Local News

The province is creating a new public health nurse position in Sudbury to support a program geared toward expectant or new moms who may be at risk and to help them get the advice and services they need.

With its decision last week to scale back its Clean AER project and move to a one-furnace smelter, Vale is withdrawing its zoning application to the City of Greater Sudbury to temporarily house workers on its property.

Mine Mill Local 598/CAW members voted 96 per cent in favour of going on strike follwing meetings held by their union Jan. 16. The union's collective agreement with Xstrata Nickel expires at midnight Jan. 31.

Three Northern parks have been given a second chance, thanks to extensive lobbying on behalf of concerned citizens.

The introduction of electronic gaming machines in bingo halls in Ontario has the province’s horse-racing industry crying foul.

As expected, First Nations and Idle No More groups in Northern Ontario joined their fellows across Canada in a national day of action.

The founding executive director of Laurentian University's Goodman School of Mines is no stranger to the city. In the past, Bruce Jago has worked as an applied mineralogist and exploration director at Inco Ltd.

Greater Sudbury Community Calendar starting January 17. 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.

A snow squall watch has been issued by Environment Canada. A sharp Arctic cold front blasting east across Northern Ontario has flurries associated with it as it moves through, said Environment Canada.

A $50,000 investment from the provincial government will help in the development and implementation of locally driven solutions to help residents reach their full health potential, said Dr.