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October 2012 Archives

Creepy crawly treats

creepy crawly treats.jpg Sandra Lautenschlager is the owner of Boo-Bah-Lou 2 The Candy Store in downtown Sudbury. She drops by with some treats that might give you the shivers - chocolate covered bugs and flavoured larvae and Markus Schwabe gets to sample some of them. Listen audio (runs 7:05)

New program for cancer screening on James Bay Coast

A new project is being launched on the James Bay Coast to encourage residents to be screened for cancer. We spoke with the Chief Quality Officer with the Weeneebayko Health Authority in Moose Factory about why the program is being put into place. Listen audio (runs 6:21)

Report says horse racing can survive in Ontario

A new report makes recommendations on how to keep horse racing viable without the slots in Ontario. Ted McMeekin, the province's Minister of Agriculture, talked about the report with the CBC's Martha Dillman. Listen audio (runs 6:46)

The right words for Sudbury's shopping referendum question

Choosing the right words... Greater Sudbury city council debated the wording for the referendum questions on store hours to be put to voters in 2014. We have some of the council's debate and reaction to what was decided. Listen audio (runs 6:16)

Hope Air

Hope Air is a national charity that offers free flights to people who may not otherwise be able to attend their medical appointments. You'll hear from a Northern Ontario resident who used the service and from the Executive Director of the charity. Listen audio (runs 8:00)

Red Cross prepared for post-tropical storm Sandy

The CBC's Amy Dodge spoke with David St. George from the Red Cross branch in Sudbury about how prepared the organization is to provide support in dealing with the effects post-tropical storm Sandy. Listen audio (runs 5:11)

ONTC's severance commitments

Rumours have been circulating about just how much severance packages are going to cost the province in the divestment of the ONTC. We spoke about it to a spokesperson of the union that represents ONTC workers. Listen audio (runs 6:28)

Wawa update from the mayor (Oct 30)

The Mayor of Wawa, Linda Nowicki, gives us the latest information on the cleanup and the State of Emergency after last week's flooding. Listen audio (runs 6:48)

Food Feature: Halloween treats (Oct 30)

What to hand out for Halloween? Marissa Bertens is a dietetic intern at the Sudbury and District Health Unit. She has some suggestions when it comes to alternatives to sugar, chocolate and salt. Listen audio (runs 5:06)

Assessing the damage in Wawa after flash flood

We spoke with Wawa mayor Linda Nowicki about the extent of the damage and what it will cost to fix it all. We also spoke to a helicopter pilot who helped with some rescue efforts about what he saw as he flew over the area. Listen audio (runs 6:43)

Laurentian U. faculty worried about shrinking departments

Social Sciences and Humanities professors at Laurentian University are expressing concerns about lost faculty members not being replaced. They say it makes it more difficult for them to do their job. They're blaming the university's new strategic plan. Listen audio (runs 6:46)

Manitoulin Transport featured on TV's Ice Road Truckers

We spoke to the CEO of Manitoulin Transport, Gord Smith, about the company's involvement in the TV show Ice Road Truckers. Listen audio (runs 6:06)

Detour Gold preparing to start production north of Cochrane

After years of construction, Detour Gold is ramping up to start production after Christmas at an open pit mine located north of Cochrane. We spoke to the CEO of Detour Gold to get an update on the progress being made. Listen audio (runs 6:56)

Couple escapes home destroyed in Wawa flooding

wawa house.jpg Deb and Jim Sanders barely got out of their home before flood waters swept it towards Lake Superior after torrential rain hit the area. They shared their experience with the CBC's Megan Thomas. Listen audio (runs 9:42)

Sudbury students hold cancer drive

Lockerby Composite School students were canvassing for cancer donations in memory of a former students. Find out more about the student behind the drive and how it went from the chair of the cancer drive committee at Lockerby Composite School. Listen audio (runs 9:27)

