George Lalonde

Flying High at City Hall

Nice to see the Franco-Ontarian flag along with the Canadian and Ontario flags flying high at City Hall. Our Franco-Ontarian community is a vital part of Greater Sudbury, and seeing their flag displayed proudly alongside our national and provincial flags is a wonderful reminder of the cultural richness that makes our city special.

Les couleurs flottent haut à l'Hôtel de Ville

Content de voir le drapeau franco-ontarien flotter fièrement aux côtés des drapeaux canadien et ontarien à l'Hôtel de Ville. Notre communauté franco-ontarienne est une partie essentielle de Grand Sudbury, et voir leur drapeau affiché fièrement aux côtés de nos drapeaux national et provincial est un merveilleux rappel de la richesse culturelle qui rend notre ville si spéciale.

Meals on Wheels in Minnow Lake and Ward 8

On September 5th I had the pleasure to go out with Meals on Wheels in Minnow Lake and Ward 8 and deliver some great meals prepared for some of our residents. My driver for the day, Bernie, explained to me how their system works and the service they provide to our community.

Thank you to all the staff and volunteers that take time out of their day to provide this very important service. Please keep up the great work you do every day.

City Medicine at the Refettorio

Last week I had the chance to see City Medicine at the Refettorio on Durham — it was outstanding. If you have lost someone dear to mental health or addiction, take the time to see this before it's over. It is very moving — bring Kleenex!

Great performance by all. Thank you.

Supporting the Occupational Disease Action Project

Today I had the opportunity to hear from Eric Delparte, VP of the USW, and Sean Staddon, the WSIB representative, at the USW offices — and to sign their shovel, committing to their occupational disease action project.

I was quite moved — my father had lung cancer at a young age and was employed at INCO. This is an absolute no-brainer for me, and I'm very happy to throw my support behind this preventable occupational disease project.

Thank you, Eric and Sean — keep up the great work you do every day for your members and our community.

Greater Sudbury Utilities: Value Beyond the Balance Sheet

Today I had the opportunity to hear from Shannon Restoule, President & CEO of Greater Sudbury Utilities, and Claude Sharma, Director of Marketing and Media. Their presentation on what GSU has done — and continues to contribute to — our community was truly insightful.

What stood out to me most was the value GSU delivers beyond the balance sheet. Through its group of companies — Greater Sudbury Hydro, agilis networks, @home energy, and ConverGen — GSU touches the daily lives of residents and businesses across our city: keeping the lights on, connecting homes and businesses to high-speed internet, and helping households manage their energy use.

As a municipally-owned utility, GSU's success is our community's success, and its annual report theme — "Powering Growth, Delivering Value" — says it all. Supporting strong, accountable public institutions like GSU is exactly the kind of practical leadership I'll bring to Ward 8 council.

Thank you to Shannon Restoule and Claude Sharma for a great session, and to the whole GSU team for the work they do every day for Greater Sudbury.

Campaign Brochure Now Available

My campaign brochure is here! It covers who I am, what I stand for, and all the key information you need — from my priorities for Ward 8 to how and when to vote.

Inside you'll find:

• Why I'm running — 35 years of service to our community
• My three core commitments: Listening to You, Planning for Progress, Delivering Results
• Key voting dates: Online (Oct 16–26), Advance (Oct 17–24), Election Day (Oct 26)

📄 Download the Brochure (PDF)

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Celebrating Public Works Week in Greater Sudbury

National Public Works Week is a time to recognize the men and women who keep our city running — from maintaining our roads and sidewalks to ensuring our water is clean and our parks are safe. As someone who spent 35 years in municipal public service as a career firefighter, I've seen firsthand the dedication and hard work that goes into serving our community every single day.

Public works professionals are the backbone of our city. They fill potholes, clear snow, maintain our water and sewer systems, and respond to emergencies. Their work often goes unnoticed until something goes wrong — but when it functions well, it's because of their commitment and expertise.

One of my top priorities for Ward 8 is Stronger Local Infrastructure. I've seen the impact of aging roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems across our ward. These photos show some of the equipment and crews that make a difference in our community every day. I'm committed to ensuring they have the resources and support they need to keep Sudbury moving forward.

If you see a public works crew out in your neighbourhood this week, take a moment to thank them. They deserve it.

Enjoying the Greek Festival in Greater Sudbury

Another day, another festival. How are you supposed to keep your waistline in check? Once again the food was fabulous — did I mention that I brought some baklava home? Sinfully good.

Thank you to the Hellenic Centre for a wonderful Greek Festival. Events like these bring our community together and showcase the incredible diversity and culture we have here in Greater Sudbury. I had a great time connecting with residents, enjoying the live music, and — yes — sampling the incredible food.

From the souvlaki to the baklava, everything was amazing. If you missed it, mark your calendar for next year — you won't regret it!

A Taste of Home at the Ukrainian Centre

I stopped at the Ukrainian Centre today to pick up some cabbage rolls and pyrohy — one of my favorite dishes — and they did not disappoint, of course. They were awesome.

Thank you to all that were involved in making them, well worth the wait! It's wonderful to see community organizations like the Ukrainian Centre keeping traditions alive and bringing people together through food and culture.