Local News

Mining giant Vale engaged in “patently unreasonable” conduct and violated provincial labour law by firing nine Sudbury workers without recourse, the Ontario Labour Relations Board has ruled.

Shawn Poland didn't have to take off his shirt to win the second annual Dancing with the Stars – but he did. Poland and his dance partner, Colette Lance, were crowned champions of the Easter Seals event Feb. 24 at the Caruso Club.

The St. James Safe School Student Council was recently awarded a Government of Ontario “Speak Up Grant” for their inclusive education campaign. The group has been dubbed C3 - Catholic, community and culture.

Health Sciences North honoured those who contribute to its Volunteer Association at a celebration Feb. 21. The hospital's critical care service was officially named for the Volunteer Association at the event.

With temperatures dipping below -15 C, the Homelessness Network of Sudbury has issued an extreme cold weather alert for the next 24 hours.

The fate of eight workers fired during the nearly year-long strike between Vale and Steelworkers Local 6500 will be determined through arbitration, according to a Ontario Labour Relations Board decision released Feb. 24.

Although the province has already introduced its own action plan to reform the health care system, Health and Long-Term Care Minister Deb Matthews said she'll consider the recommendations outlined in the Don Drummond report .

Editor’s note: On Feb. 16, Northern Life hosted the ninth annual Community Builders Awards of Excellence.

Come March 5, transit users will see an increase in fares. Cash and ticket fares will increase five cents for all categories with the exception of adult cash fares, which will increase 10 cents, according to a news release from the city.

The city is moving ahead with a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study that will review alternatives to service industrial properties along Fielding Road, Duhamel Road and Nelson Road with municipal water and sanitary sewer services.