Local News

By Vicki Gilhula Rev. David Mainse and his Cross-Canada Tour will visit Glad Tidings Tabernacle, Wednesday, April 24.

The Canadian Authors Association will hold its annual convention in Sudbury this year. The association plays a key role in the development of the Canadian writing community.

Effective this week, Allen Hayward started his new position as vice-president, mining, at Falconbridge Ltd. He will be responsible for the mining operations for the nickel business.

Peggy Fera, who is retiring from her position as executive director of the Sudbury Regional Palliative Care Association, will be honoured Wednesday, April 3 at a reception at Christ the King Church in downtown Sudbury at 7 pm.

Tracey Duguay has joined the staff at Northern Life as features editor. She is a graduate of Cambrian College's journalism program and winner of a Northern Life scholarship. She also has a degree in English.

Habitat for Humanity, Sudbury District, is looking to fill several vacant positions on its board of directors.

Dr. Rand Dyck has won Laurentian University's Teaching Excellence Award for 2001-02.

By Keith Lacey Union brothers from Norway threw tremendous support during a bitter strike, so members of Local 598 of the Mine Mill/CAW promise to show their representatives the some great northern hospitality over the next few days.

By Rick Pusiak A news blackout is in effect, but striking provincial employees in Sudbury were cautiously optimistic Tuesday following the resumption of contract talks in Toronto.

Collège Boréal will hold an open house, April 6 from 10 am to 3 pm. The public is invited to visit Collège Boréal's facilities at 21 Lasalle Blvd., and to meet faculty members and staff. Free massages and a barbecue will be offered.