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Column: The heart makes a poor voting booth

Column: The heart makes a poor voting booth

Winston Churchill really knew how to turn a phrase. And back in 1947 during a speech in the House of Commons, one of the most celebrated politicians of the 20th century delivered one of his best known.
If you need me, I'll be at home

If you need me, I'll be at home

So here it is, in case you were wondering: I'm not shopping today. A few people have asked, so I'm just going to lay it out there. I'm staying home today.
Column: This is my Christmas shopping pledge

Column: This is my Christmas shopping pledge

I have a confession to make: I'm not a good Christmas shopper. Just ask my wife and she'll tell you. I get cranky in the mall.
Column: Contract troubles must be addressed

Column: Contract troubles must be addressed

When you work for government and you make a mistake, you run the risk that mistake will be made in public, for all the world to see. The city finds itself in this unenviable position at the moment, not once, but twice.
Column: Forget fall, this is election season

Column: Forget fall, this is election season

The Oct. 27 municipal election is shaping up to be a vote unlike anything Greater Sudbury has ever seen. If anyone needed convincing this city is hungry for change, the 70 candidates who have thrown their hats in the election ring should do it.

Column: Why we covered the Vincent Harper story

As a news outlet, Northern Life has a responsibility to document life in Greater Sudbury.
Column: This is why Sudbury is greater

Column: This is why Sudbury is greater

It didn’t get many comments from readers, though many of you did share it on your Facebook pages — which is fantastic, because the people involved really deserve the recognition.
Column: When the watchdog becomes the candidate

Column: When the watchdog becomes the candidate

Well, summer has passed its zenith, fall is approaching and the mayoral race in Greater Sudbury is slowly picking up pace.

Column: Tense audit process in need of a fix

Greater Sudbury has much to be thankful for when it comes to the city’s auditor general’s office.
Column: Whatever you do today, don’t forget to vote

Column: Whatever you do today, don’t forget to vote

This week, Northern Life refused to endorse a candidate for today’s provincial election.