August City Connect

The City of Greater Sudbury – News and Updates, August 2025

A Message from the Mayor

August Update

August is always a special time in Greater Sudbury, and this year is no exception.

We’re proud to kick off the month by welcoming athletes, coaches and visitors from across the province for the Ontario 55+ Summer Games. This exciting event is a celebration of active living, community spirit, and the incredible contributions of older adults. I encourage everyone to come out, cheer on the athletes and take part in the festivities. Learn more about the Games and how to get involved here: https://55summergames.greatersudbury.ca/

August is also packed with amazing festivals, concerts and cultural celebrations taking place across our city. There’s no shortage of ways to connect with your community and soak in the energy of summer. To discover what’s happening across Greater Sudbury this month, visit: https://discoversudbury.ca/events/

Whether you’re exploring a local market, enjoying live music or attending a community celebration, I hope you’ll take time this month to enjoy everything Greater Sudbury has to offer.

Mayor Paul Lefebvre

City of Greater Sudbury

Enjoy the Final Concerts in the Peter Schneider Concert Series

The Peter Schneider Concert Series wraps up this month. Catch the final two acts on August 17 and 24 starting at

7 p.m.

This free concert series brings live music to Bell Park every Sunday evening from June to August, featuring a mix of new and seasoned musicians.

For more information, visit: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/concertseries

Animal of the Month

Roger is Ready for Love – Again!

Meet Roger, a three-year-old Boxer mix with a goofy personality and a heart full of love. He’s friendly, affectionate and always up for playtime or some lounging. If you're looking for a dog who loves adventure and cuddles, Roger might be your perfect match.

Roger was adopted from us in June, but the home turned out not to be the right fit. He’s back in our care and ready to try again. Roger gets along with other dogs, has lived with cats and has experience around children. To ensure a great match, we ask that all members of the household come to meet him.

Roger also had entropion surgery while in our care, and we’re happy to report that his eyes have healed beautifully — he’s feeling great and more comfortable than ever!

If you’re interested in meeting Roger, please call the shelter at 705-694-7387 or apply online to schedule an appointment:

https://www.greatersudbury.ca/adopt-a-pet

Adopt Roger

St. Joseph’s and Paramedics Collaborate to Improve Senior Rehabilitation Access

Earlier this summer, St. Joseph's Health Centre partnered with Sudbury.com to highlight the vital collaboration between their facility and City of Greater Sudbury’s Paramedic Services Community Paramedicine Program.

Together, they are working to deliver high-quality health care by building direct referral pathways and meeting patient needs at the source.

Lifeguards No Longer on Duty at Municipal Beaches

Beginning August 17

Lifeguard supervision ends at seven municipal beaches on Sunday, August 17. After this date, beach use is at your own risk.

The City of Greater Sudbury operates seven public beaches at:

Bell Park Main Beach on Ramsey Lake in Sudbury
Capreol Public Beach on Marshy Lake in Capreol
Kalmo Beach on Whitson Lake in Val Caron
Centennial Park Beach at 400 Graham Road, Whitefish
Moonlight Beach on Ramsey Lake in Sudbury
Nepahwin Beach on Nepahwin Lake in Sudbury
Whitewater Lake Park on Whitewater Lake in Azilda

Unsupervised beaches are equipped with a reaching pole, ring buoy and signage.

Children must be supervised and within arm's reach of an adult caregiver at all times. Older children are reminded to swim with a buddy for greater safety.

Washrooms at these beaches will remain open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, until Labour Day Weekend.

For more information on municipal beaches, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/beaches.

Learn More

Gatchell Pool Closure

Gatchell Pool will be closed from August 25 to 29, 2025, while changeroom lockers are replaced. Members with an active three-month pass during the closure will receive a five-day extension to their membership. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Provincial Offences Court Temporarily Relocates to Support Downtown Development

As part of the development of Greater Sudbury’s new Cultural Hub, the Provincial Offences Court will temporarily relocate from Tom Davies Square to the Lionel E. Lalonde Centre Centre starting September 29, 2025, for approximately two years.

Beginning September 29, all in-person Court proceedings will take place at 239 Montée Principale in Azilda.
Virtual court appearances will continue to be available.
The Provincial Offences Administration office will remain at 199 Larch St., Suite 102.

For details about tickets or court appearances, visit greatersudbury.ca/poa.

To learn more about the Cultural Hub project, visit overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca.

Learn More

Be Waste and Wildlife Wise

Using the right bins helps keep wildlife away from your property and neighbourhood.

Green Carts are a better option for food waste, including meat, bones and grease, than garbage. They have hard shells, locking lids and are collected weekly.

The City offers Green Carts at no cost for roadside organic waste collection.

Learn more:

https://www.greatersudbury.ca/green-cart

Get a Green Cart

Snippets

Looking for something to do? Check out the Discover Sudbury events calendar to see what’s going on across the community in August at discoversudbury.ca/events.

Discover Sudbury

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