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GSDC gives $50,000 to Le Salon du livre

The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) recently approved funding valued at $50,000 for Le Salon du livre du Grand Sudbury.

LU celebrates achievements of four outstanding women

To celebrate International Women's Day, Laurentian University's Presidential Advisory Committee on the Status of Women will honour the achievements of four women during an annual awards ceremony on Friday, March 7, at 3:30 pm in the Brenda Wallace Re

Dr. Stephen Hall appointed new president of MIRARCO

Laurentian University recently announced the appointment of Dr. Stephen Hall to the position of president and CEO of the Mining Innovation, Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation (MIRARCO). He replaces Dr.

Funding applications available for Lake Stewardship Assistance Program

Applications for funding from the Lake Stewardship Assistance Program are now available.
Confederation students build houses in Chile during March Break

Confederation students build houses in Chile during March Break

A group of students from Confederation Secondary School, two teachers and a volunteer parent are embarking on a truly unique experience during this year's March Break, which takes place from Mar. 7 to 14.
Community Builders awards fetes spirited Sudburians

Community Builders awards fetes spirited Sudburians

More than 500 people applauded some of Greater Sudbury's outstanding citizens last night at the Fifth Annual Community Builders Awards of Excellence (CBA) at the Radisson Hotel, Palladium Ballroom.
Acupuncture clinic helps raise money for Canadian Cancer Society

Acupuncture clinic helps raise money for Canadian Cancer Society

BY KENT CORNESS Magneto Therapy and Acupuncture Clinic is doing their part to support cancer research by helping raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society and Relay for Life.

Government announces tax benefit for seniors

The 2007 Federal Conservative budget has given all taxpayers the opportunity for substantial tax savings this year, especially our seniors, sai Gerry Labelle, the new Conservative Party candidate for Sudbury, at press conference Thursday morning at t

Councillors concerned that MTO is favouring Southview Drive for by-pass four laning

BY BILL BRADLEY Two city councillors at Wednesday night's meeting were concerned that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) may have already decided where the proposed Southwest By-Pass Four Laning will go, and it's not where their constituent

City Council encourages residents to participate in Earth Hour

At a recent meeting, City Council passed a resolution encouraging the Greater Sudbury community to take part in Earth Hour 2008. Earth Hour will take place from 8 to 9 pm on Saturday, Mar. 29.