January City Connect

The City of Greater Sudbury - News and Updates, January 2025

A Message from the Mayor

January Update

Happy New Year! I want to extend my warmest wishes to all residents of Greater Sudbury for a healthy, prosperous, and fulfilling 2025.

With the new year underway, Council and staff are eager to hit the ground running, delivering on the priorities that matter most to our community. The multi-year budget approved in December reflects our dedication to balancing immediate needs with long-term investments for a vibrant future.

In 2025, residents will see their tax dollars hard at work—from supporting our most vulnerable neighbours to improving infrastructure and driving key economic development priorities. This outcome underscores our commitment to building a healthy, thriving city while keeping property tax increases as low as possible.

Winter is the perfect season to embrace all that Greater Sudbury has to offer. Whether you explore by foot, skate, ski, or snowshoe, or however you get around, our community’s outdoor amenities offer something for everyone. Let’s make the most of this beautiful season together!

Wishing you a bright and exciting year ahead.

Mayor Paul Lefebvre

Outdoor Rink Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to help maintain and operate the 50+ municipal outdoor rinks throughout Greater Sudbury.

Tasks include shovelling and flooding the rinks and ensuring the fieldhouse is open.

For more information or to volunteer your time, call 311, email leisure.services@greatersudbury.ca or visit our website at

greatersudbury.ca/outdoorrinks.

Become a Volunteer

Get Ready for an Exciting Winter Season at Adanac and Lively Ski Hills!

It's time to dust off those skis and snowboards and get ready for an unforgettable ski season.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time skier, Adanac Ski Hill has something for everyone. Enjoy our quad chairlift, dedicated beginner area and cozy chalet with a cafeteria to warm up after a day on the slopes.

We're open from Wednesday to Sunday, offering both day and night skiing to fit your busy schedule.

Operating Hours:

Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lively Ski Hill is perfect for families and beginners looking for a fun and friendly atmosphere. Join us on Wednesday and Friday evenings or spend your weekends gliding down our well-groomed runs. It's the ideal spot to learn, laugh and make lasting memories.

Operating Hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: Closed
Wednesday and Friday: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 12 to 4:30 p.m.

Hours of operation are dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change without notice.

Purchase your Ski 2 passes and Season passes today to enjoy unlimited access and exclusive benefits all season long.

Purchase Passes and Punch Cards

Winter Entrance Mat Workshop

Create a winter entrance mat. Participants will receive a coir mat to customize using stencils and paint, and guidance from a local artist and workshop host.

Fee $57 | Ages 13+ | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Howard Armstrong Recreation Centre – party room
Thursday, January 16, 2025 Minnow Lake Place – upstairs boardroom (use front entrance)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Capreol Millennial Centre – classroom 206
Thursday, January 23, 2025 Dowling Leisure Centre – boardroom

To register, visit greatersudbury.ca/play/programs-and-activities1/programs/art-classes/.

Animal of the Month

Introducing Maisey!

Maisey is a 2-year-old Pyrenees Mix looking to find her forever home. She is very relaxed and sweet! Maisey enjoys the company of other dogs and would make a great companion for any home!

If you’re interested in meeting Maisey, contact the shelter at greatersudbury.ca/adoptapet or at 705-694-7387.

Adopt Maisey

Greater Sudbury Arts and Culture Grants

The City of Greater Sudbury, through the 2024 Greater Sudbury Arts and Culture Grant Program, awarded $605,299 to 44 recipients in support of artistic, cultural and creative projects and organizations.

Applications for the 2025 Arts and Culture Grant Program for the Operating and Project Streams are open until Wednesday, January 16, 2025. For guidelines, applications and a full list of 2024 Grant recipients, visit investsudbury.ca/grants-and-incentives.

View Recipients

Climate Action

Idling wastes fuel and money. Turning off your engine when parked for more than 10 seconds can save you up to $70 a year in fuel costs.

Winter Swimming Sessions

The 2025 Winter Swimming Session began on Monday, January 6!

To register for preschool, swimmer levels, teen and adult lessons or lifesaving courses, visit greatersudbury.ca/play/pools/swimming-lessons/.

Book Swim Sessions

Free Public Skating Sponsored by KGHM

Thank You, KGHM!

We are thrilled to announce that KGHM is sponsoring select free skates at T.M. Davies Community Centre and Arena.

Join us on January 19, 2025, for a fun-filled time on the ice. For more information on public skating, please visit greatersudbury.ca/play/arenas/public-skating.

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Planting Hope: A Regreening Story

The City’s world-renowned Regreening Program is featured in Planting Hope: A Regreening Story now showing at Dynamic Earth.

Additional footage of the Regreening Program operations was captured during the filming of Science North's IMAX production Jane Goodall's Reasons for Hope, in anticipation of creating this Greater Sudbury-specific documentary.

The film showcases the transformative impact of local regreening efforts and the collaboration that has made this transformation possible. For more information visit Dynamic Earth | Science North.

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Summer Employment

Kickstart your career with hands-on experience. A summer job with the City of Greater Sudbury will help you gain practical skills, mentorship and valuable learning opportunities that will set you apart in the workforce. Consider one of our many summer employment opportunities in playgrounds, museums, engineering, special events, land reclamation and more.

Learn more at greatersudbury.ca/summerjobs.

The deadline for applications is February 21, 2025.

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Public Consultation Sessions Regarding Housing Infill

The City of Greater Sudbury invites residents to attend a virtual consultation session on January 16, 2025 at 7 p.m. with BuildingIN, a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing the housing supply challenge.

The session will be held virtually via Zoom and feature group discussions, problem-solving and active listening and will cover the following topics:

Considering solutions
Understanding cause and effect
Clarifying outcomes and cumulative consequences
Big picture decisions to meet targets

This is the second community consultation for this project. The final session will take place February 13, 2025. You do not need to have attended the first session to participate in the subsequent sessions. Please visit overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca for more information.

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Safety Tip!

Did you know that salt is not an effective deicer when it is below -12`C? Consider salt alternatives:

Look for salt-free deicers that do not contain any chlorides, especially sodium chloride
Use acetate-based products
Consider traction aids such as pickled sand

Learn more: greatersudbury.ca/saltuse.

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Snippets:

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

Discover Sudbury