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Englishman Henry Cole gave birth to the idea of Christmas cards in 1843. Since he was too busy to write a personal holiday greeting, Cole hired well-known London artist John Calcott Horsley to design a card he could send to all his acquaintances.

A Confederation Secondary School initiative to get students in its elementary feeder schools hooked on reading is currently underway. Students in Grade 3 to 8 at Redwood Acres Public School, Pinecrest Public School, Valley View Public School and C.R.

BY GIANNI UBRIACO Sudbury's Gauvreau School of Performing Arts and Modeling sent 46 young and talented people with big dreams to the Canadian Model and Talent Convention (CMTC) in Toronto from March 16 to 19.

Twenty-four young people graduated from United Way's Young Leaders on Board program March 21.

Easter will be celebrated Sunday, April 16. Many traditions of this religious holiday have their origins in pagan rituals and beliefs.

Yves Rocher has opened a beauty centre in the New Sudbury Centre. The centre's beauty experts can answer most questions about makeup and skin care including when are products pass their best date expiry. All skincare and makeup has a shelf life.

Have you ever made New Year's resolutions that flopped after a few days? Trying to stop smoking? Need to lose weight? Want to be more relaxed and calm during stressful days? Hypnotist M.

Time flies by at Sudbury Aviation. This Saturday, the business, located in Azilda, will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the Lively Golf and Country Club. Current owner/operator Marg Watson Hyland couldn't be happier.

Spring arrived Monday, March 20. Spring is a time for renewal and there is no better time to rid yourself of a winter's worth of dust bunnies, dirt and clutter.

In the 27 years since its inception, the Annual Sudbury Sportsman Show has progressed and evolved, attracting more visitors, presenters and commanding more floor space.