Full podcast: https://lovethenorth.ca/article/261019-mcintosh-mayor-fixing-sudbury-garbage What kind of first impression does Greater Sudbury make on someone considering investing millions of dollars in our community? In this episode of Love the North, mayoral candidate Michael McIntosh explains why something as simple as weekly garbage collection could have a much bigger impact on Sudbury's future than many people realize. Imagine bringing a potential investor into Greater Sudbury to explore building a new manufacturing facility, creating jobs, and contributing to the local economy. Now imagine driving that investor through neighbourhoods where garbage bags are piling up along the streets. What message does that send about how our city is managed? McIntosh argues that keeping Greater Sudbury clean isn't just about appearances. It's about public health, community pride, economic development, and creating an environment where businesses want to invest. He also points to the challenges faced by seniors, apartment residents, and families who may have limited space to store garbage between collections. With concerns about rat infestations in neighbourhoods such as Minnow Lake, he questions whether more frequent garbage pickup could help reduce these problems. A cleaner city could make neighbourhoods more welcoming, encourage business investment, support property values, and improve residents' quality of life. But there is also a financial question: What would weekly garbage collection cost, and could the wider community benefits justify that investment? Sometimes improving a city's future begins with getting the basics right. Watch Michael McIntosh discuss why he believes a cleaner Greater Sudbury could help create a stronger local economy. #LoveTheNorth #MichaelMcIntosh #GreaterSudbury #SudburyElection2026 #EconomicDevelopment #InvestInSudbury #CommunityPride #CleanCity