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Fire Services investigating Cochrane Street house fire

Fire Services investigating Cochrane Street house fire

Greater Sudbury Fire Services will likely call in the Office of the Fire Marshal to help determine the cause of a house fire on Cochrane Street, said platoon chief Terry Larocque. Cochrane Street was closed to traffic June 22 at about 10:20 a.m.
Walk for ALS raises $74,000

Walk for ALS raises $74,000

Stack was diagnosed last year with ALS. It was aggressive, Kathleen said, and Stack is now in a wheelchair. “We're very proud to be here for him, and we hope this really raises awareness of ALS,” she said.
Sudbury man wins Knights of Columbus jackpot

Sudbury man wins Knights of Columbus jackpot

When Mario Palin went to the Superstore near his home late one night for a last minute errand, he never expected the trip would make him $250,000 richer.
Sudbury students honour National Aboriginal Day

Sudbury students honour National Aboriginal Day

About 800 Greater Sudbury students gathered at the École secondaire du Sacré-Cœur field June 20 to take part in a traditional powwow in celebration of National Aboriginal Day. National Aboriginal Day is celebrated annually on June 21.
Walk for ALS treatment and research Saturday

Walk for ALS treatment and research Saturday

If you ask Debi Kanerva, her aunt June Rumball is a remarkable woman who raised two children on her own and managed to put herself through nursing school.

HSN elects four new board members

Health Sciences North announced the election of four new members to its board of directors at its annual general meeting Thursday evening.
Melanson opens mayoral bid with call for leaner gov't

Melanson opens mayoral bid with call for leaner gov't

After mingling for more than an hour, Melanson took the podium, his campaign logo displayed on big screen beside him, Van Halen’s ‘Right Now’ playing in the background.
Sun with chance of rain expected this weekend

Sun with chance of rain expected this weekend

Saturday marks the first day of summer, but Sudburians may be disappointed to know that there is a chance of showers in store for Sunday and Monday. Saturday Mainly sunny with a high of 23 C.
HSN posts balanced budget for 2013-2014

HSN posts balanced budget for 2013-2014

The hospital's two biggest priorities for the next fiscal year, he said, are to improve pediatric care and to fill the gaps that leave some patients behind when they go through transitions of care.
Rookies — including a NorthernLife.ca reporter — take on bus rodeo

Rookies — including a NorthernLife.ca reporter — take on bus rodeo

The transit rodeo includes a skills competition and safety awards ceremony for transit workers, as well as a barbecue. The workers' friends and family members were also invited to see what it's like to drive a 40-foot-long city bus.