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Symington: A new Liberal government, same as the old Liberal government

Symington: A new Liberal government, same as the old Liberal government

‘The next leader of the Liberal government will be just like Justin Trudeau and the questions that Canadians are asking is how high will the carbon tax go?’
Opinion: Lessons learned on the road to a better climate future

Opinion: Lessons learned on the road to a better climate future

Greater Sudbury climate activist Cathy Orlando says there is still time ‘work together to create a future based on the Canadian values of love, fairness, and compassion’
I Was Just Wondering: Have you ever wanted to hibernate?

I Was Just Wondering: Have you ever wanted to hibernate?

Sleeping for an extended period seems like a pretty good way to pass the time, says Finn the Griffon
Letter: Poilievre ‘not worth the risk’ says Liberal Assoc. president

Letter: Poilievre ‘not worth the risk’ says Liberal Assoc. president

The head of the Federal Liberal Association of Sudbury says Justin Trudeau exit from the political scene creates ‘an opportunity’ for a better Liberal government
State of the Arts: On the stage and on the screen

State of the Arts: On the stage and on the screen

Historian Dieter Buse continues his exploration of the local art scene in Greater Sudbury by exploring a the local theatre scene as well as big and small screen offerings in the Nickel City
Symington: A fresh start needed in Ottawa for 2025

Symington: A fresh start needed in Ottawa for 2025

‘Let's call a carbon tax election and get started on making 2025 the year things get better in our country,’ says Sudbury federal Conservative candidate Ian Symington 
A new Christmas tradition: Strolling through downtown memories with Bruce Bell

A new Christmas tradition: Strolling through downtown memories with Bruce Bell

Originally published in 2020, Bruce Bell's story in which he shares memories of downtown Sudbury during the Christmas season in the late 1960s and early 1970s has become a popular story to share during the holiday season
Katary: I call him ‘Mike’, a friend’s tribute to Michael Atkins

Katary: I call him ‘Mike’, a friend’s tribute to Michael Atkins

Narasim Katary pens a fitting tribute to his longtime friend, Northern Life founder Michael Atkins, who passed away Dec. 18
I Was Just Wondering: Are you ready for Christmas?

I Was Just Wondering: Are you ready for Christmas?

Finn the Griffon reflects on the holiday season
I Was Just Wondering: Have you ever felt trapped?

I Was Just Wondering: Have you ever felt trapped?

Finn can’t get out of the bathtub, which doesn’t bother him so much, but it got him thinking about all the ways, physical, emotional and spiritual, folks can feel trapped