Jim Moodie

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Writer at Sudbury Star

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Pups on the patio

3 days ago | thesudburystar.com | Jim Moodie

Brooke Lacey cuddles with Pet Save puppy Murdoch during an event on the patio of The Kouzzina restaurant dubbed the Dog Pawty on Tuesday. Lacey said she was tempted to adopt the pup but already had two dogs at home. Photo by Jim Moodie/Sudbury StarHolly Reilly, Heather Patterson and Jenna Hamilton were happy to hang out in a shaded patio at The Kouzzina on Tuesday with Cassia, a two-year-old dog awaiting a taker. Patterson is a volunteer with Pet Save and Hamilton is a fosterer.
Sudbury's hospital cites progress, but overcrowding, deficits a challenge

1 week ago | thesudburystar.com | Jim Moodie

Health Sciences North also added 900 employees in the past year, along with 32 doctors, plus new services and technologiesPublished Jun 19, 2025 • Last updated 4 minutes ago • 4 minute readHealth Sciences North continues to struggle with overcrowding and deficits.
Except for robberies, violent crime dips in Greater Sudbury

1 week ago | thesudburystar.com | Jim Moodie
WSIB strike drags on, with each side seemingly dug in

1 week ago | thesudburystar.com | Jim Moodie

Union head vents frustration during visit to Sudbury picket line, agency rep says fair deal on tablePublished Jun 18, 2025 • Last updated 2 minutes ago • 5 minute readHarry Goslin, president of the union representing WSIB workers, speaks to local members at their picket line on the Kingsway on Tuesday.
Striking WSIB workers assist woman struck on Kingsway

2 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Jim Moodie
Half a century ago, 'Andy the Cat' helped build Sudbury's Superstack

2 weeks ago | nipawinjournal.com | Jim Moodie

Andre Gallant was one of the Ironworkers who erected the mega stack that would ultimately reach 1,250 feet. Vale is now tearing it down As workers begin to chip away at the Superstack, slowly dismantling it from the top down, a Val Caron retiree is thinking back on the time he spent climbing with it into the clouds as a member of the original construction crew. Raising the mega chimney went remarkably fast, given the scope of the task at hand.
Sudbury bucks trend, adding thousands of jobs this spring

2 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Jim Moodie

Growth could stall, however, as impact of tariffs ripple through broader economyWorkers replace pavers for the sidewalk on Larch Street in downtown Sudbury last year. Photo by John Lappa/Sudbury StarArticle contentAs much of the country experiences a stagnant or shrinking labour market, Greater Sudbury has been bucking the trend by adding 3,600 jobs — most of them full-time — over the past two months. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Island student earns coveted scholarship for mark beyond classroom

2 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Jim Moodie

Manitoulin Secondary grad Alex Wilson-Zegil ‘super excited’ about chance to continue her advocacyAlex Wilson-Zegil receives a certificate acknowledging her TD Scholarship for Community Leadership from Jane Thompson, executive director of the scholarships program, left, and Jane Kilburn Boyle, managing director. Article contentYou would be hard-pressed to slot Alex Wilson-Zegil into a high school stereotype or firm place on the left brain/right brain spectrum.
Half a century ago, 'Andy the Cat' helped build Sudbury's Superstack

2 weeks ago | nationalpost.com | Jim Moodie

Andre Gallant was one of the Ironworkers who erected the mega stack that would ultimately reach 1,250 feet. Vale is now tearing it down • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Article contentAs workers begin to chip away at the Superstack, slowly dismantling it from the top down, a Val Caron retiree is thinking back on the time he spent climbing with it into the clouds as a member of the original construction crew.
How is Vale taking down the Superstack? Very carefully

2 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Jim Moodie

Explainer: Company says it will take five years before the Superstack is fully goneA crew perches atop the Superstack in Copper Cliff as dismantling of the giant chimney gets underway. Photo by John Lappa /Sudbury StarArticle contentAdvertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.