2023

Lifeguards on Duty at Municipal Beaches Beginning Saturday, June 17
June 5, 2023
Lifeguards on Duty at Municipal Beaches Beginning Saturday, June 17

Seven municipal beaches are set to open with lifeguard supervision, beginning Saturday, June 17.

Heat warning: June 1, 2023
May 31, 2023
Heat warning: June 1, 2023

Heat warnings are issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada when the forecast rises for two days to 29 degrees Celsius or above during the day and 18 degrees Celsius or above at night, or the humidex is 36 or above.

Garson Arena Proposed to Be Renamed after Former Greater Sudbury Resident and Hockey Hall of Famer, George Armstrong
May 31, 2023
Garson Arena Proposed to Be Renamed after Former Greater Sudbury Resident and Hockey Hall of Famer, George Armstrong

On January 12, 2023, the Nickel Centre Minor Hockey Association put forward a formal request to rename the Garson Community Centre and Arena as the George Armstrong Community Centre and Arena.

Fire Ban in Effect at Midnight Tonight
May 30, 2023
Fire Ban in Effect at Midnight Tonight

Due to high temperatures and  dry conditions expected to continue through the coming days, the City of Greater Sudbury has declared an open-air fire ban effective, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 12:01 a.m.

BEV In Depth: Mines to Mobility Keynote Speakers for 2023
May 30, 2023
BEV In Depth: Mines to Mobility Keynote Speakers for 2023

Mining and automotive sector delegates from across the country will arrive in Greater Sudbury on May 31 and June 1, 2023, for the second annual BEV In Depth: Mines to Mobility conference.

Celebrate Bike Month in Greater Sudbury
May 29, 2023
Celebrate Bike Month in Greater Sudbury

Rediscover the joy of riding a bike during our annual Bike Month celebrations throughout the month of June.

Seniors Ride Free on GOVA Transit Every Tuesday in June
May 29, 2023
Seniors Ride Free on GOVA Transit Every Tuesday in June

Individuals aged 65 and older can ride GOVA Transit for free every Tuesday in June.

City Recognizes OLG for Community Recognition Program Funding
May 25, 2023
City Recognizes OLG for Community Recognition Program Funding

The City of Greater Sudbury thanked the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) for their continued support during a cheque presentation at Tom Davies Square on May 25.

City Looking for Feedback to Develop Updated Sustainable Waste Strategy
May 24, 2023
City Looking for Feedback to Develop Updated Sustainable Waste Strategy

The City of Greater Sudbury is developing an updated Sustainable Waste Strategy to guide how the community will manage waste for the next 10 years.

Paramedic Week 2023: Diversity in Paramedicine
May 23, 2023
Paramedic Week 2023: Diversity in Paramedicine

May 21 to 27, 2023 marks Paramedic Week across Canada, a time to show our appreciation for the hard work and contributions of paramedics in our community.

2023 Victoria Day Municipal Service Schedule
May 18, 2023
2023 Victoria Day Municipal Service Schedule

The municipal service schedule for Victoria Day, Monday, May 22.

City of Greater Sudbury Sees Steady Growth in First Quarter of 2023
May 16, 2023
City of Greater Sudbury Sees Steady Growth in First Quarter of 2023

The construction industry in Greater Sudbury remains steady in the first quarter of 2023 with a total of $31.8 million in construction value of building permits issued. The construction of single, semi-detached homes and new secondary units registered contribute to diversification of the housing stock across the community.

City Investing in 2023 Capital Projects
May 15, 2023
City Investing in 2023 Capital Projects

The 2023 construction season has begun. There are a number of major projects with Council-approved budgets that will begin this year, including:

Be Bear Wise This Spring
May 12, 2023
Be Bear Wise This Spring

Spring has finally arrived and so have the bears. 

The deadline to submit feedback on the Emergency Service Station Location review has been extended to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023.
May 10, 2023
The deadline to submit feedback on the Emergency Service Station Location review has been extended to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Residents of Copper Cliff and Waters/Lively still have the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about the review and recommendations during upcoming drop-in information sessions. Those sessions are scheduled as follows:
 

Residents and Builders Encouraged to Take Advantage of Current Development Charge Rates
May 8, 2023
Residents and Builders Encouraged to Take Advantage of Current Development Charge Rates

Effective July 1, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury’s Development Charge (DC) rates will increase by 9.9 per cent. 

Parking Interruptions at Two Municipal Parking Lots from May 8 to 19
May 5, 2023
Parking Interruptions at Two Municipal Parking Lots from May 8 to 19

Geotechnical work will take place on municipal property downtown, beginning May 8 with an estimated completion on May 19, 2023.

City Has Drinking Water and Shower Facilities Available for Dowling Residents Experiencing Issues
May 4, 2023
City Has Drinking Water and Shower Facilities Available for Dowling Residents Experiencing Issues

Flooding in the Dowling area has compromised the water in some private well and point water systems. This is not affecting the municipal water system

City Testing Sudbury Alerts Emergency Notification System May 12
May 2, 2023
City Testing Sudbury Alerts Emergency Notification System May 12

As part of Emergency Preparedness Week from May 7 to 13, 2023, the City of Greater Sudbury will test its Sudbury Alerts emergency notification system. The test will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Mining and Automotive Sector Meet in Greater Sudbury for the Second Annual Battery Electric Vehicle Conference
April 28, 2023
Mining and Automotive Sector Meet in Greater Sudbury for the Second Annual Battery Electric Vehicle Conference

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2023 BEV In-Depth: Mines to Mobility conference will continue to advance the conversation toward a fully-integrated battery electric supply chain in Ontario and throughout Canada.