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Event celebrates francophone heritage

Conseil scolaire catholique du Nouvel-Ontario (CSCNO) students will be among those gathered at Tom Davies Square in Sudbury Sept. 24 at 9:30 a.m. to take part in the celebration of the first provincial Franco-Ontarian Day.
Electronic classroom will 'increase student interest'

Electronic classroom will 'increase student interest'

Conseil scolaire public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario has launched an electronic classroom pilot project with Grade 7 students at École publique de la Découverte and École secondaire Hanmer.
'Shave and pave' construction a political ploy: Matichuk

'Shave and pave' construction a political ploy: Matichuk

The summer's construction season is busier than usual this year, as the city received extra funding from the provincial government, but one mayoral candidate contends the work is about winning votes, not funding. In a press release issued Sept.

Luncheon supports breast cancer research

The Northern Cancer Research Foundation will hold its 12th annual Luncheon of Hope Sept. 24 at the Caruso Club.

'Hundreds of people' lined up to get out of university campus

A traffic jam at South Bay Road on the Laurentian University campus this afternoon (Sept. 21) is not being caused by OPSEU Local 677 picketers, according to the union's bargaining team chair, Tyler England.
Family fundraises for cancer treatment

Family fundraises for cancer treatment

Marcelle Labelle is asking the public for financial help for her 25-year-old son, Mat Rochette, who was diagnosed with lymphoma in February 2008.

Correction: Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie parish reorganization

In a June 28 article on NorthernLife.ca, it was stated that Holy Trinity and St. Anthony churches would close and its membership would amalgamate with the parishes of other churches.

Wanup, Long Lake schools face possible closure

Carol Woodliffe said she is hopeful there’s still time to convince the Rainbow District School Board to keep Long Lake Public School open.
Hwy. 144 bypass ‘a lose-lose situation’

Hwy. 144 bypass ‘a lose-lose situation’

Entrepreneurs like Steven O’Leary, who have businesses along the Highway 144 corridor between Chelmsford and Dowling, are unhappy about a provincal government bypass proposal.
Working together to help patients

Working together to help patients

The professionals who plan patients’ discharge from Sudbury Regional Hospital, and the North East Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) workers who decide whether these patients should receive home care or be placed in a long-term care facility, will s