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Health unit activates its emergency response plan

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life The Sudbury & District Health Unit has activated its emergency response plan in light of the evolving human swine flu outbreak around the world.

More aboriginal consulation in new mining act

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  Changes are being proposed to Ontario's Mining Act that would see "significant strides" in aboriginal consultation, provide clear rules for industry and reduce the impact of mineral explorati
Laurentian community raises $1.3 M for Next 50 Campaign

Laurentian community raises $1.3 M for Next 50 Campaign

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life Laurentian University's 2008/09 internal community fundraising component of the Next 50 Campaign has raised $1,375,000.

Permanent home completed for hospital switchboard staff

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life It is one of the busiest departments in the hospital, with 2,500 to 3,000 contacts on an average day. On a very busy day, they will serve as the hospital's first point of contact every 20 seconds.

Calculate how much you save by using library

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  The Greater Sudbury Public Library now has a calculator on its website to help residents determine the amount of money they can save by using the library. Go to http://www.sudbury.library.on.

Gelinas asks for moratorium on hospital cuts

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  Nickel Belt MPP and New Democrat health critic France Gelinas is asking for a moratorium on job cuts at hospitals across Ontario.

Motion would have led to a ban on scab labour

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  A motion that would have prohibited replacement workers from crossing picket lines was defeated in the House of Commons yesterday.

125, The Story of Our Times wins provincial award

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life  A special souvenir magazine published to celebrate Greater Sudbury's 125th anniversary has won a Premier Award from the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA).

City targetting funding for 'biggest road project ever'

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Bill Bradley Plans for the Maley Drive Extension are ready to be submitted for federal and provincial funding.
Spring Clean Sweep cleans up the streets

Spring Clean Sweep cleans up the streets

Posted by Sudbury Northern Life Reporter Dave Eckert  Youth swarmed the streets of downtown Sudbury looking for garbage during the  Downtown Spring Clean Sweep April 29.