State of emergency issued for Wawa due to flooding

We spoke to the mayor of Wawa, Linda Nowicki, about the damage caused by flooding following record breaking rainfall in the area. A state of emergency has been issued. We also spoke to a severe weather meteorologist about the weather system that hit the area. Listen audio (runs 8:46)

Annual poppy campaign underway

The legion has kicked off its annual poppy campaign. We spoke to Chris Peters, the poppy chairman for the Lockerby Legion in Sudbury, to find out what's happening in his campaign and where the money goes. Listen audio (runs 3:56)

TransNorth - the language of gender

The final installment of our TransNorth series, our look at issues faced by transgender people in Northern Ontario, deals with the language of gender. We talk to someone who says the language of gender is too black and white to reflect the grey areas of gender. Listen audio (runs 7:07)

Changes coming to social assistance in Ontario

The final report from the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario has been released to the public. We spoke to one of the commissioners of the report. Frances Lankin talks about the changes being proposed for social assistance in Ontario. Listen audio (runs 7:08)

Spoken languages changing in Northern Ontario

The latest numbers from the 2011 census dealing with spoken language show more people declaring themselves as unilingual English. CBC reporter Erik White has a look at how the language numbers break down in Northern Ontario. Listen audio (runs 6:47)

Embracing end of life

Thumbnail image for Eugene Dufour.JPG Death and end of life can be tough subjects. A bereavement counsellor has been touring the north to get people talking about death. Eugene Dufour says its important to get that difficult conversation going. Listen audio (runs 4:45)

Sudbury HIV strain hard to treat

Each year an average of 11 people are diagnosed with HIV in Sudbury. Half of them have a drug resistant strain of the virus that is very difficult to treat. Dr. Robert Remis is a member of the Ontario HIV Treatment Network and tell us more. Listen audio (runs 6:18)

Morning North Question Period (Oct 25)

With the Ontario Legislature prorogued, there's no Question Period at Queen's Park, so we're holding our own. In this edition, Algoma Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha has some questions for Rick Bartolucci, the Minister Northern Development and Mines. Listen audio (runs 8:56)

TransNorth: Choosing your true self at any age

As the saying goes, better late than never. On our series TransNorth, we meet a Sudbury senior who's exploring her gender after living for 70 years as a man. Listen audio (runs 6:04)

French version of Tomson Highway play at TNO

You can catch the first-ever production of the Tomson Highway play "The Post Mistress" in French(with English supertitles) at Sudbury's Theatre du Nouvel Ontario. Genevieve Pineault and Patrica Cano are involved with the production and told us more about it. Listen audio (runs 5:53)

Food Feature: hot cereal (Oct 24)

Mornings are all about breakfast. Public Health Dietician Tammy Cheguis joins us to talk about one of your breakfast choices, hot cereal. Listen audio (runs 10:03)

Markus Schwabe and Tammy Cheguis,.JPG Check out this short video of Tammy Cheguis and Markus Schwabe in conversation in the Morning North studio.Download video (.MOV)

Not enough money to maintain Sudbury roads

There are tough choices ahead for Greater Sudbury city staff when it comes to road repairs. The city is allocating less than half the money road engineers say is needed to repair roads next year. Listen audio (runs 5:38)

TransNorth: trans health

In this installment of the special series TransNorth, our look at the challenges facing transgendered people in Northern Ontario, a trans-man talks about the challenges of finding trans-competent healthcare close to home. Listen audio (runs 7:27)

Bringing Canada's healthcare system into the 21st century

In his new book "Chronic Condition", Jeffrey Simpson argues that complacency is keeping Canada's healthcare system stuck in the past and unable to face the future. We get his prescription for Canada's healthcare system. Listen audio (runs 9:32)

Project encourages cancer screening for northeastern First Nations

Culturally appropriate cancer screening... Dr Amanda hey talks about a collaboration between Health Sciences North and local First Nations. The project aims to increase accessibility and awareness. Listen audio (runs 5:38)

