Tyler Clarke

Sudbury

Reporter and Photographer at Sudbury Northern Life

Award-considered journalist whose latest work is published at https://t.co/3nStbtmWlE. He/him. Je parle seulement un peu le français.

Articles

Animal rescue group repossesses Sudbury family’s cat after he was caught outside

1 day ago | sootoday.com | Tyler Clarke

The family of Rusty the cat are in a frustrating situation. They know where he is, but they’ve been unable to get him back. “It’s just horrific,” owner James Pellerin told Sudbury.com, adding that his 11-year-old daughter, Lilly, is particularly heartbroken and has been “sob-crying” about her missing buddy. Rusty is a roaming cat who was trapped outside by an area resident at some point between the evening of May 28 and the following day.
Animal rescue group repossesses Sudbury family’s cat after he was caught outside

3 days ago | baytoday.ca | Tyler Clarke

The family of Rusty the cat are in a frustrating situation. They know where he is, but they’ve been unable to get him back. “It’s just horrific,” owner James Pellerin told Sudbury.com, adding that his daughter, Lilly, 11, is particularly heartbroken and has been “sob-crying” about her missing buddy. Rusty is a roaming cat who was trapped outside by an area resident at some point between the evening of May 28 and the following day.
Sudbury’s $550K pothole machine still underperforming, city says

2 weeks ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Tyler Clarke

Though it has come up in conversation frequently in recent years, there’s still no word on whether the city’s gamble in purchasing a Python 5000 pothole filling machine will pay off. So far so bad, with a 2023 municipal report finding its costs outweighed its benefits, coming in at more than twice the cost per pothole as a manual patching crew.
So far so bad? Still no final word on if Sudbury's Python 5000 is up to snuff

2 weeks ago | sootoday.com | Tyler Clarke

Though it has come up in conversation frequently in recent years, there’s still no word on whether the city’s gamble in purchasing a Python 5000 pothole filling machine will pay off. So far so bad, with a 2023 municipal report finding its costs outweighed its benefits, coming in at more than twice the cost per pothole as a manual patching crew.
Sudbury's pothole-filling machine a bottomless money pit?

2 weeks ago | baytoday.ca | Tyler Clarke

Though it has come up in conversation frequently in recent years, there’s still no word on whether the City of Greater Sudbury’s gamble in purchasing a Python 5000 pothole filling machine will pay off. So far, so bad, with a 2023 municipal report finding its costs outweighed its benefits, coming in at more than twice the cost per pothole as a manual patching crew.
Outrage over 3 dead pythons found in northern Ontario

2 weeks ago | baytoday.ca | Tyler Clarke

CONISTON, Ont. — Sparking outrage online, reports that at least three ball pythons have been found dead in the Coniston area also comes as disturbing news to Northern Exotics owner Dennis Epp. It’s unclear how the snakes ended up within proximity of a hiking trail, but if they were abandoned while still alive, Epp said it’d be a clear-cut case of animal cruelty.
Sudbury Police board declares a toxic drug crisis epidemic

1 month ago | elliotlaketoday.com | Tyler Clarke

SUDBURY - By declaring a toxic drug crisis epidemic this week, the Greater Sudbury Police Board is seeking to secure funding for services to help reverse recent trends. There were a reported 134 suspected drug toxicity deaths in Sudbury and Manitoulin districts last year, which is on par with recent years but far exceeds the pre-pandemic 79 recorded in 2019. Last year alone, 16,458 grams of drugs were seized by Greater Sudbury Police Service members.
Feds announce $25M toward cobalt sulfate refinery, Hanmer arena - Sudbury News

2 months ago | sudbury.com | Tyler Clarke

The lion’s share of the commitment, $20M, is going to Electra Battery Materials Corporation, while $5 million will go to the Valley East Twin Pad and Multipurpose Sports Complex in Hanmer
Sudbury council OKs $65M city hall-based library/art gallery project

Nov 29, 2023 | northernontariobusiness.com | Tyler Clarke

The Cultural Hub at Greater Sudbury's government buildings complex, Tom Davies Square, is cleared to proceed, with a near-unanimous city council greenlighting a $65-million central library/art gallery. City staff cited an estimated cost of $68.8 million, but Mayor Paul Lefebvre amended the proposed motion during this week's meeting to limit its budget to $65 million.
With contractor bankrupt, transitional housing complex on pause

Oct 27, 2023 | northernontariobusiness.com | Tyler Clarke

The general contractor for the Lorraine Street transitional housing complex in Sudbury declared bankruptcy earlier this month, leaving the project in limbo. Work continued on site until Oct. 13, a city spokesperson confirmed to Sudbury.com, noting the second-floor installation was completed, weather-proofed, cleaned and secured. Sudbury.com visited the site on Oct. 26, and found a vacant construction site and a partially completed building with bright red building wrap.