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Gravitational waves discovery is 'a big, big deal'

Gravitational waves discovery is 'a big, big deal'

It was the most precise measurement in the history of the world, and it was 100 years in the making. But on Thursday, scientists announced they had confirmed the last major prediction of Albert Einstein's theory of relativity.
Temps could drop below -40 Friday night

Temps could drop below -40 Friday night

If you thought it was cold on Thursday, wait until you see what Friday has in store. A few flurries are expected in the morning before clearing in the early afternoon. High of -16 with temperature falling to -21 in the afternoon. Wind chill -32.
Sudbury gets a nat’l shout-out from the Governor General

Sudbury gets a nat’l shout-out from the Governor General

Governor General David Johnston came out today … as someone who was born in Copper Cliff, that is. The GG wrote an op-ed that was published by The Globe and Mail today highlighting Sudbury’s contributions to the world of science.
CAO candidate rejects city's offer

CAO candidate rejects city's offer

Greater Sudbury's efforts to find a permanent chief administrative officer took turn another turn this week, with word that a preferred candidate declined the city's job offer. In an internal email obtained by Northernlife.
Video: Dogs help kids improve their reading skills

Video: Dogs help kids improve their reading skills

Willy Cryderman looks forward to his weekly hangout sessions with his buddy Maddy - who just happens to be a very lovable 2-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog.
Gélinas invites French-language university supporters to Toronto rally

Gélinas invites French-language university supporters to Toronto rally

Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas is inviting the Franco-Ontarian community and supporters to join a rally in Toronto on Thursday, Feb. 18, to call for a French-language university in Ontario.
Brr! Cold weather alert issued

Brr! Cold weather alert issued

The Homelessness Network of Sudbury has announced an Extreme Cold Weather Alert for the next 24 hours.
Architecture students build artificial northern lights

Architecture students build artificial northern lights

For the last few months, a group of six second- and third-year Laurentian University School of Architecture students have been hard at work, preparing their entry for the Winter Stations Design Competition.
HSN posts myth-busting video on CPR

HSN posts myth-busting video on CPR

Health Sciences North has recently published the fifth episode of its ongoing MythFracture series to YouTube, and it's all about CPR. The series is meant to debunk health care-related myths.
Sudbury dead last when it comes to job prospects

Sudbury dead last when it comes to job prospects

A report last week from the Bank of Montreal confirmed what many in the city already know: it's getting tough to find a job in Greater Sudbury. The ranking of the top 33 cities in Canada placed us last in terms of job prospects, with Kelowna, B.C.