What private ownership could mean for Ontera customers and employees

We're taking a closer look at the sale of Ontera by the province. Lawyer Monica Auer is a member of openmedia.ca, an online forum on Canadian communications issues. She provides analysis on what a private Ontera could mean for customers and employees. Listen audio (runs 7:11)

TransNorth: Facing the day as your true self

How would the start of your day change if you were looking at yourself in the wrong gender? In this edition of our special series TransNorth, with get a window into the morning routine of one transgendered woman in Sudbury. Listen audio (runs 5:28)

Sudbury's old General Hospital one step closer to becoming condo complex

The developer who bought Sudbury's old General Hospital building got the go-ahead from the city's planning committee to convert the building into high-end condos. Residents both for and against the project spoke before the vote. We have audio from the meeting. Listen audio (runs 6:17)

Kirkland Lake population swelling

Managing growth. The gold boom has brought people to town...and now Kirkland Lake is trying to figure out how to provide services for everyone. We spoke about it with Wilfred Hass, the Director of Economic Development for Kirkland Lake. Listen audio (runs 3:18)

Getting kids to wash their hands properly

A little soap and a little song... That's what the Sudbury Health Unit is hoping will do the trick to get children to wash all the grime and germs off their hands. Lisa Schell tells us about their latest initiative to cut down on the spread of the flu virus. Listen audio (runs 5:34)

Ground work started for new Elliot Lake Mall

Heavy equipment has rolled into Elliot Lake to clear the land for a new mall. We spoke with William Elliot, the General Manager for the Elliot Lake and North Shore Corporation for Business Development about the progress being made. Listen audio (runs 7:41)

Area rating and your municipal taxes

CBC reporter Erik White looks at a debate that's been kicking around in Sudbury since amalgamation... the concept of area rating. It has you paying taxes to the municipality based on the level of service to your part of the community. Listen audio (runs 8:16)

Selling Ontera

A look at what it will take to buy Ontera from the Ontario government. Paulette Den Elzen is with Infrastructure Ontario and explains what the government is looking for in a buyer. Listen audio (runs 6:47)

TransNorth: being transgender in Northern Ontario

TransNorth, our special series that looks at the lives of transgender people in the northeast begins with a general conversation about the trans community of Northern Ontario. Listen audio (runs 9:32)

Decision on turning Sudbury's old St Joseph Hospital into condos

Greater Sudbury city council will be making a decision on the plan to convert the old St. Joseph Hospital into condos. Gordon Drysdale says they should consider the wishes of those who donated the land where the old hospital stands to the city before making a decision. Listen audio (runs 7:06)

Vale explains Frood mine closure

Vale company spokesperson Angie Robson talks to Markus Schwabe about the decision to shut down its Frood mine by the end of this year. Listen audio (runs 7:27)

More on Lecours Lumber mill closure

sawmill protest.jpg Lecours Lumber of Hearst will be shutting down its mill located on Constance Lake First Nation territory because of a lease dispute. We have a number of perspectives on the closure including from the workers, the company and the Minister of Natural Resources. Listen audio (runs 11:39)

Laurentian University President contract renewed

Dominic Giroux will stay on as President of Laurentian University for another 5 years. The university's board of directors renewed his contract. We spoke to Dominic Giroux about his accomplishments and what he still hopes to do. Listen audio (runs 9:54)

Lecours Lumber Constance Lake mill closing

The inability to come to terms on a new lease agreement has several hundred jobs in jeopardy in Hearst and Constance Lake. A mill operated by Lecours Lumber located on Constance Lake First Nation will be closing. The CBC's Megan Thomas tells us more. Listen audio (runs 6:17)

Symposium on prostitution held in Sudbury

Natasha Falle is a former prostitute. She's the guest speaker at a symposium on human trafficking and street prostitution happening in Sudbury. She told us her story and talked about the sex trade. Listen audio (runs 5:55)

Book features paintings of the region of Temiskaming

Temiskaming area artist Laura Landers talks about her book "Slices of Temiskaming". Each page is a painting depicting a slice of life in the Temiskaming District. Listen audio (runs 5:38)

