The retreat was organised by the Charismatic Diocesan Service of Communion and featured Fr Stefan Park OSA as both speaker and principal celebrant participants encountered a profound atmosphere of peace and calm a grace which gently imbued the entire day Fr Stefan reflected on the theological virtue of Hope presenting it as both a natural human passion and a deep yearning for what is yet unseen moving us to become pilgrims on a journey towards God The afternoon session turned to the challenges of our modern world Fr Stefan encouraged attendees to embrace three spiritual practices: to persevere in prayer confident that our petitions are heard by a living and attentive God; to foster community with friends who share the same Faith and Hope; and to exercise careful discernment over what we choose to watch Sincere thanks are extended to Fr Antony and the parishioners of Sudbury with Hadleigh for their generous hospitality and warm fellowship throughout the day Special appreciation is due to our priests – Fr Stefan and Fr David Middleton OSA – for celebrating Mass and leading the renewal of our baptismal promises The retreat concluded with a time of Adoration and prayer who led us in uplifting Praise and Worship as well as to the prayer ministry teams and all who served so faithfully throughout the retreat The day was a powerful reminder of our shared pilgrimage of Hope and a testament to the enduring strength of faith within our diocesan family Churches Priests SchoolsConventsPrisons Hospitals & Hospices Powered by Bury Free Press, Suffolk Free Press, Newmarket Journal & Haverhill Echo Powered by Bury Free Press, Suffolk Free Press, Newmarket Journal and Haverhill Echo Home   Bury St Edmunds   News   Article A major route has been shut in both directions following a three-vehicle crash Officers were called to the incident on the A134 at Shimpling, between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury The road is closed at the Thorn Corner junction Drivers are advised to find alternative routes Home   Sudbury   Sport   Article Danny Laws has been appointed AFC Sudbury head coach on a permanent basis When Laws stepped up from his role of head of football at the club to take interim charge in early March the Yellows had won just one of their previous 16 games and there was a genuine threat of relegation with the team three points from safety in Southern League Central Premier Division However, Laws oversaw a dramatic turnaround in form as Sudbury racked up five victories from their remaining nine fixtures to preserve their Step 3 status. And confirmation has now come that Laws is to continue in the job. The club’s CEO Alicja Holland said: “We're incredibly excited to reveal that after discussions following a comeback in the last few games of the season, Danny Laws will continue on as men's first team head coach with a deeper, well-rounded view of the club, and an immersive experience for our spirited community. “This update delivers on our goal to remain competitive and fighting with passion in Step 3. With Danny at the helm, I am confident we can build on the success of the last few seasons as his experience and passion for the game and the club and our wider community will be instrumental in leading the team.” Laws added: “I am delighted to be appointed as the permanent head coach of the men’s first team at AFC Sudbury. It is a privilege to lead a senior team at this historic football club.” The club have also revealed that David Hennessey will continue in his role as general manager. The city’s emergency supervised injection site closed in August of 2024 after the Ministry of Health declined its application to become a permanent site We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentPeople who are addicted to drugs should be treated like anyone else with a chronic health condition “The fundamental message is we need to change how we view substance use,” Dr Kristen Morin told a group gathered at Science North for MedTalk 2025 “It is not a moral failing that people should be punished for,” Morin said Even just reading the words “use” not “abuse” is a paradigm shift enhancing care: addressing the opioid crisis with compassion,” was one of a number made at MedTalk 2025 last week Opioid addiction is a major health crisis in the Sudbury area which has one of the highest addiction and overdose death rates in Ontario 696 people in the region have died from opioid overdoses due to the toxic drug supply Catch up on all the latest news happening throughout Timmins and area with our newsletter you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of The Daily Press will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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Public Health Sudbury and Districts reports that 35 people died from a suspected drug poisoning in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts 24 people died from a suspected drug poisoning in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts This represents an annualized local mortality rate of 61.1 deaths per 100,000 population per year compared to 56.0 deaths