April 2019
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Meet Janice
BY JANA NIEMI-LAHNALAMPI Listening to music has been proven to make you happier trhough the release of dopamine, “the happy hormone,” which is released when you listen to music. Listening to music also lowers cortisol levels, the stress hormone. Furthermore, listening to certain types of music can help lower depression and improve your sleep. Improved…
Ontario AffordAbility Fund may reduce your electricity bill
A message from France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt: Now that we have all made it through a very cold and snowy month of January and February, I would like to take this opportunity to give you a little more information about a program that could help reduce your electricity bills. Residents of Ontario are…
The Essential Reading Skill of ‘Inferencing’
BY KYLEEN GRAY The term ‘inferencing’ may be new to parents, but it’s one that should be discussed and practiced at home with kids to support literacy learning. By definition, inferencing is “a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.” It is the skill of being able to think analytically and learn to…
Boost Your Mood With Houseplants
BY DANIKA LAVOIE-ROCHETTE After a winter such as this one, with ample amounts of snow and record-breaking cold weather, it’s easy to start looking forward to the warmer temperatures that usually come with spring. When we think of this timeof year, we picture flowers budding and gardens sprouting. Although gardening season isn’t far away, one…
PSA: Residents advised to call 311 for assistance with municipal services
Residents of Onaping Falls are advised to call 311 to report an issue concerning municipal services in the Greater City of Sudbury area. Your call creates an Active Citizen Request (ACR), also referred to as a reference number, which is then forwarded to the appropriate department for handling. Issues to report to 311: Household Garbage…