MPP Report: Norm Miller (Oct 18)

On our report from Queen's Park, the MPP for Parry Sound Muskoka, Norm Miller. We got his thoughts on the resignation of Dalton McGuinty, moved on to some of the issues in his riding and touched on his portfolio as critic for Northern Development and Mines. Listen audio (runs 7:22)

SUDSAR volunteer search and rescue team

A group known as the Sudbury District Civil Air Search and Rescue consists of volunteers who's goal is to keep individuals and aircraft safe in Northern Ontario. CBC reporter Hilary Duff went along on one of their simulated air search and rescue exercises. Listen audio (runs 6:30)

Smelter update from Cliffs Natural Resources

We get an update from Pat Persico, the Director of Global Communications for Cliffs Natural Resources, about the progress being made to establish a chromite smelter in the Capreol area of Greater Sudbury. Listen audio (runs 7:59)

Listener reaction to online bullying story

CBC reporter Megan Thomas joins Markus Schwabe with some of the reaction we've been getting from listeners about online bullying. Listen audio (runs 5:56)

Raising funds to buy a headstone for drowned 21 month old

We spoke with a Manitoulin Island mother who is hoping to raise money through a fundraiser to buy a headstone for her 21-month old son who drowned this summer. Listen audio (runs 9:31)

Manitoulin Island could become wine country

Manitoulin grapes.JPG Meet one of the farmers growing grapes on Manitoulin Island with the hope of producing wine. Listen audio (runs 6:31)

In-fighting at Sudbury city council and Sudbury's Rock of Fame

Two special meetings will be held by Greater Sudbury city council to deal with the issue of in-fighting. Council also discussed the idea of a Rock of Fame for Sudburians. Listen audio (runs 6:23)

The impact of prorogation on Ontario's government

We hear from NDP MPP France Gelinas who's private member's bill banning tanning beds for teens will die with prorogation. We also spoke with a political science professor to get some insight into what can and can't be done in government while it's prorogued. Listen audio (runs 10:08)

Book teaches you to "rewild" your life

Ever dream of leaving civilization behind? We speak to the author of a book that gives the expression "back to nature" a whole new meaning. Listen audio (runs 7:57)

Open pit mine in the middle of Timmins

The city with a heart of gold could soon have a big open pit gold mine in the middle of it. That mine in Timmins is getting a little closer to reality. People voiced their thoughts on the project at a city council meeting. The mayor of Timmins filled us in on what happened. Listen audio (runs 6:28)

Developing a healthier potato

People with diabetes generally have to avoid potatoes, but researchers at the University of Guelph are trying to come up with a better potato, one that has a low glycemic value. Stephanie Bach is one of the researchers working on the project. Listen audio (runs 5:02)

Northern MPPs on McGuinty resignation

We reached Liberal MPP Rick Bartolucci, Conservative MPP Vic Fedeli and NDP MPP Gilles Bisson to get their reaction to the resignation of Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and the proroguing of the legislature. Listen audio (runs 12:03)

New emergency volunteer registry formed in Sudbury

Volunteers are being asked to step up and become part of a new emergency response registry in Sudbury. The CBC's Martha Dillman spoke with the Mayor of Greater Sudbury Marianne Matichuck to find out more. Listen audio (runs 4:46)

Was engineering at fault in the Elliot Lake mall collapse?

