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Dr. Scott Fairgrieve (right), chair of the forensic science program at Laurentian University, shows Lockerby Composite School students how to identify, with blood traces left behind, an individual’s path, direction, and speed.

The Sudbury Kinsmen showcase home is located at 50 Landreville St. in New Sudbury. The draw for the home will take place Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. The early bird draw is Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. If the tickets are sold out by Nov.

Avid travellers know that one of the thrills of travelling abroad is immersing yourself in social customs that may be vastly different from those at home. But don’t leave your etiquette at home.

Keep safe. Stay healthy. These form the foundation of a great trip. Protecting your family when you travel is a priority, especially during a year with the threat of H1N1 (Swine Flu).

Bob Bale, a Greater Sudbury music promoter, is presenting a threesome of singer-songwriters in the next Out of the Cold concert series show. Canadian singer-songwriters David Bradstreet, Brent Titcomb and Jason Fowler will take the stage Oct.

Enjoy a Night of Chamber Music, with Jamie Arrowsmith, Keenan Comartin, Charlene Biggs, and Allan Yzereef, Oct. 24, at 7:30 pm, at St. Peter’s United Church, 203 York St. Tickets are $20 at Black Cat, the Cambrian College bookstore, and Prom Music.

If you want to unleash your inner rock star, be the next Canadian Idol, or just want to improve your stage presence, Arts North has the perfect set of classes for you.

Folk artist Valdy, who has performed many times in the city in past decades, is returning for a performance at Laurentian University in the Fraser Auditorium, Oct. 25, at 7:30 pm, with special guests Pushing 7.

A new Dental Hygiene Spa, located at 594 Lasalle Blvd., had an open house to celebrate its official opening on Oct. 13.

Victor Frank Vere of Sudbury, caught this squirrel out gathering food in the autumn leaves recently. Northern Life welcomes submissions of local art and photography to be featured in the newspaper.