Lifestyle

Statistics Canada's survey on the work and health of nurses supports the need for government action to resolve staffing levels and workplace conditions for Ontario's registered nurses, says the president of the Ontario Nurses' Association (ONA).

BY BILL BRADLEY The Salvation Army needs your help. Their annual fundraising effort, the Red Kettle Campaign, is short $50,000.

BY DANA JENNINGS The Young Professionals Association (YPA) of Greater Sudbury has launched its 2007 membership campaign and official website. The event was held at the Cambrian College Student Centre Nov. 30.

Consumers are putting gift cards on their holiday wish lists and plan to spend more than a gift card's value when they redeem it, according to the findings of an Centurion's survey of approximately 500 consumers in Canada.

Vonage Canada, a provider of home phone service that uses the Internet, has expanded its service to Sudbury and Espanola. The Vonage service works by transmitting phone calls over the Internet rather than a dedicated phone network.

The inaugural Battle of the Brains Trivia Contest for United Way raised $27,000 for the agency.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN It looks like a scene from a Dickens book. For the past 11 years, residents of Copper Cliff have gathered in December at one of the town's local churches, and walked through the snow-covered town holding candles.

CNW - Just in time for the Holidays - VIA Rail Canada would like to make your holiday gift decision-making easier this year.

BY BILL BRADLEY Despite the economic boom in the city, community food agencies say many people are suffering and going hungry.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN Fourteen candles lit in memory of young women who died violently glowed behind Donna Chuipka as she shared her experience as a domestic abuse survivor at the Sudbury Women's Centre Wednesday.