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Chosen by her peers, Sudbury MP Diane Marleau has been elected to the chair of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN When Ward 5 Councillor Frances Caldarelli went out for her morning walk a few weeks ago, she was disgusted to see graffiti on many buildings in her York St. neighbourhood.

BY KEITH LACEY An employee with Northern Breweries says optimism surrounding Northern Ontario’s only brewery for almost two years has been replaced with doubt and frustration.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN The city’s priorities committee voted Wednesday to waive property taxes for non-profit day cares operated out of residential properties.

BY COLE RIVARD for northern life The Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers (OHCOW) will be holding an educational seminar about heat stress and hazards of working in the sun on May 5, between 9 and 10:30 am at the Villa Loyola at 4951 Long

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN [email protected] People who work in the Rainbow Centre mall in downtown Sudbury are furious about a large hike to monthly parking passes in the attached parking garage, where many employees leave their cars.

BY HEIDI ULRICHSEN [email protected] Whitefish Lake First Nation Chief Theresa Migwans expected so little for her people in the federal budget Tuesday that she didn't even bother watching it. The previous Liberal government signed a $5.

The Ontario government has given Greater Sudbury $236,000 to help promote itself to newcomers through a provincial website, www.ontarioimmigration.ca .

BY SCOTT HADDOW [email protected] Despite having a deep brain tumour and having to live an adjusted life, Wendi Belanger considers herself lucky and always wears a smile on her face. Belanger was diagnosed with the brain tumour in 1998.

BY APRIL ANTONIAZZI for northern life Students at Churchill public school, and throughout Sudbury, are being taught about bullying, communication and empathy from babies.