A demolition permit for the former Sudbury General Hospital – a longstanding eyesore in the city – was approved and issued by the City of Greater Sudbury earlier Friday.

This marks a significant step toward supporting impactful housing growth and redevelopment in strategic areas of the city, officials said.

“Demolishing the old hospital has been a top priority for our community for far too long and it’s something I’ve heard about from residents almost every week since taking office,” Mayor Paul Lefebvre said in a release. “I made a commitment that we would see action on this file, and I’m proud that today we’re delivering.

“We’re not just clearing away a long-vacant building; we’re creating space for what’s next in this location and all of the historic growth that we’re achieving togeth

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