Building on the success of last year’s back-to-school backpack campaign, during which 2,000 backpacks were distributed to local youth in need, Mayor Paul Lefebvre announced this week that an additional 1,200 backpacks will be allocated this year.

The initiative has had a meaningful impact in Greater Sudbury, ensuring children are equipped with the supplies they need and the confidence to begin the school year on solid footing, he said in a release.

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“When we first launched this campaign in Sudbury last year, the community embraced it wholeheartedly,” Lefebvre said. “The impact on children and families was undeniable, and there was no hesitation in bringing it back again this year. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers and the PIE Education Initiative, we’re

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