per 100,000 population per year in northern Ontario overall Rates in both areas are significantly higher than the projected Ontario rate of 15.9 deaths per 100,000 population per year MedTalks are about cutting-edge research done by leading healthcare professionals looking for community-driven solutions MedTalk 2025 was focused on fueling impact through innovative STEM (Science Most of the presenters had a connection to Health Sciences North or the Health Sciences North Research Institute “These talks remind us of the incredible work happening in hospitals clinics and labs and advocacy organizations all across northern Ontario,” said Science North’s CEO Collaboration is a key to success in all the sciences; think Watson and Crick researchers were paired with students in Laurentian’s Science Communication program The 10-minute presentations – like mini TED talks – were not only fascinating in themselves but perfected in their delivery by those who are immersed in the best practices in getting messages to listeners in ways that are accessible and sometimes funny talked about the importance of partnerships and that showcasing research is valuable “We want to get people engaged,” Chisnell said “Science communicator program students have spent a year learning best practices and now they are sharing that know-how.” master lecturer for the Science Communication Graduate Program “This is such a valuable experiential learning project for my students,” Reid said “They get to work with real professionals with lived experiences … they are going from theory to practice.” Sandra Dorman from the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health at Laurentian University displayed arresting visuals of the fires in Fort McMurray She demonstrated how a community with a strong awareness of the importance of training helped evacuees behave in the same ways they would in the workplace Chris Thome’s comparisons offered the audience facts He addressed fears by understandable examples and highlighted the incredible value in seeing inside without incisions Other presentations included “Rural and remote nursing in northern Ontario”; “Building children’s brains through words and talk; and “Patient power Then there was proctology and current practices in colon cancer detection and anal examinations; being your health advocate and Public Health Sudbury and Districts’ role and portfolio in increasing life span and life quality five presentations preceded an intermission and five followed there was a buzz in the Science North Cavern as the audience mingled to discuss what they had learned The Local Journalism Initiative is made possible through funding from the federal government transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Northern OntarioNewsTip about people with guns in Sudbury park leads to drug bust, four arrestsBy Chelsea PapineauPublished: May 05, 2025 at 12:00PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Police seized drugs and weapons in arresting four individuals on Van Horne Street on Sunday We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentGreater Sudbury Police said officers were dispatched around 4:50 p.m regarding a group of people in a park who appeared to be armed Officers located the individuals matching the descriptions provided and arrested the four without incident A search of the group resulted in the seizure of three pellet guns with ammunition All four have been charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of possession of hard drugs for the purpose of trafficking Plume and Marconato were additionally charged with possession of a firearm or weapon contrary to a prohibition order The accused were held in police custody overnight and were to attend bail court Monday to answer to the charges This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Plasma donations: Want to show your Canadian pride Thousands of patients across the country need more Canadians to donate plasma Plasma donated in Sudbury is made into life-saving medicine such as immunoglobulins more than 70 per cent of the immunoglobulins Canadian patients need comes from the global market which are largely made from plasma collected in the United States Open appointments to donate plasma are available in Greater Sudbury at 900 Lasalle Blvd Film: Playing at Science North’s IMAX Theatre: Mesmerica XL Job fair: The first-ever Community-Wide Job Fair 2025 goes 10 a.m.