Lifestyle

As local band Jo*Po & the Jacklegs takes the stage on Saturday night at SummerFest, be prepared to get a heavy dose of “70's rock 'n' roll with soul.

Colourful and creative messages of respect, equality, balance, truth and more make up a mural at Heritage Park, a far cry from the offensive graffiti that covered the wall not so long ago.

J.J. Mongeon 1, learns a few fishing tips from his dad James at the Canoe Club on Ramsey Lake. Henry Mongeon 6, who was fishing on the opposite end of the dock, joined his brother and dad on this outing as they tried their luck for some rock bass.

BY LIZ FLEMING, for NorthernLife.ca If whale-watching is your thing, Port Sidney, a tiny town just 25 km north of Victoria on Vancouver Island, is an ideal choice.

This picture was taken by Ron Abreu at Daoust Lake in Alban. “The sun was just rising and only iluminated the tops of the trees across from my trailer,” he wrote in an e-mail to Northern Life.

Theatre Cambrian Summertime Stage students performed a mini-production of Best of Broadway for family and friends during their final day.

Sudbury classical music lovers will have a rare opportunity to hear the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) live in concert Tuesday, Sept. 15. The symphony and their conductor Peter Oundjian are visiting the city as part of the TSO's outreach program.

Newcap Radio will launch a radio station called New HOT 93.5 FM today (Aug. 25) at noon. The channel had been playing classic Chinese music since last week as a publicity stunt. “The New HOT 93.

Rice and Beef Burritos offer families a portable and worry-free meal when leading an on-the-go lifestyle.

Before nickel was discovered in Sudbury and mining began, the area was known for the white pine forest that towered above the ground. The community was called Ste. Anne of the Pines.