Is shoddy engineering work to blame for the deadly roof collapse in Elliot Lake? Professional Engineers Ontario has launched an investigation to find out. We spoke to president of the organization to find out more. Listen audio (runs 5:52)

Treating addiction as a chronic brain disease

Dr. Ralph Del'Aquila of North Bay says we need to see addiction as a brain disease in order to deal with the problem. We called him up and asked him to tell us more about the idea. Listen audio (runs 5:23)

New watchdog group formed in Sudbury

A new watchdog group named Pro-Cliffs has been formed in Capreol to monitor plans for a chromite smelter to be located near that community. We spoke with Homer Seguin who's involved with the new group. Listen audio (runs 5:40)

Recall legislation for municipal politicians

Greater Sudbury city council voted down the idea of recall legislation for municipal politicians, but another northern community thinks its a great idea. Jocelyn Township on St. Joseph Island recently passed a recall bylaw. We spoke to the reeve, Mark Henderson. Listen audio (runs 6:59)

ONTC bus overcrowding on Thanksgiving weekend

Passengers complained about the Ontario Northland bus service after they found themselves sitting in the aisle and in some cases had to stay behind on Thanksgiving weekend. The CBC's Amy Dodge looked into what happened. Listen audio (runs 5:15)

The case for more development

Our series Growing Pains has been looking at development in Sudbury. The man behind a project along Ramsey Lake argues more homes will actually mean better water quality for residents. Listen audio (runs 6:16)

Alleged fraud suspected years ago

Arrests were made this week...several years after Atlas Copco alleges at least 16-million dollars was stolen by a couple of senior executives in Sudbury. We hear from the company. Listen audio (runs 5:57)

How many people use provincial parks in Northern Ontario?

The province cited high costs and a low number of users when it stopped offering overnight camping at several camps in Northern Ontario. How many people were using the camps? Martha Dillman takes a look at the numbers. Listen audio (runs 5:08)

The Double(Triple!)-life of Victor Sawa

Not only has he been music director of the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra for 15 years... Victor Sawa actually lives in another province and conducts 2 other orchestras. Victor tells Markus how he does it all. Listen audio (runs 5:56)

MPP Report: John Vanthof (Oct 11)

In this week's report from Queen's Park, we check in with the MPP for Timiskaming-Cochrane, John Vanthof. Most of the conversation centered around the sale of Ontera. Listen audio (runs 7:39)

What is the best location for a new casino in Sudbury?

The City of Greater Sudbury held an open house event to get people's opinions on where they'd like to see a new casino built. Four choices were given. The CBC's Amy Dodge was at the meeting and returned with some of the people's responses. Listen audio (runs 6:27)

What is the best location for a new casino in Sudbury?

The City of Greater Sudbury held an open house event to get people's opinions on where they'd like to see a new casino built. Four choices were given. The CBC's Amy Dodge was at the meeting and returned with some of the people's responses. Listen audio (runs 6:27)

Sudbury radio host launches new book

Private radio host Scott Overton is launching his first book. He's been writing for years but this is his first novel. The novel is entitled Dead Air and we spoke to Scott about the book and his writing. Listen audio (runs 7:02)

Anti-poverty town hall meeting in Sudbury

More than 100 people got together in Sudbury to discuss recent cuts to the provincial fund to help people find or stay in a home. We have audio from a guest speaker from the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty and some people affected by the funding cuts. Listen audio (runs 5:27)

Growing Pains: The Ontario Municipal Board

The Ontario Municipal Board is a board of experts appointed by the province to rule on decisions made by municipalities. A recent series of controversial decisions regarding developments in Sudbury will likely go to the OMB. Reporter Erik White looks at the role of the OMB. Listen audio (runs 7:34)

New club gets youth involved in community services

The Rotaract Club is new in Sudbury and its goal is to get youth involved in volunteer opportunities in Greater Sudbury. We spoke with Kristal Lafantaisie, founder of the new club. Listen audio (runs 3:05)

Peer review critical of Health Sciences North

A new report suggests the Alternate Level of Care problem isn't a priority at Health Sciences North. We spoke to the hospital President and CEO about the report and to the author of the peer review. Listen audio (runs 9:48)

New simulation lab at Health Sciences North

A new simulation lab at Health Sciences North will help train medical residents as well as long-time health professionals. The CBC's Hilary Duff visited the facility. Listen audio (runs 6:40)

