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Remembering a Sudbury man's incredible tale of survival

Remembering a Sudbury man's incredible tale of survival

Editor's note: Mykola Wargaty had some incredible stories of survival to tell. The Sudbury resident passed away May 28 at the age of 92. His funeral is June 3 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Ukrainian Church.
Prof looking for tales of life in Sudbury's moonscape

Prof looking for tales of life in Sudbury's moonscape

Did you walk to school with a handkerchief over your face because the pollution was so bad? Did your mother have to replant the garden five times because of acid rain? Were mine tailings your personal playground? Stacey Zembrzycki, a Sudbury-born adj
Sudbury's helicopter base not closed yet: OPP

Sudbury's helicopter base not closed yet: OPP

The OPP's emergency rescue helicopter base located at the Greater Sudbury Airport is still operating, a spokesperson for the force said Monday. In a message to Northernlife.ca, Sgt.
Video: Fire at vacant Lorne St. building deemed suspicious

Video: Fire at vacant Lorne St. building deemed suspicious

Update 9:15 a.m.: The fire marshal has been called in to investigate a suspicious early-morning fire at a vacant building at the corner of Regent and Lorne streets. Firefighters were called to the scene at around 6:30 a.m.
If you know or are a senior citizen, read this

If you know or are a senior citizen, read this

Phone and online scams are so common in Sudbury that it's a rare day when one doesn't come across Cst. Linda Burns' desk.
It's now June ... and there's a risk of frost

It's now June ... and there's a risk of frost

Tonight will be clear with winds from the northeast at 20 km/h, becoming light this evening. And the low ... wait for it ... will be 3 with risk of frost. Yes, that's not a typo. Frost. In June. We're sorry.
Tips to keep your kids safe this bicycle season

Tips to keep your kids safe this bicycle season

To maximize your child's safety while out on the road: -Insure the bicycle is of appropriate size in comparison to your child; -The chain is tight; -Brakes are functional; -Tires are inflated to recommended pressure; -The bicycle is equipped with a w
No experience needed: Events welcome future kindergarteners

No experience needed: Events welcome future kindergarteners

Parents who have not registered their children in a CSCNO school still have time to register for this event by calling their neighbourhood school.
LU biology prof honoured for work with kids

LU biology prof honoured for work with kids

Laurentian biology professor David Lesbarrères has been honoured with this year’s Partners in Research Virtual Researcher on Call (VROC) Expert Participation Award.
CAO Search 2015: Search is on for new top bureaucrat

CAO Search 2015: Search is on for new top bureaucrat

City council will take the next step June 9 toward hiring a permanent chief administrative officer. Bob Johnston, the CEO of the Greater Sudbury Airport, has been the interim CAO since Doug Nadorozny was let go in April.