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Greater Sudbury Community Calendar

Greater Sudbury Community Calendar starting October 23. To put your listing on this board post it online at NorthernLife.ca or e-mail [email protected], phone 705-673-5667. All locations for Sudbury unless otherwise indicated.

Occupational therapists help patients adapt

Health Sciences North is honouring its occupational therapists during October, which is Occupational Therapy Month.

FedNor drops $50K on TNO

A $50,000 infusion of cash from FedNor will help the Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario continue its efforts supporting Francophone arts, culture and heritage. FedNor Minister Tony Clement announced the funding on Oct. 15.
Machinists, welders walk off the job

Machinists, welders walk off the job

More than 100 unionized workers – mostly welders and machinists – walked off the job Oct. 22 at three Bristol Machine Work sites in Greater Sudbury.
Local students participate in world record attempt

Local students participate in world record attempt

Marymount Academy students took part is what was likely the world's largest ever science lesson Oct. 12.

Boréal's registrations up 11%

Collège Boréal's full-time registrations have jumped by nearly 11 per cent for the fall semester. Since 2006-2007, the increase in the total number of registrations at Collège Boréal is actually close to 40 per cent.
Cardinals share their ‘goodness'

Cardinals share their ‘goodness'

The line 'Teach me goodness' is an integral part of the St. Charles College motto — clearly evident following the wrap up of this year's annual campaign for the Sudbury Food Bank. From Oct.

Student loses fingers in shop class accident

The Ministry of Labour is investigating after a St. Charles College student was injured in a shop class incident at around 11 a.m. Oct.
Concert raises $16,000 for Mighty Mitch

Concert raises $16,000 for Mighty Mitch

Sudburians opened their hearts in a big way Oct. 19, donating their time and money to help a seriously ill six-year-old boy.
Firm calls on church to kick out bad priests

Firm calls on church to kick out bad priests

The law firm representing victims who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic priests says maintaining the abusers’ status as priests is an insult to victims and good priests alike. At a press conference Oct.