Growing pains : The issue of infilling

Infilling is when you build on vacant land within a city as opposed to the outlying areas. It helps reduce urban sprawl. Reporter Erik White looks at the practice and how it's a touchy subject for residents that live near proposed developments in Greater Sudbury. Listen audio (runs 7:33)

Northerner develops mosquito trap

Laurentian University professor Gerardo Ulibarri showed the CBC's Hilary Duff the mosquito trap he developed. The trap has been tested and is now ready for commercial release. It could reduce the number of West Nile infected mosquitos in the North. Listen audio (runs 6:24)

Protest at Rene Brunelle Provincial Park

A group of people blocked the entrance to Rene Brunelle Provincial Park in protest to the province's plans to close it to overnight camping. We contacted Gilbert Peters, a councillor in the town of Moonbeam, who was at the entrance of the park. Listen audio (runs 6:52)

Ontera is up for sale

Infrastructure Ontario is now accepting bids for Ontera. The company offers local and long distance telephone service as well as cellular and internet services. We spoke with the current VP and General Manager of Ontera about the sale and the company. Listen audio (runs 7:44)

Unrest continues among teachers in the province

Norm Blaseg, the Director of Education for the Rainbow District School Board, brings us an update on the situation in the school's run by his board. Strike votes are taking place in the province and some teachers still aren't offering their services for extra-curricular activities. Listen audio (runs 7:27)

Growing Pains: a series about development in Greater Sudbury

In the first installment of our Growing pains series, we take you to the planning committe meeting where developments are approved or rejected. This year, some controversial developments saw developers pitted against residents. Listen audio (runs 8:52)

Eating local and the grocery store

Grocery store owner Brent Batestelli joins Markus at the Anderson Farm Museum in Lively for a special edition of Morning North ...he talks about everything from e-coli to buying local. Listen audio (runs 5:28)

Sudbury's farmer's market could move to old train station

As Sudbury's farmer's market winds down for the year... A new location could be in place for next summer. The city has a conditional deal to purchase the historic CP train station. Listen audio (runs 5:00)

Where do you buy local food?

The CBC's Megan Thomas goes shopping for local food and discovers there's more options than you may think. Listen audio (runs 4:53)

Meet the farmers

Markus hosts a farm-themed show from Anderson Farm Museum in Lively. He meets two farmers who talk about the challenges of plying their trade in Northern Ontario. Listen audio (runs 5:33)

Tainted beef sparks interest in local food

After E.coli is found in beef from Alberta... the CBC's Megan Thomas visits an abbatoir to see how the meat is kept safe. Listen audio (runs 7:15)

Farming industry in North is no small potatoes

Markus is at the Anderson Farm Museum in Lively for a farm-themed edition of Morning North. He hears that farming is a 180-million-dollar industry in Northern Ontario. Listen audio (runs 5:18)

Global medical conference to be held in Thunder Bay

The Northern Ontario School of Medecine is welcoming doctors from around the world to Thunder Bay for the Rendez-Vous 20-12 conference. The CBC's Amy Dodge spoke with the Dean of NOSM, Roger Strasser, about the conference. Listen audio (runs 6:23)

Panhandling for panhandlers

A panhandling for panhandlers rally was held in Sudbury. Originally planned as a protest, the gathering became a celebration following a decision to take down controversial posters from an anti-panhandling campaign. Reporter Hilary Duff was at the event. Listen audio (runs 3:58)

MPP Report: Vic Fedeli (Oct 4)

Our weekly report from Queen's Park features the Conservative MPP for Nipissing Vic Fedeli. Most of the conversation was spent talking about ONTC. Listen audio (runs 9:30)

Bus load of Elliot Lake school kids rear ended by tractor trailer

Students from Elliot Lake on a school trip had their bus rear ended by a tractor trailer on Hwy 17. John Stadnyk, Director of Education for the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board drove out to the crash site when he got the news. He told us what he saw. Listen audio (runs 5:47)

