Lifestyle

BY JUDI KOSKI The 3rd annual benefit concert for Northern Ontario Families Of Children With Cancer features Betty & The Bob's of Toronto.

The Bay Street Film Festival is now open for submissions through www.withoutabox.com . The regular submission deadline is April 30 and the late deadline is May 26. Submit films, or inform festival organizers of any other potential candidates.

During Laurentian University's Research Week, a celebration was held, showcasing the most recent intellectual and creative work of the institutions faculty members.

BY LIBBY DORNBUSH If you see one play in Sudbury this year, Rabbit Hole should be that play.

Charbonneau Productions Inc. is currently shooting the second season of the television series Météo+ in Sudbury until May 30.

Tickets are now on sale for Theatre Cambrian's next two productions -  the Tony Award-winning family musical, Bye Bye Birdie, and the sexy British farce, Not Now, Darling.

As part of her Best Damn Tour, Ontarian Avril Lavigne is stopping in Sudbury on Aug. 5 at 7 pm.

The Easter Seals Telethon embarks on its 25th year with a show that will help generate imperative funds and bring greater awareness to the challenges and the inspiring victories of children and youth with physical disabilities.

The Nickel District Kennel Club hosted a Dog Show at the Coniston Arena last weekend. Over 1,000 dogs competed from across Canada, United States and some as far as overseas.

A moving ceremony took place for the first screening of the cancer awareness video, In Our Own Words: The Cancer Journey. The video is the direct result of a collaborative effort, led by the Shkagamik-kwe Aboriginal Health Access Centre.