Lifestyle

CBC Radio is building on its legacy of commissioning original works from some of Canada's most talented musicians and orchestras with a $50,000 increase in its commissions budget, bringing 2008's allocation up to $170,000.

As part of the Doors Open event at Minnow Lake Place (1127 Bancroft Dr.) there will be an art show by three local artists.  The exhibition will take place in the gymnasium of the former Ecole St.

By JUDI KOSKI Theatre Cambrian is treating Sudburians to a little summer fun with its dinner theatre production, Come back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean.

(MS) - When it comes to fun in the sun, few things can beat water sports. Veteran water sport athletes can attest to the enjoyment of activities such as surfing, water skiing and sailing.

Sudbury's Blue Saints Drum and Bugle Corps will host Spectacle of Sound July 29 at Queen's Athletic Field. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6:30 p.m.

Valley East born tenor Joey Niceforo, a member of  Destino with Paul Ouellete and Leon Leontaridis have been appointed to represent Canada by performing at the World Olympics in Beijing China on Aug. 8.

On July 19 and 20, Foothills Farm in Chelmsford is hosting the Trillium Hunter/Jumper Association English horseback riding competition for the Northeast region.

Sudbury Pride Chair, Nickel Chef Tom Reid welcomes all to the Sudbury Pride 2008 Festival July 14 to 20, that will be celebrated at various locations downtown. "I am proud on behalf of the board of Sudbury Pride to welcome you ...

The 14th annual Downtown Celebrity Blueberry Pie Eating Contest will take place Thursday, July 17, at noon inside the Rainbow Centre mall.

CNW - The Orillia Festivals Committee today released program details for the second annual Orillia Beatles Celebration, to be held in Orillia from Sept. 19 to 21.