Lifestyle

BY BILL BRADLEY Feeling stressed lately? Charmaine Kennedy, co-owner of The Tree of Life North store at 251 Regent St., has a relaxing and stress-free place for you.

BY LAUREL MYERS It's a situation that every pet owner dreads - a beloved pet requires veterinary attention, but the owner can't afford the treatment.

The Greater Sudbury Public Library recognizes the importance of literacy by presenting Family Story Times, a contribution to the development of a child's love of reading and learning.

All over the world, fans of Margaret Atwood celebrate the author's Nov. 18 birthday in a variety of ways. A group of Laurentian University professors started celebrating the event four years ago.

By JUDI KOSKI Owner/operator Tammy Lueddeke is pleased to open Vision Hair Studio at 2363 Bancroft Dr. in Sudbury. She is especially proud that her studio offers the Aveda line of products.

BY JANET GIBSON The National Do Not Call List gives consumers a choice about whether or not to receive telemarketing calls, the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission says on its website.

By Jean-François Démoré Sabaidee Nickel City armchair travellers! At the time of my last correspondence, I had been joined by a childhood friend of mine, André Lavallée, who would be accompanying me for my journey into the small country of Laos.

BY SABRINA BYRNES Parlaympian athlete and army veteran Steve Daniel accepted a cheque on behalf of Soldier On recently, with money that was donated by Comrades MC.

BY BILL BRADLEY Recording star Colin James rocked a large crowd from the inside of a CPR rail car Saturday evening. James was one of many performers who celebrated the 2010 Olympics at Olympic Court, behind the house of Broadloom on Lorne Street.

The rock band Hedley will be playing the Sudbury Arena Nov. 12. Tickets, which cost $43 each, go on sale Friday Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. They are available at the Sudbury Arena Box Office, by phone at 671-3000 or online at the city's website .