6 stories to start your day for Thursday, June 17

Sudbury Mayor Brian Bigger has a new chief of staff

Mayor Brian Bigger’s office has announced a new chief of staff. This is after Melissa Zanette, who has been with the Mayor since his election announced back in May that she would be moving on. Her replacement is will be Hugh Kruzel. From Sudbury. He holds various degrees, including one from Laurentian University (1983). He has also worked for the Canadian Armed Forces, with children who have special needs, for both the City of Nepean and the City of Ottawa.

Giroux appointed for another 5-year term

Dominic Giroux, president and CEO of