Alana Everson

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Sudbury conference focuses on the mental health of Black youth in the city

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Alana Everson

The Power of First Steps: Navigating the Mental Health Needs of Black youth was the theme of a one-day conference Thursday in Sudbury. The aim is to advance inclusive, equity-based mental health care. It included a youth panel that talked about racism and the challenges they face. They also shared their thoughts on more culturally safe and responsive mental health care for black youth.
Calls for more secure bicycle parking in the city

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Alana Everson

Two cyclists in Sudbury who have had their bikes stolen recently are sharing their stories. One said more secure bicycle lockers are available and should be placed downtown and in other public places, including city hall. Andrew Way is disabled, living with epilepsy and a back injury that is the result of a seizure. Way uses his bike as a mobility aid under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. “I have had my bike stolen before,” he said.
Human trafficking, homelessness and addiction focus of conference in Sudbury

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Alana Everson

Human sex trafficking is a complex, often hidden, multi-jurisdictional crime. On Friday in Sudbury, a one-day conference focused on human trafficking, homelessness and addiction. The goal is to help people who work in social services learn more about how these issues are related and how to spot victims. Aura Burditt Aura Burditt, an outreach worker with the Salvation Army in London, spoke about spotting the signs of human trafficking.
Sudbury woman disappeared without a trace one year ago

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Alana Everson

May 1 marks one year since a Sudbury woman vanished in the New Sudbury area. Wendy Lafortune was last seen walking in New Sudbury. Now her family is planning a walk and vigil Saturday to raise awareness about the case and appeal for anyone with information to share it about Wendy and other missing women. Lafortune’s family said rather than a statistic, she is a mother, daughter, sister and friend.
Sudbury’s Place des Arts provides an update on its third anniversary

2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Alana Everson

Place Des Arts in Sudbury is an arts and cultural gathering place for the whole community. As it marks its third anniversary, officials shared an update to city council Tuesday night about the non-profit’s finances, accomplishments and future plans. Place des Arts2 As it marks its third anniversary, Place des Arts officials shared an update to city council Tuesday night. (Alana Everson/CTV News) Place des Arts opened its doors in 2022.
Firefighters have no fire ladder truck in service

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Alana Everson

Greater Sudbury Fire Services has been without access to a ladder truck for the past month. Two units are in for repairs and training is taking place on an older spare unit that is expected to go into service in a month. The service’s primary aerial ladder truck, which is worth more than $3 million, is being repaired, as is the reserve unit. The work is being done in southern Ontario. Ladder truck Greater Sudbury Fire Services has been without access to a ladder truck for the past month.
No injuries after Sudbury bus carrying special needs students ends up in the ditch

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Alana Everson

The Sudbury Student Services Consortium says seven special needs students were on board a school bus Tuesday morning when it went off the roadway. Fortunately, no one was hurt. It happened at the corner of Delaware Avenue and Fielding Street in New Sudbury. The consortium said the driver was attempting a turnaround at a new stop on the route and misjudged the turn. The students were transferred to another bus to continue their route. Download the CTV News app nowGet local breaking news alerts
Homeowners have a key role to play in preventing orphaned baby raccoons and squirrels

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Alana Everson

A Sudbury-based wildlife rehabilitation centre is joining seven other centres across the province in sounding the alarm about the need to prevent baby animals from becoming orphans. Right now, raccoons and squirrels are finding secluded places to raise their young, including in attics and garages in residences. That is causing many homeowners to trap and relocate the mother -- leaving the vulnerable babies behind.
Mining manufacturer moves its equipment to Sudbury operations from the U.S.

4 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Alana Everson

A U.S.-owned company has announced it will spend $7 million expanding its operations in Sudbury. Jennmar Canada is relocating equipment from its U.S. operations, purchasing new equipment and plans to expand its facility to bring additional manufacturing capabilities to Ontario. Jennmar1 David Hurd, Jennmar Canada managing director., left, is seen with Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre on Thursday.
Communication a key lesson in a school shooting simulation

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Alana Everson

On Wednesday morning, there was a large-scale simulation of a school shooting at College Boreal in Sudbury. It was a learning opportunity for everyone involved, including students in the paramedic, police and nursing programs, EMS and Greater Sudbury Police. Nick Bernard-Barry is graduating from the paramedic program at College Boreal and has already been hired by EMS in Sudbury. Bernard-Barry headed incident command in the school shooting simulation.