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Two dead crows test positive for West Nile Virus in Sudbury

Two dead crows found recently in the City of Greater Sudbury have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNv). One crow was found in the Barrydowne Road area.

Sudbury student wins $100,000

A 26-year-old millwright student at Cambrian College won $100,000 in the Feb. 4 Encore draw but waited 10 months to claim his prize.

Nurse organizes NOSM interview practice sessions

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN [email protected] Nathalie Slaney really, really wants to attend the Northern Ontario School of Medicine and become a doctor. SLANEY The 35-year-old nurse and mother of four has followed all the right steps.

Waste not, want not

BY TRACEY DUGUAY tracey@northernlife.

Cambrian goes green with sustainable energy centre

Cambrian College unveiled plans for a new energy centre Tuesday as it prepares to take a lead role in the growing sustainable energy industry.

Study confirms Science North good for city

BY JASON THOMPSON With its unique and unmistakable snowflake architecture, Science North is Sudbury?s top tourist destination, as well as a leader in education, culture and according to a recent study, economics.

Talking about water

The Advisory Council on Drinking Water Quality and Testing Standards will hold a stakeholder consultation meeting Wednesday, Nov. 3 in Sudbury.

Bell Park safe for swimming

If anyone were so bold as to go swimming in September, the main beach at Bell Park is once again safe for swimming after being closed two weeks ago because of high E. coli levels. The beach was posted on Aug.

Conference on sexual assault in schools

Greater Sudbury Police, in partnership with the four local school boards, is hosting a two-day Students Leading Students conference on sexual assault and relationship violence.

Junior citizen sets example

BY KEITH LACEY [email protected] Chelsea Sherrington?s volunteer work is impressive, but astounding is a better description considering she?s only nine years old.