Sudbury Wolves assistant coach Jason Young

Jason Young was a star forward with the Wolves in the early nineties. He played professionally, mostly in Germany, for many years. Now he's working behind the bench. CBC reporter Erik White had a chat with the Sudbury Wolves' new assistant coach. Listen audio (runs 12:14)

The Kids' Guide to Mommy's Breast Cancer

What do you tell your child when you're diagnosed with breast cancer? We speak to mother who went through that experience and wrote a book on the subject. Karyn Stowe is the author of "The Kids' Guide to Mommy's Breast Cancer". Listen audio (runs 6:10)

Documentary looks at compassion

Filmmaker Laura Sky has created a documentary about compassion. It introduces you to people who work in health care or live in facilities run by the health care system. We spoke to Laura about the film which has a screening planned in Sudbury. Listen audio (runs 7:31)

Fighting to save Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park

Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park is one of eight provincial parks in the northeast where the province will no longer allow overnight camping. We spoke to a representative of the Friends of Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park about the group's plans to try and save their park. Listen audio (runs 7:59)

Sudbury's controversial panhandling campaign posters taken down

CBC reporter Hilary Duff brings us an update on the panhandling poster campaign in Sudbury. Find out why posters that caused quite a stir are being taken down. Listen audio (runs 6:44)

Sudbury's pink fire truck

A fire truck in Sudbury is getting a lot of attention. It's painted hot pink in honour of October's Breast Cancer Awareness month. The CBC's Hilary Duff spoke with Leo Frappier of the City of Greater Sudbury Fire Services about the truck. Listen audio (runs 3:52)

Optometrists testing eyes of kids in Sagamok First Nation

A group of optometrists has set up a non-profit eye clinic to diagnose and treat vision problems of kids at Sagamok First Nation. Dr. Paul Chris is with the Toronto-based non-profit Vision Institute behind the project. Listen audio (runs 6:18)

Study looks at nutrition of First Nations

The Food, Nutrition & Environment Study looks at the state of food on First Nations across Canada. Laurie Chan is the Canada Research Chair in environmental health at the University of Ottawa. He's leading the study in northeastern Ontario. Listen audio (runs 6:19)

Sudbury's downtown train station could become new farmer's market

Sudbury's historic downtown train station appears to be on track to become the city's new farmer's market. Greater Sudbury has reached an agreement to buy the Elgin Street train station from CP. We spoke to Sudbury's director of economic development about the deal. Listen audio (runs 5:38)

Teenagers and the culture of drugs

If you have a teenager, you'll want to hear this. Constable Julie Midena is with the Greater Sudbury Police. She shares some scary information about the use of drugs among Sudbury teenagers. Listen audio (runs 8:29)

Banding owls in Northern Ontario

owl2.jpeg Bruce Murphy is banding some owls in the north as a part of a tracking program. We talked to Bruce about the work he's doing. Listen audio (runs 6:28)

New mental health strategy for Sudbury

Anyone with mental health issues will have a new location to receive health care in Sudbury. The doors to a new clinic opened the downtown area. We spoke with Louise Paquette, the CEO of the North East Local Health Integration Network, about the new service. Listen audio (runs 4:48)

New mental health strategy for Sudbury

Anyone with mental health issues will have a new location to receive health care in Sudbury. The doors to a new clinic opened the downtown area. We spoke with Louise Paquette, the CEO of the North East Local Health Integration Network, about the new service. Listen audio (runs 4:48)

No more overnight camping in 8 northern provincial parks

Changes to ten provincial parks in Ontario will mean no more overnight camping in these parks. Eight of the parks are located in Northern Ontario. We spoke to the Minister of Natural Resources Michael Gravelle about the changes. Listen audio (runs 8:46)

New off-leash park for dogs opens in Sudbury

Greater Sudbury now has a new park for dogs where owner can let them roam without a leash. Anywhere else in the city, dogs must be on a leash. Will the new park make dog owners obey the law? We hear from CBC reporter Erik White. Listen audio (runs 5:55)