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LU bestows honorary doctorate

One of the most influential figures of the Olympic movement in the past 30 years was recognized with an honorary doctorate of sports administration Saturday at the Laurentian University fall convocation ceremony. Dr.

Pundit predicts another Liberal minority likely

BY JASON THOMPSON [email protected] Former premier Mike Harris' common sense revolution is one reason Ontario voters are leery of Stephen Harper because they think he has the same agenda, says journalist and political commentator Chantal Hebert.

Hydro Strike Over!

BY CRAIG GILBERT [email protected] The strike at Greater Sudbury Utilities is over. Over 80 Canadian Union of Public Employee (CUPE) Local 4705 members could be helping keep the city's lights on as early as tomorrow.

Made in Sudbury: Chilly Beach

BY KEITH LACEY [email protected] Leanne Benner and Tara Blair were eager to land jobs working on the CBC animated series Chilly Beach. No ordinary resume would do. So they came up with a wacky plan.

CUPE plans illegal strike

BY KEITH LACEY klacey@northernlife.

Artist visits Collège Boréal

Collège Boréal, in partnership with the National Film Board, will be hosting a presentation by the visual artist Jean Détheux on Wednesday, Jan.

Low enrolment

BY CRAIG GILBERT [email protected] Cambrian College has suspended first-year intake for its geology technician program for the next academic year.

Union Gas, NOBA offering student scholarship opportunity

BY MARLENE MOORE [email protected] Union Gas and the Northern Ontario Business Awards are once again presenting their annual essay scholarship competition. The theme is Leadership & Volunteerism: The Fabric of Our Communities.

Serviss meets with local businesses

Sudbury's Conservative candidate, Kevin Serviss, met with local business people at the Howard Johnson Hotel Wednesday to discuss Sudbury's economic status and future.

Legend of Duhamel and Dewar

BY SCOTT HUNTER HADDOW [email protected] There is only one true way to fully appreciate the open waters, and that?s in a Legend boat. The success of Legend boats started with a dream and a hard-working family in Whitefish.