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Wynne election a major milestone: gay rights activists

Wynne election a major milestone: gay rights activists

The fact Kathleen Wynne’s sexual orientation was barely an issue in her drive to become leader of Ontario’s Liberals is a major milestone for the community, local activists say.
Ryan Reynolds has Sudbury all a-twitter

Ryan Reynolds has Sudbury all a-twitter

“In Sudbury, Ontario. Preparing to start filming Queen of The Night here.“ Those are the words Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds left on his Facebook page for his fans.
Students raise almost $1,700 for Ryan's Well Foundation

Students raise almost $1,700 for Ryan's Well Foundation

Students at Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School more than doubled their fundraising target through the 2012/2013 School Challenge in support of the Ryan's Well Foundation. Students banded together to raise $1,689 for the campaign.

LU students canvassing for cancer foundation

Laurentian University students will hit the streets of Sudbury during the evenings of Feb. 4 and 5 to collect funds for the Northern Cancer Foundation. They will be canvassing in the New Sudbury and Minnow Lake areas between the hours of 6-9 p.m.

Seven new dealers added to Legend Boats' network

Legend Boats, a Northern Ontario company and one of Canada’s largest manufacturers of aluminum and pontoon boats is welcoming seven new dealers to its network across Canada.
Science North gets financial boost for new travelling exhibit

Science North gets financial boost for new travelling exhibit

As Science North made its final payment on a $500,000 Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation loan from 2008, the province provided $28,393 to help market and promote the premiere of a new travelling exhibit.
Raising the Roof for Toque Tuesday

Raising the Roof for Toque Tuesday

The Sudbury Action Centre for Youth is set to once again raise the roof on Toque Tuesday. SACY will play host to the second annual event as part of the Raising the Roof national campaign. It takes place Feb.

Greater Sudbury Community Calendar

Greater Sudbury Community Calendar starting February 5. To put your listing on this board post it online at NorthernLife.ca or e-mail [email protected], phone 705-673-5667 ext. 367. All locations for Sudbury unless otherwise indicated.
Living well in a toxic world

Living well in a toxic world

Despite the fact that we live in the wealthiest society in the history of the world, with the most advanced medical understanding, many diseases are on the rise.
‘A great loss to Sudbury’

‘A great loss to Sudbury’

Friends and colleagues are paying tribute to former Liberal MP and cabinet minister Diane Marleau, who passed away Jan. 30 after a battle with cancer. Marleau, who was 69, is survived by her husband, Paul, and their three children.