Lifestyle

BY GIANNI UBRIACO Death is an inevitable part of life, but most people tend to shy away from talking about end-of-life issues. But local artist Gregory Maskwa doesn't have that luxury. He is terminally ill, and forced to face his own mortality.

Emilie Pharand would surprise everyone who knows her if, when she grows up, she doesn't work in the horticultural field. She has the makings of a farmer.

(CNW) The notion of waiting to book your travel until the last minute to get the best deal doesn't hold true anymore.

BY BILL BRADLEY Sudbury residents have looked forward to the St. Andrew's Fall Fair for the past 31 years and the event keeps getting bigger and better every year. This year's fair takes place Friday, Oct.

The Ministry of Natural Resources will be conducting heightened enforcement activity this fall as the regular gun season for moose opens Oct. 7 in the northeast region.

Make your family's Thanksgiving dinner a meal to remember with some help from Ontario produce. Try these ideas from Foodland Ontario for a fresh twist on your favourite tradition.

Greater Sudbury will be celebrating World Food Day on Monday, Oct. 16 at Market Square from 12:30 - 4:30 pm. It's the first time the community has hosted the event.

BY BILL BRADLEY Valley Growers, Greater Sudbury's largest potato farm with 475 acres in production this year, are adding value to their crop and jobs to their community, says manager Tami Rainville. "We're not just growing potatoes.

BY BILL BRADLEY Many people think the Downtown Farmers' Market has few, if any, local producers and vendors, yet nothing could be further from the truth.

Natalie MacMaster will play in North Bay Dec. 6 at the Capitol Theatre. She will also play in Barrie Dec. 8. The fiddler is on a cross-country tour in support of her 10th album, Yours Truly.