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House of Kin benefits from NOHFC grant

Patients traveling to Sudbury for health care services will have access to improved accommodations at the House of Kin, thanks to a provincial government investment of $250,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC).

FNX finds wide nickel, copper deposits

FNX Mining Co. Inc. has discovered wide, high-grade deposits of nickel, copper and precious metals at its Victoria property near Sudbury. The company plans to spend about $7.
Elgin Street Mission back in the black

Elgin Street Mission back in the black

The generosity of Greater Sudbury residents, businesses and educational institutions has eliminated the Elgin Street Mission's $25,000 deficit. “We were $25,000 short in our budget in November.

New hospital surgical program to improve patient care: CEO

The opening of the new surgical program at the one-site hospital “will lead to vast improvements in patient care,” according to the hospital's CEO.

Volunteers needed for Heart Month

During the month of February, volunteers go door to door fundraising for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario. The foundation is still looking for about another 300 volunteers who can donate one to two hours going door to door between Feb.
Catholic students raise $7,000 for Haiti relief

Catholic students raise $7,000 for Haiti relief

Sudbury Catholic District School Board students and staff have raised a total of $7,000 for relief efforts in Haiti.
Warm temperatures lead to icy surfaces

Warm temperatures lead to icy surfaces

Freezing rain Sunday and overnight has led to wet, slippery roads and sidewalks, and there is concern that when the temperature drops, Sudbury will experience a flash freeze.
UPDATE: Vale Inco document proposes mine efficiencies

UPDATE: Vale Inco document proposes mine efficiencies

Local media, including Northern Life, have been privy to a 94 page confidential strategy document from Vale Inco workshop last summer, June 15 and 16th, outlining some possibilities for its Sudbury operations.
Vale Inco document leaked to media

Vale Inco document leaked to media

Local media, including Northern Life, have been privy to a confidential document from Vale Inco outlining some possibilities for its Sudbury operations.
Residents gather downtown to protest against prorogue of parliament

Residents gather downtown to protest against prorogue of parliament

By phone, email and by attending a rally at Tom Davies Square, city residents are showing they oppose the temporary closure or proroguing of Parliament by Prime Minister Harper, said local opposition politicians.