneous User Fees. The fare increase will help maintain customer service, facilities and equipment.

February 16, 2016
Public Session Reminder: Tom Davies Square Courtyard Redesign Concepts

Residents are reminded to attend a public session on Thursday, February 18, 2016, to view and comment on three concepts for the Tom Davies Square Courtyard Redesign.

February 12, 2016
Know Who to Call to Repair a Sewer Backup: City of Greater Sudbury Implements New Sewer Backup Procedures

The City of Greater Sudbury is improving service for residents who experience a sewer backup in their home or place of business. Effective February 16, residents have two options to report a sewer backup.

February 12, 2016
Seniors Ride Free on Greater Sudbury Transit Every Monday Starting March 1

Greater Sudbury Council has approved a pilot program to extend free Greater Sudbury Transit service to senior citizens age 65 and over. Starting March 1, 2016, seniors can ride free every Monday. The Seniors Ride Free pilot program will continue for six months, with financial support from the Provincial Gas Tax Fund.

February 11, 2016
City of Greater Sudbury Presented with $10,000 Excellence in Municipal Risk Management Award

Frank Cowan Company proudly presented the City of Greater Sudbury with the Excellence in Municipal Risk Management Award valued at $10,000.

February 11, 2016
New Definition of Senior Starts March 1 for Greater Sudbury Transit Fares

City of Greater Sudbury Council has approved an amendment to the miscellaneous user fee by-law that redefines the starting age for discounted transit fares from age 55 to age 65. A review of transit fares found that Greater Sudbury was one of only two public transit providers across Ontario offering discounts to passengers starting at age 55.