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Union opens new ‘green’ headquarters on Labour Day

Mine Mill Local 598/CAW president Richard Paquin stands outside the union’s newly built headquarters, located on the organization’s Mine Mill campsite on the shores of Richard Lake. The building will be officially opened on Labour Day. Photo by Heidi Ulrichsen

By: Heidi Ulrichsen - Sudbury Northern Life Staff - Sep 01, 2010

Members of Mine Mill Local 598/CAW have an extra reason to celebrate Labour Day this year....

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Whitney Muzyka (left), who works as an executive secretary in the office of Cambrian College's associate vice-president, student services, was recently awarded the President’s Award for Excellence in the Administrator category. She is seen here with Cambrian president Sylvia Barnard (right). Supplied photo.

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Ron LaPlante has filed his papers to run for Ward 8 in the upcoming municipal election. Ward 8 is currently held by Ted Callaghan, who is challenging current mayor John Rodriguez for the mayor's chain. Supplied photo.

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