-3 p.m Connect with employers from diverse industries gain valuable insights into the job market discover career opportunities ranging from entry-level to executive roles and take advantage of on-the-spot interviews with hiring managers Take a GOVA bus free to the event by telling the driver you are going there The event is being organized by several community organizations including the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario This unique CKLU 96.7 fundraiser goes 7 p.m Recreation: The City of Greater Sudbury has received $4.38 million in federal funding to support the revitalization of 14 outdoor tennis courts and 14 outdoor basketball courts across the community over the next several years To ensure facilities are designed to meet the needs of local neighbourhoods and communities the city is reaching out to residents for feedback Public consultation sessions will be held at May 7 at 4 p.m You can also call 311 or visit overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca to complete a survey before May 9 Thorneloe University on the Laurentian Campus; allevents.in/sudbury/rock-of-ages/200027703120110 Theatre: Bad Hats Theatre launches its acclaimed adaptation of Alice in Wonderland at the Sudbury Theatre Centre from April 24 to May 11 Tickets for Wonderland cost $56+HST for adults and $37+HST for youth A pay-what-you-can performance will take place on April 26 at 2 p.m Go to yestheatre.com for more information and for tickets musical hosts Jamie Dupuis and Emma McDaniel welcome special musical guests 130 Elm St.; allevents.in/sudbury/vinyl-night-every-wednesday-7pm/200027916572307 Music: The Sudbury Performance Group is partnering with the Radisson Hotel to make Pesto’s Restaurant a Wednesday night destination curated culinary experiences and the vibrant downtown atmosphere patrons can look forward to live performances from talented local musicians paired with custom meals crafted by Pesto’s culinary team visit sudburyperformance.ca or contact the SPG at 705-662-8518 Art: The Sudbury Art Club meets weekly to foster creativity and camaraderie to noon for Oil Paint Explorations and on Wednesdays from 9 a.m to noon for independent projects and collaborative idea-sharing Radio: Sudbury’s community radio station CKLU 96.7 caters to all music tastes The Sounds of Scotland airs Sundays at 10 a.m Broadway fans are in their element on Mondays at 11 a.m Allan Walsh’s take on the jazz world in Jazz Sounds is always worth listening to on Wednesdays at 2 p.m Most CKLU radio shows are aired twice weekly Check out the schedule at cklu.ca and listen to what you love Art: The Art Gallery of Sudbury invites you to Emergence 2025 the 55th annual juried secondary school art exhibition An opening reception takes place on May 8 from 5-7 p.m at the art gallery’s temporary location at 174 Elgin St with the presentation of the Mayor’s Choice award May 8-9: The Bel Canto Chorus performs its annual spring concert on May 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m Andrew’s Place with music director Susan Urquhart and collaborative pianist Charlene Biggs Facets of Love is an inspiring collection of classic love songs Tickets are $25 and are available at Messier’s Your Independent Grocer in the south end Kuppajo Espresso Bar downtown and Jett Landry Music in New Sudbury Art: Afternoons with Artists: An art mentorship program is offered on Thursday afternoons by artists Jennifer Johnson and Carmen Martorella costs $25 and is held at the Carmichael Community Centre contact Carmen at Carmenartist13@gmail.com Music: The big band sound of The Hilltoppers continues every Thursday from 1 to 3:30 p.m at the Legion Branch 76 on Weller Street in Minnow Lake visit with friends or take to the dance floor at Pestos Restaurant in the Radisson Inn downtown Weekly musical guests from Toronto are hosted by James Dorland with backup provided by local musicians Arts: Those interested in being on the Sudbury Arts Council board should submit a letter of interest to sac.communicate@gmail.com Film: Cinéfest Sudbury will host another year of the Red Carpet Patron program which features five film screenings throughout the year and bonus access to a gala film presentation at next year’s film festival Next year’s screenings take place on May 28 which takes place during the September festival All films will screen at SilverCity Sudbury Titles will be shared closer to their respective screening dates renew their status or gift a pass by visiting cinefest.com/rcpp; by calling 705-688-1234; or by visiting the box office Art: The Full Circle Art Gallery has opened on the main floor of Elm Place Mall close to the food court Go to fullcircleart.ca for more information about exhibits Porketta Bingo: every Saturday at the Beef n’ Bird The Chateau Guay Motel and Restaurant on the Kingsway has been presenting a live-music series with local musicians The new series is Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m To find out more about the restaurant menu and the musician lineup Spirituality: Father Raymond Akor of Christ the King Church downtown invites you to his uplifting sermons 50/50 draw: The Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation has announced its online 50/50 raffle to raise money for children in need Funds will go directly into helping marginalized children in the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin attend camp They will also help eligible wards attend post-secondary education by emptying the organization’s waitlist 50/50 raffle: The Sudbury Manitoulin Children’s Foundation has joined Sudbury’s online raffle fun for the community to help children in need have the chance to be kids with one lucky winner receiving 50 per cent of the total jackpot earnings Draws take place on the first of the month after ticket sales from