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(CNW) Preview performances begin June 2 for the Beatles LOVE, the latest Cirque du Soleil production, which celebrates the musical legacy of the Beatles. The gala premiere will be held Friday, June 30.

Northern Life is looking for helping solving the mysteries of the flamingos in Fielding Park. Flamingos aren't native to the Northern Ontario, yet a small flock of the plastic kind has called Fielding Park home for the past few years.

(NC)-Spring is in the air and it's time to prepare your home for the warm weather. As the season changes, here are some handy tips for home repairs, courtesy of Direct Energy: Roof Inspection: Moisture problems are one of your roof's worst enemies.

(NC)-As your lawn and garden reach their peak of colour and vibrancy over the next few weeks, it is certainly no time to put up with dreary patio furniture.

(NC)-How much would you pay for the perfect lush, green lawn? $50? $100? More? Before you pull out your wallet, you may want to consider the cost to you and your family's health.

BY KEITH LACEY Today, Mother's Day, will be filled with emptiness for Elaine Lumley. This will be Lumley's first Mother's Day since her only child, Aidan, 20, was senselessly gunned down outside a Montreal nightclub almost six months ago.

Having what I write read and enjoyed by others delivers tremendous satisfaction, leaving this young journalist with a real sense of accomplishment.

BY COLE RIVARD Le Theatre du Nouvel-Ontario is celebrating its 35th year of bringing critically acclaimed performance art to French-speaking audiences. The 2006-2007 season of the TNO will be packed with new plays and past favourites.

There is nothing unusual about going to a spring wedding. Unless you are attending the Fortin and Dow wedding.

BY HEVEN WHIDDEN Your Scrivener Press will host the launch of Bluffs: Northeastern Ontario Stories from the Edge this Sunday at the Jubilee Centre. There will be a book signing and story readings by 10 northern authors.