Matichuk talks economic development

Mayor Marianne Matichuk joined more than 450 delegates from throughout the province at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario’s (EDCO) annual conference to discuss importance of economic development.Matichuk, alongside longtime Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion and John Macintyre, senior vice-president, Corporate Affairs, Build Toronto, engaged an audience of delegates... Full Story

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Xstrata confirms merger talks with Glenc...

Xstrata, which operates Sudbury's Fraser Morgan and Nickel Rim South mines, mill and smelter operations, has been approached by Swiss-based commodities trader Glencore for a merger. Supplied photo.

One of the world's leading Swiss-based commodities traders is looking to merge with Xstrata, a Swiss-headquartered international miner, in a...

Community Builder Awards celebrate commu...

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Mourners say goodbye to fallen miner

The funeral for fallen Vale miner Stephen Perry was held at Christ the King Church Feb. 3. Brittany Boyd-Perry (centre) is seen here leaving the church, flanked by relatives, after her father's funeral. Photo by Heidi Ulrichsen.

Hundreds of people packed Christ the King Church in downtown Sudbury Feb. 3 to say goodbye to 47-year-old Stephen “Steve” Joseph Perry, who ... Video: Remembering Stephen Perry

Vale employees scrap their way to donati...

Employees at Vale's Copper Cliff Mine walked away with the Scrap Metal Cup after winning a scrap metal collection challenge in support of the Northern Cancer Foundation last year. The event is organized by BM Metals. From left are Roy Rheal-Langlois of Vale, Dave Duncan of Vale, Roger Hinds of Vale, Tannys Laugren of the Northern Cancer Foundation, Shayne Smith of BM Metals, Dan Poirier of Vale and Angela Danyluk of BM Metals. Supplied photo.

Employees at Vale's Copper Cliff Mine walked away with the Scrap Metal Cup after winning a scrap metal collection challenge in support of th...

Xstrata Nickel centre opens at Cambrian

Greater Sudbury Mayor Marianne Matichuk; Vice President, Xstrata Nickel, Sudbury Operations, Marc Boissonnealt; Cambrian College President Sylvia Barnard, and Minister of Northern Development and Mines and MPP for Sudbury Rick Bartolucci, cut a ribbon to mark the official opening of the Xstrata Nickel Sustainable Energy Centre. Photo by Patrick Demers

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NDP leadership hopefuls converging on Su...

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Some Vale crews back at work today

Some Vale crews head back to work today, but operations will be restricted to safety-related tasks, according to the company. File photo

A Vale spokesperson has told Northern Life that some crews will be heading back to work today, but the focus, for now, will not be on produc...

Matichuk talks economic development

Mayor Marianne Matichuk was part of a panel that discusses economic development during the Economic Developers Council of Ontario’s (EDCO) annual conference. File photo.

Mayor Marianne Matichuk joined more than 450 delegates from throughout the province at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario’s (EDCO) a...

Quadra, First Nation ink MOU

Quadra FNX and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. File photo.

Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation and Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding whereby the two parties have agr...

Helping unhealthy hearts

From left are Dr. Atilio Costa-Vitali, medical director of the Heart Failure Disease Management Program, David Schram, a patient in the program, and Anne-Marie Savage, a registered nurse who works at the program. Photo by Heidi Ulrichsen.

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City fixing water main on Attlee

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LU students canvassing for Northern Can...

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Health unit confirms flu case

The first case of seasonal influenza has been confirmed by the Sudbury and District Health Unit. File photo.

The Sudbury and District Health Unit has confirmed the first case of seasonal influenza virus, type B, in the City of Greater Sudbury. Alth...

Rescued rabbits in need of homes

Many rabbits were rescued from a Manitoulin-area homestead — the Ontario SPCA Sudbury branch is now looking for loving homes for them. Supplied photo

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Vale, Steelworkers agree to joint accide...

United Steelworkers Local 6500 and Vale have agreed to conduct a joint investigation into the death of miner Stephen Perry. File photo.

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Greater Sudbury Community Calendar

Greater Sudbury Community Calendar starting February 2. To put your listing on this board post it online at NorthernLife.ca or e-mail calendar@northernlife.ca, phone 705-...

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