Whoever decides not to have children,Might not realize what life is all about.Some will be happy with their decisions,Others with lots of doubts.Lots are happy with cats and dogs,And freedom...

On behalf of the Sudbury Fibromyalgia Support Group, we would love to send out a heartfelt thank you to all the local businesses who generously donated to IFADE, the International...

The Montessori School of Sudbury’s fundraising committee decided to give back to the local community by hosting a baby shower in honour of babies and families of young children who...

Congratulations to Greg Dalton and the Friends of Bennett Lake for their dedication and diligence in their dispute over public access to an existing walking trail and having Dalron agree...

Many Canadians are fearful that they may retire without adequate pensions or even fall into poverty. Today, about one in five workers in the private system now belong to an employer...

Editor’s note: As water levels in Georgian Bay have increased to minimum levels needed for safe operation of the ferry, the Chi-Cheemaun will begin operating as of May 17. Ferry...

Re: Article “Cliffs would get a break on hydro: Hudak,” which appeared in the April 30 edition of Northern Life.How badly does (Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak) want to...

I can now enjoy life with ease. For the longest time, I could never enjoy myself at events like the Canada Day celebration at Science North or the Northern Lights...

Re: Article “Labour strife causing layoffs, Rainbow says,” which appeared in the May 2 edition of Northern Life.The director of the Rainbow District School Board is claiming that labour strife...

Today, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation in Rainbow District joins with others across Ontario to celebrate the contribution of educational support staff workers to the education of our students...

The warmer weather is here and some residents will be having campfires in their backyards. But there are many things to consider before lighting up. Many towns and cities in...

Mother’s Day is approaching fast, and as usual, many of us are looking for the perfect gift for mom. Something that will surprise her and delight her. I cannot wait...

Ramsey Lake is tiny in comparison to Lake Huron and Lake Ontario. To compare waterfront developments in cities on those shores to what could be envisioned for Sudbury is not...

I am writing on behalf of the Vermilion River Stewardship to express our membership’s strong support for the notice of motion put forward to ensure watershed studies are completed before...

Re: “Living on $1,000 a month” that appeared in the April 16 edition of Northern LifeWhy is it never enough? The government is always looked upon to take care of...

As Canadians celebrate national Nursing Week (May 6-12), I thought I’d take this opportunity to highlight the vital and varied work of the more than 250 nurses employed by the...

Re: The letter “Where has kindness gone?” which ran in the April 30 edition.It was with a sense of disbelief and disgust that I read the letter from Nadia Vellucci....

In response to Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas’ letter in the April 30 edition of your newspaper (“Ontario must make organ donation a priority”) regarding organ donation, I am pleased...

We are now a little more than a year away from a provincial election, if not sooner. That election is, like all previous, crucial to your quality of life and...

For its work creating a community park accessible to everyone in the neighbourhood, the Ridgecrest All Accessible Playground Neighbourhood Association accepted a Volunteer Civic Award from the city on April...