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McQueen's donates $8K to Northern Cancer Foundation

McQueen's donates $8K to Northern Cancer Foundation

Paul McQueen (right) owner of McQueen's furniture, and Northern Life publisher Abbas Homayed, chair of the Strokes for Hope golf tournament, held Aug.
Gas prices down another two cents in time for weekend

Gas prices down another two cents in time for weekend

Greater Sudbury's gas prices have dropped about two cents over the past day. The city's cheapest gas, which costs 108.9, is at the Independent at the Pumps on Lorne, while the most expensive gas, at 115.
Sunny skies in the Friday forecast

Sunny skies in the Friday forecast

Friday we'll finally see a return of some summer weather with clear skies and sun. There may be some fog patches early on but they will be dissipating in the morning. Daytime high should get up to 25.
Cruisin', Bluez and (root) brews at A&W (9 photos)

Cruisin', Bluez and (root) brews at A&W (9 photos)

A&W celebrated its seventh annual Cruisin’ to End MS day on Aug. 27, to help Canadians living with MS. On this day, one dollar from every Teen Burger sold across the country will go to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada.
A little lemonade goes a long way

A little lemonade goes a long way

Malachi Slack and his grandmother Marlene Slack are hosting a lemonade stand outdoors at Health Sciences North Ramsey Lake Health Centre on Friday Aug. 28, 2015 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Liberals only big 3 party taking part in women's issues debate

Liberals only big 3 party taking part in women's issues debate

Sudbury federal Liberal candidate Paul Lefebvre is calling on local NDP candidates to urge their leader, Thomas Mulcair, to participate in a national women’s issues debate organized by an alliance of Canadian women's organizations called Up for Debat
Video: Camille’s Make-A-Wish smile is priceless

Video: Camille’s Make-A-Wish smile is priceless

Camille Gaudette doesn’t spend a great deal of time smiling, her mother, Natalie Genereux, told NorthernLife.ca today. The 10-year-old École Alliance St.
Sudbury’s east end shopping district keeps growing

Sudbury’s east end shopping district keeps growing

The Kingsway shopping district in Sudbury continues to grow in leaps and bounds with a number of new retail outlets, two new hotels in the works, and plans for acres of residential subdivisions.
Canadian airports launch first Canadian Airports Safety Week

Canadian airports launch first Canadian Airports Safety Week

The Sudbury Airport, along with 23 other airports across Canada, kick off Canadian Airports Safety Week, a new airport-led initiative to promote healthy and safe work practices among airport employees.
Swimming advisory lifted at Capreol Beach

Swimming advisory lifted at Capreol Beach

The Sudbury and District Health Unit has removed the signs advising people against swimming at the Capreol Beach. The health unit issued the advisory on Aug. 20.