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BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN heidi@northernlife.ca Federal immigration minister Joe Volpe wants to help smaller cities like Sudbury attract new Canadians with special skills who can help ease labour shortages.

The Sudbury Regional Hospital (SRH) is seeking public assistance in recovering 94 missing wheelchairs.

Greater Sudbury pet owners have access to discount coupons providing $115 off the cost of spaying and $65 off the cost of neutering a dog or cat.

The top dogs from the United Steelworkers of America (USWA) are in Sudbury today to discuss strategy for "the new Inco" after its recent acquisition offer to purchase Falconbridge Ltd.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN heidi@northernlife.ca Kashechewan residents were treated to a big farewell bash by the City of Greater Sudbury at the Garson arena today.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN heidi@northernlife.ca Kashechewan residents were treated to a big farewell bash by the City of Greater Sudbury at the Garson arena today.

The citizens action group, Pesticide Free Sudbury, will hold its first general meeting, Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 pm at the Sudbury Arts Council office at 124 Cedar St.

Following the evacuation of the Kashechewan First Nation reserve, Matthew Wesley was unexpectedly thrust into the role of community spokesperson.

BY JASON THOMPSON jason@northernlife.ca The mining industry in Ontario has its fair share of hurdles to jump, but with theses challenges comes great opportunity.

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, Greater Sudbury Development Corporation and the Regional Business Centre will include a special welcome to 12 of the city?s 19 new doctors at the chamber?s After Business session this evening (Wednesday) at To