Local News

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life An 18,000 square foot Shoppers Drug Mart is set for construction this Wednesday, April 22, on the corner of Highway 144 and Edward St. in Chelmsford. More than 50 construction jobs will be created.

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life Gatchell School Council will host a "Make-and-Take" workshop for parents of exceptional students on Wednesday, April 22 at Gatchell School.

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Bill Bradley There were a lot of shining scalps at the New Sudbury Shopping Centre Saturday, as Vale Inco employees shaved their heads to benefit the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society.

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Bill Bradley The sacrifice of those who died at Vimy Ridge, in northern France during the First World War, was remembered Sunday at a service at the Church of the Epiphany. There was also a parade at 1:30 p.m.

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  Motor vehicle access to the St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School and École séparée Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci in Coniston is closed until further notice.

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life Laurentian University has committed to maintain Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTAs) at their current levels and mitigate cuts to Summer Research Fellowships on the basis of financial need.

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Bill Bradley Terry Kett, former Walden mayor and Greater Sudbury city councillor, said plans by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) for the city's southwest bypass will cut off access to Highway 17 fo

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  The City of Greater Sudbury advises motorists that Bell Canada is continuing its underground cable work on Lasalle Boulevard this week.

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life Laurentian University has a projected $4 million operating deficit for this financial year. The deficit has resulted in some cuts to return the university to a balanced budget over three years.

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  Nickel Belt MPP and NDP health critic France Gélinas has expressed concern over the findings of the chief medical officer of health's report into the 2008 listeriosis outbreak.