Patients should be concerned by the way the government has chosen to misrepresent the issue of a “wage freeze” for their doctors. It is true the government invested $11 billion...

One of the perks of being a school trustee is attending the various celebrations and graduations, and seeing unfold firsthand the team efforts in learning. I attended one such “team”...

I was very appreciative of Vale and the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors program for making the Seniors’ Symposium event, held on May 4,at the Caruso Club, possible....

On behalf of the organ and tissue donation awareness committee of the Irish Heritage Club of Sudbury, I wish to express our sincere thanks to the following people for their...

People need to be aware of where their food comes from. Ninety-five per cent of Canadian beef, dairy and pork comes from factory farms, where animals suffer unimaginable cruelty for...

On March 23, we visited Mr. Bartolucci at his constituency office to discuss how the Liberal government was treating teachers and education workers through Liberal budget parameters. We were surprised...

I just wanted to tell you about a beautiful Mother’s Day story, thanks to a local flower shop. I stopped in at Flower Towne next to Food Basics on Lasalle...

My husband and I began fostering a teen with a severe developmental delay late last year. With summer approaching, I began to look into support for the summer months. After...

As Canadians celebrate national Nursing Week (May 6-12), I thought I’d take this opportunity to highlight the vital and varied work of our 250+ nurses at the North East Community...

As a frequent passenger on Sudbury Transit, I have always felt safe taking the bus, until May 8 when a brawl broke out on the 3 p.m. bus from New...

On May 6, an unfortunate disaster happened to my dear parents on a beautiful sunny day. Fire destroyed their garage, which had many things of sentimental value. Thank God for...

I am writing to thank Northern Life and your reporter Jenny Jelen for your/her outstanding positive support to me as a local artist. On April 28 and 29 I had...

Walden CAN’s free environmental conference April 21 was a huge success thanks to the support of: - Our sponsors and community partners: Coun. Jacques Barbeau, Vale, Lively District Secondary School,...

Once again the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), in their heavy-handed way, has decided what’s best for the 300 camp-owners and permanent residents of Westree, located halfway between Timmins and...

Re: Article “Lo-Ellen residents square off against Dalron,” which appeared in the April 17 edition of Northern Life.I am writing to express concern about a number of issues that were...

I am writing to express my concerns regarding Bill 13, which is an act to amend the Education Act with respect to bullying and other matters.Though I fully agree that...

Sequels are rarely a good idea, so last year when I wrote a Mother’s Day letter to the editor for my mom, Maryann Pereira, I did not think I would...

Re: Article “Lo-Ellen residents square off against Dalron,” which appeared in the April 17 edition of Northern Life.I am writing to express concern about a number of issues that were...

I am writing to express my concerns regarding Bill 13, which is an act to amend the Education Act with respect to bullying and other matters. Though I fully agree...

Sequels are rarely a good idea, so last year when I wrote a Mother’s Day letter to the editor for my mom, Maryann Pereira, I did not think I would...