Mary Katherine Keown

Canada

Multimedia Journalist at Sudbury Star

award-winning multimedia journalist @sudburystar. i also take and post a lot of photos (all my own unless indicated). on instagram: mkkeown or monochromeMK 🌸

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Articles

Greater Sudbury downplays city's missing ladder truck to fight fires

1 week ago | thesudburystar.com | Mary Katherine Keown

There is no risk to human safety, officials sayArticle contentThe city has been without a ladder truck since March, but the fire service says there is no risk to public safety. Article contentRecommended VideosWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Greater Sudbury downplays city's missing ladder truck to fight fires Back to videoWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Possible housing project in Azilda creates dilemma

1 week ago | thesudburystar.com | Mary Katherine Keown

Greater Sudbury needs more housing - especially affordable housing - but neighbours oppose planThe area north of the Lionel E. Lalonde Centre, where the track and field are currently located, has been proposed by the city for housing. Ward 4 Coun. Pauline Fortin will fight to save that parcel of land. She favours other areas, including the L-shaped parcel south of the centre. GOOGLE MAPS IMAGEArticle contentWard 4 Coun. Pauline Fortin is stuck between two tricky spots.
'Greater Sudbury has the winning hand,' mayor says

2 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Mary Katherine Keown

The world needs Sudbury's critical minerals and the city must take full advantage of its opportunity, Paul Lefebvre saysGreater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre delivers his 2025 State of the City Address at a Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Sudbury, Ont. on Thursday May 1, 2025. Photo by John Lappa /Sudbury StarArticle contentThe horizon looks very promising for Greater Sudbury, Mayor Paul Lefebvre told a packed house on Thursday.
Greater Sudbury gets ready to hire yet another integrity commissioner - Take our poll

2 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Mary Katherine Keown

City council has parted ways with a series of integrity commissioners since over the past decadeGreater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre enters council chambers with members of council at an inaugural ceremony at Tom Davies Square in Sudbury, Ont. on Thursday November 17, 2022. John Lappa/Sudbury Star/Postmedia NetworkArticle contentGreater Sudbury could soon have a new integrity commissioner. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Greater Sudbury has millions worth of projects on the go for this year

2 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Mary Katherine Keown

However, fixing the College Street underpass will have to wait, city councillors toldThe crumbling College Street underpass in 2024. Photo by John Lappa/The Sudbury StarArticle contentConstruction season has begun in Greater Sudbury, which means getting stuck in traffic offers an excellent opportunity to catch up on your favourite podcast. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Place des Arts sparking economic activity, artistic creativity, council told

2 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Mary Katherine Keown

In the three years since it opened, centre has brought about $45 million in economic impact to the city core, officials sayDenis Bertrand is executive director of Place des Arts in Sudbury, Ont. Photo by John Lappa /Sudbury StarArticle contentIn the three years since Place des Arts opened its doors, it has become an essential part of the city’s growth strategy and a strong money-maker, proponents told councillors this week.
Sudbury Liberals celebrate as voters send Lapointe back to Ottawa

2 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Mary Katherine Keown

'This time I’m coming to Ottawa a bit more seasoned,' she tells supportersSudbury MP-elect Viviane Lapointe is congratulated by supporters at her victory party in Sudbury, Ont. on Monday April 28, 2025. Photo by John Lappa /Sudbury StarArticle contentAt about 10:30 p.m., things got a little festive inside the Days Inn banquet hall. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
Greater Sudbury to spend speed camera profits on traffic safety

2 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Mary Katherine Keown

City councillors also considering hiring a road safety analystThis file photos shows traffic-calming bollards installed on Robinson Drive. Photo by John Lappa/The Sudbury StarArticle contentThe City of Greater Sudbury will spend an extra $500,000 to address traffic safety concerns throughout the city. Advertisement 2This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article contentArticle contentRecommended VideosWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Greater Sudbury taxpayers to help pay for 'road to nowhere'

3 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Mary Katherine Keown

Councillors split 9-4 to pay part of new road in The Kingsway Employment District that will cost more than $11 millionDeveloper Dario Zulich wants to build a road through the former Kingsway Entertainment District, now called the Kingsway Employment District. City council has agreed to pick up as much as 75 per cent of its $11.4 million cost. File photoArticle contentCity council has voted to support a road to nowhere, hoping eventually it will lead to a very lucrative somewhere.
Greater Sudbury councillors to consider another hike to water bills

3 weeks ago | thesudburystar.com | Mary Katherine Keown

Since 2020, ratepayers have been paying an annual increase of 4.8 per cent for water. That may go to six per cent a year through to 2041City council is considering increasing user fees for its water and wastewater services by more than one per cent, starting next year, which could add about $100 per year to the average homeowner’s bill.