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TVO hosts best lecturer competition

TVO hosts best lecturer competition

Everyone remembers the “one” – the teacher who changed their whole way of thinking; the educator who stood out as the most inspirational teacher they’d ever had; the mentor so motivating, so enthusiastic, so engaging that the whole class would sit up
Incumbent Diane Marleau jeered in debate

Incumbent Diane Marleau jeered in debate

BY BILL BRADLEY If applause is any indication of popularity, the campaign of Liberal incumbent Diane Marleau is in trouble in the Sudbury riding.
Two polls indicate NDP surge in North

Two polls indicate NDP surge in North

BY BILL BRADLEY Both Sudbury and Nickel Belt ridings could change hands on Oct. 14. Two polls, Ekos and Nanos, featured on the Hill and Knowlton election predictor website, predict a Liberal Party collapse across Canada, including Northern Ontario.

Greater Sudbury to be geriatrics hub for northeast

BY BILL BRADLEY Greater Sudbury is getting its first geriatrics doctor. Dr. Jo-Anne Clarke, a former Lively resident, will head up a seniors’ clinic starting in March at Pioneer Manor. Her 4,000 sq.

Gentle giant of medical community dies

BY JANET GIBSON A tall, humble man who was loved by his patients and respected by his fellow doctors died peacefully on Sept. 25 at Sudbury Regional Hospital. Dr.

Lecturer to speak about women's issues

Laurentian University's history department will celebrate Women's History Week starting Oct. 6 with a visit by Dr. Wendy Mitchinson, Canada Research Chair in Gender and Medical History. Mitchinson will give two public lectures: Monday October 6, 7 p.
Labourers’ training facility receives funding

Labourers’ training facility receives funding

The Labourers’ International Union of North America, (LIUNA) Local 493 in Sudbury will receive $282,000 from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to construct a new training facility for skilled workers, Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci
Steelworkers move into new home

Steelworkers move into new home

BY BILL BRADLEY Steelworkers are back in business, said John Fera, president Local 6500. He was speaking at a press conference Friday morning at the Steelworkers' new offices at 128 Pine Street, across from the Evans Lumber parking lot.

Hubby Awards luncheon finds new venue

A new location for the Hubby Awards Luncheon has been established. The luncheon was originally scheduled to take place in the Steelworker's Hall on Frood Road.

Construction to begin on Kingsway

Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays on the Kingsway, starting Monday, Sept. 29.