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Summer road reconstruction season picks up pace

Summer road reconstruction season picks up pace

Greater Sudbury has updated its list of roads, culvert and water main projects motorists can expect to encounter as they make their way through the city this summer.
Inspections close two pedestrian bridges in Sudbury

Inspections close two pedestrian bridges in Sudbury

The city has closed two pedestrian bridges – one in Coniston and the other in Sudbury -- after routine inspections uncovered problems. The bridges are located on Allan Street in Coniston and Kingsmount Boulevard in Sudbury.
Happy Capreol Days

Happy Capreol Days

The entire town of Capreol came together during the August civic holiday long weekend for a community celebration. Capreol Days was celebrated with music, food, vendors, pony rides, gold panning, the Amazing Capreol Race and more.

United Way thanks donors for 30 years of success

In its 30-year history, many donors have helped United Way Sudbury and Nipissing Districts raise more than $34 million for social service programs in Greater Sudbury and District.
City combating Eurasian milfoil with weevil population

City combating Eurasian milfoil with weevil population

By Lindsay Kelly For Northern Life They’re small, they’re native to the area and, best of all, they have a huge appetite for Eurasian watermilfoil, an invasive species that’s threatening to choke the life out of Sudbury’s water bodies.

New clinic saving health system $750,000 a year

Preliminary results of a study indicate an outpatient clinic for cardiac patients at Health Sciences North is improving patient outcomes and creating efficiencies for the health care system.

Accreditation a 'significant achievement' for NOSM

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine's medical doctor program was recently accredited for eight years. This is the longest period of time for which it could have received accreditation.

LCBO sales continue to grow

The LCBO has recorded its most successful year in its history, according to a provincial news release. Overall, LCBO sales increased last year by 4.9 per cent, totalling $4.71 billion. Net income for the government rose $98 million to $1.
West Nile on the rise, province warns

West Nile on the rise, province warns

The number of mosquitoes with West Nile Virus is on the rise across the province, especially in southern Ontario, and the province is advising residents to take the proper precautions to reduce their risk of contracting it.

Topper's fundraiser supports Elliot Lakers

Topper's Pizza is showing its northern roots by lending support to victims of the Elliot Lake mall collapse. In addition to encouraging donations to the relief fund on its online ordering site, Topper's is collecting in-store donations.