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Recognizing the north’s Influential Women
For 15 years, Northern Ontario Business has been recognizing the influential women who call northern Ontario home. The tradition continues this year, with two awards luncheon and tradeshows: Events are scheduled for May 28 at the Days Inn in Timmins and … Continue reading
Party with a billionaire
Catherine Langin, who made the metal lunch boxes her dad designed a hot commodity by appearing on Dragons’ Den, is giving one Sudburian the chance to party with a billionaire.As a result of the connections she made while on the … Continue reading
Food bank dishes out $255K to local agencies
Thanks to community support, the Sudbury Food Bank has been able to help 45 member organizations and volunteers within the city, which in turn help feed the city’s hungry mouths.On May 17, the food bank announced that in the last … Continue reading
Animal control waives adoption fees on June 2
Rainbow District Animal Control and Shelter Services will waive its normal adoption fees on June 2 during an adopt-a-thon and open house.The event will take place at the shelter, located at 411 St. Agnes St. West, in Azilda from 10 … Continue reading
Photo – Tiptoe through the tulips
Greater Sudbury resident Zeze Ferreira shared this photo of 1,600 colourful tulip bulbs in full bloom in a neighbour’s backyard. Northern Life welcomes submissions of local photography for publication on this page. Send high-resolution images to editor@northernlife.ca. Posted by Vivian … Continue reading
LU students gear up to defend Lunabotics title
Laurentian University’s mechanical engineering students are preparing to defend their title at the 2012 NASA Lunabotics Competition, which is being held May 21-26 at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.There are several new elements to the competition at this year’s … Continue reading
Prayers from near and far for Lydia
From around the world people are praying for Lydia Herrle. See in:
Canadiens legend Jean Béliveau regaining health
Canadiens icon Jean Béliveau was in strong voice and excellent spirits Friday noon-hour, back home and getting stronger by the day. See in:
Is Canada suffering from ‘Dutch disease’?
Opposition leader Tom Mulcair says Canada has been hit by the so-called ‘Dutch disease,’ which holds that increasing oil exports artificially inflate the dollar and harm manufacturing. But not all agree with his assessment. See in:
Restaurant owner seeks man who left behind 100-year-old photos
Christine Simon won’t give up until she finds the elderly man who came for breakfast at her restaurant and left behind dozens of 100-year-old memories. See in:
Photo radar challenge tossed out of Manitoba court
A Winnipeg court case challenging the efficacy of photo-radar technology has been dropped, much to the dismay of those who hoped the verdict would be precedent setting. See in:
Pat Hickey: Habs GM Marc Bergevin holds coach cards close to vest
Search for the Canadiens’ new head coach is moving forward, but general manager Marc Bergevin is playing his cards close to the vest See in:
Rangers, Devils aim for crucial lead in Game 3
The New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils look to grab the series lead in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday. See in:
Try trusting God
T here is a book I love called, The Sacred Diary of Adrian Plass. Don’t be frightened away by the title, because Adrian Plass is a real person and the book (that you can read in a few hours) is … Continue reading
‘We weren’t even listened to’
Chief Sonny Gagnon of Aroland First Nation visited Sudbury on Thursday to begin what he says will be a process of educating other First Nations about developments related to the Ring of Fire and his community’s involvement in them.[...] See … Continue reading
Mayor freezes 2013 salary
In advance of meetings to help set next year’s budget, Mayor Marianne Matichuk announced this week she is taking a pay freeze.[...] See in:
Flaming collision leads to federal pen
Cory Lamondin’s apology in a Sudbury courtroom Friday wasn’t enough for a truck driver badly burned in a crash last August on Highway 69. Lamondin was drunk when he hit Jeff Gallia’s tractor-trailer, causing the truck’s gas tank to explode.[...] … Continue reading
‘When God drops a puppy from the sky, you keep it’
It was raining dog on one California family this week after a tiny puppy fell from the sky onto their property. Elaine Bouschard and her grandson, Taylor Callaway, 7, found the dog after a hawk dropped it, KSEE24 News of … Continue reading
Casinos aren’t great economic drivers, but there are pluses
I f Suburians want to gamble, let them. Bring on the casino. But it will not lead to a better quality of life. The economic impacts for a community with a casino are not life-changing.[...] See in:
No fireworks this weekend
If you are going camping or simply have plans for a Victoria Day firework display, the area’s dry conditions may put a damper on the long weekend. Greater Sudbury Fire Services has imposed a fire ban on all open air … Continue reading
News Briefs
POACHERS STEAL 800-YEAR-OLD TREE FROM B.C. PARK Poachers have stolen an 800-year-old tree from a B.C. park. Only a nine-foot-diameter stump and a piece of trunk remain where the massive ancient red cedar used to be in Carmanah- Walbran Provincial … Continue reading
Knights’ resilience to face tough test
SHAWINIGAN, Que. — Austin Watson figures he’ll impart some of his Memorial Cup-winning wisdom to his younger London Knights teammates this week.[...] See in:
House of Kin gala to recognize individuals, organizations
The 44th annual House of Kin Celebrity Sports Awards, Dinner and Sudbury Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, to be held at the Caruso Club on June 13, will honour one individual, one family and two local sports organizations during … Continue reading
Reading rocks in Sudbury
Science North R ocks are like books. They contain the chapters of our past, and tell a story about our history. But first we need to know how to read them.[...] See in:
Full slate of races tonight at the Downs
S udbury Downs racing secretary Brent Powell has assembled an attractive program of eight races for tonight’s harness racing card. Top-class trotters go post-ward in the second race for a purse of $9,800, and the elite pacers line up behind … Continue reading
Inquiry needed into mining practices
J ohn Donne wrote “Every man’s death diminishes me — for I am involved with mankind and therefore do not send to know for whom the bell tolls — it tolls for thee.” On June 8 last year, the funeral … Continue reading
Suspected arsons flare up in south end
Greater Sudbury Police are reporting several more suspicious fires, this time in Sudbury’s south end. On Friday, around 1:10 a.m., police and fire officials were called to Tilton Lake Road for a bush fire, which they believe to be deliberately … Continue reading
First Nation aims for excellence
Less than 25 years ago, Wahnapitae First Nation northeast of Capreol was only comprised of a few seasonal residents on Lake Wanapitei. Today, it is a vibrant, growing community that is going places, says its chief, Myles Tyson.[...] See in:
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