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It’s no surprise the 2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is all about numbers: under the hood is a new, all-aluminum 5.4 litre V8 engine that’s supercharged to develop 550 horsepower.

It’s summertime, and Mazda MX-5 owners everywhere are hitting the road in full force.

Thirteen years ago, Gerry Wasney purchased his 1959 Oldsmobile 98 for $6,000. “I had a (1951 Oldsmobile) when I was 16,” Wasney said. “I had a four-door hard top, kept some of the parts to use for this one.

Canadian car shoppers after efficient, stylish and affordable fun at the wheel want European cars, and they want them now.

Riding on properly inflated tires should be a priority for every one of the thousands of motorists who will hit Canada’s highways during this summer’s driving season.

Building on a recent restyle and refresh, the 2010 Volkswagen GTI is packed with more refinement, style and equipment than ever.

Imagine all the wholesome goodness of Shakespeare, packaged like a bag of Doritos. “We like to make Shakespeare kind of taste like junk food,” Charles Roy, co-founder and co-artistic director of the Classical Theatre Project, said.

“Maybe some wouldn’t say this guy was cute, but it was as curious about me as I was of it,” wrote local photographer Tom Muir in an e-mail to Northern Life. “It backed into its temporary hole when I first approached.

If you haven't had a chance to enjoy fresh blueberries yet this season, a stop at one of the many events happening throughout the 24th annual Sudbury Blueberry Festival may be in order.

There were large crowds at the 11th annual Sudbury Dragon Boat Festival, brought out by good weather and the chance to see many of their friends, neighbours and work mates competing for honours in the races on Ramsey Lake. Races began at 9 a.m.