2021

A group of community members in Wanup wants to create a new recreation opportunity in their area. The City of Greater Sudbury is reaching out to the public to hear what your priorities are.

There will be changes to some City of Greater Sudbury services throughout the holidays. 

Adanac Ski Hill opened for the season on Monday, December 20.

The City of Greater Sudbury notes, consistent with previous public comments by staff and members of City Council, that current commitments for development at the site known as the Kingsway Entertainment District are currently limited to site preparation.

During the Fall months, you have heard me echo messages of safety coming from the Medical Officer of Health - now more than ever I must help echo this message ahead of the holidays.

Beginning January 1, 2022, the Recycling Drop-Off Depot located at 1825 Frobisher St. will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Sunday.

Following deliberations by the Finance and Administration Committee, City Council approved the 2022 Municipal Budget with significant investments in numerous priority areas, including housing and social services supports, active transportation, recreation, roads, winter control and water and wastewater.

Budget deliberations will continue on Wednesday, December 15 at 4 p.m.

As COVID-19 case rates in Greater Sudbury remain high and continue to increase, Public Health Sudbury & Districts has implemented additional protective measures to reduce virus transmission in the community and relieve mounting pressures on the local health-care system.

The deadline to apply for the 2021 Elderly Property Tax Assistance Credit is December 31, 2021.

Greater Sudbury Public Library (GSPL) will be launching a promotional campaign in December to highlight recent additions to library services and collections and to remind residents that libraries not only provide information and entertainment in physical and digital formats, but can help you get connected to the Internet at the same time.

With a special weather statement issued by Environment Canada calling for 10 to 25 cm of snow, strong winds and the possibility of freezing rain, City crews are ready for this year’s first major snowfall.

The Growth and Infrastructure department of the City of Greater Sudbury will continue to benefit from the management of two established leaders. Brittany Hallam, new Director of Linear Infrastructure Services, and Renee Brownlee, new Director of Environmental Services, will continue to lead these respective areas after acting in their roles for the past year.

Budget deliberations will continue next week, with the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 7 at 4 p.m.

The City of Greater Sudbury, through the 2021 Greater Sudbury Arts and Culture Grant program, awarded $532,554 to 32 recipients in support of the artistic, cultural and creative expression of local residents and groups.

The Overnight Parking By-law will be in effect from December 1 until March 31. During this time, parking is not permitted on any roadway, highway, laneway or side street within the city, between midnight and 7 a.m.

Effective December 6, 2021, GOVA Zone will be delivered by a new service provider. This means customers will need to call a new number when booking a GOVA Zone ride.

The City of Greater Sudbury is seeking volunteers to evaluate applications and recommend funding allocations for activities that will support the local arts and culture community in 2022.