the previous month close Tickets can be purchased in packages of 3 for $10 They are available at www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/smcf Draw: HSN 50/50 Cash Lottery for the North 50/50 draw underway at www.hsn5050.ca Residents across Ontario over the age of 18 can purchase tickets for a chance to win For the full schedule and to purchase tickets Draw: Tickets for the Maison McCulloch Hospice 50/50 draw can be purchased at www.hospicehug5050.ca Joseph’s Foundation has launched a 50/50 Draw to raise money for continuing care in Sudbury Joseph’s secure portal at www.stjoessudbury5050.ca Northern Lights Festival Boreal has postponed its annual general meeting to May 15 Fundraiser: The 12th-annual Defeat Depression walk/run goes at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre in Bell Park goes May 24 four and 10-kilometre routes are involved. Register at www.sudbury.defeatdepression.ca.Proceeds from the event will go to the Northern Initiative for Social Action – a local and the Mood Disorders Society of Canada to help increase resources Yard sale: Downtown Sudbury’s annual community yard sale takes place on May 24 from 9 a.m making it easy for vendors to set up and showcase their items To apply for a vendor space or for more information Race/Run/Walk will mark its 20th year on May 25 almost $100,000 was raised for the Northern Cancer Foundation Boating safety: Looking to get your boater’s card Pleasure craft operator courses are being offered 6-8 p.m 14 at the Lions Club building near Nickel City Cheese in Azlida which is good for life and recognized in both Canada and the United States send an email to boatingal@gmail.com and provide your name and age Education: Indigenous learners 17 years and older can earn credits towards their high school diploma at the N’Swakamok Alternative School located in the N’Swakamok Native Friendship Centre To learn more about the N’Swakamok Alternative School contact Kelly-Lee Assinewe at 705-674-2128 or visit nfcsudbury.org Theatre: Exploration and fun are the key words for YES Theatre’s PA day theatre camps email completed forms to Ralph McIntosh at r.mcintosh@yestheatre.com An online payment link will be provided upon receipt of the forms Music: River and Sky Music and Camping Festival (July 24-27 in Field) is seeking applications from artists Find out more about applying on the artist submission page The festival is also seeking artisan and food vendors River and Sky relies on the energy and talents of its volunteers to make the festival happen go to the volunteer page at riverandsky.ca Lobster dinner: The Rotary Club of Sudbury’s annual Lobster Dinner goes at the Caruso Club on May 9 Live music by the Saturday Night Superstars Tickets are $185/person and include a full lobster dinner with all the fixings Ticket order forms are available at qr.link//Fjz9sU Comedy: Neema Naz will headline the My Estupid Life comedy tour worldwide in 2025 For more information and to purchase tickets STC Box Office: 705-674-8381; allevents.in/sudbury/200027624019910 at the Celebrate Women event at Sudbury Secondary School There is a reception after the event with the opportunity to purchase a hardcover book for $30 Cameron will be available to sign copies purchased at the event Tickets are $20 plus handling and are available online at eventbrite.ca (Search for Celebrate Women Sudbury.) Local ticket outlets with cash-only sales are Adoro Olive Oils and Vinegars at 1984 Regent St. and Jett Landry Music at 1119 Lasalle Blvd Live streaming will also be available through Eventbrite for $20 (plus handling.) For more information email stron@cyberbeach.net or lauracgregorini@gmail.com Art: The 29th-Annual Manitoulin Art Tour goes 10 a.m.-4 p.m craftspeople and photographers will be participating Take a scenic drive and meet the many talented artists on Manitoulin Island contact Judy Boyd at judydboyd@vianet.ca or 705-368-2779 Music: River and Sky Music and Camping Festival has launched its 2025 festival with early-bird passes and a call out to artists and vendors The 17th festival takes place July 24-27 at Fishers’ Paradise Early bird passes are available at riverandsky.ca until they sell out Please submit 10 days in advance when possible. List brief event details. Weekend listing due by Wednesday at 8 p.m. Please note some events charge admission. please switch to desktop mode or enable JavaScript The Sudbrief is a monthly roundup of upcoming town programs events and information – delivered straight to your email inbox May 2025 March 2025 , — Subscribe to Content Updates The Select Board and Town Manager provide executive leadership for the Town of Sudbury they pursue collaborative process and ethical and professional procedures to insure that Town resources are directed to providing the best services possible to protect public safety public assets and a special quality of life in Sudbury This office supports the Board and the Town Manager as they work toward this mission The Town Manager is appointed by the Select Board and is responsible for the management of all Town departments The Town Manager is the appointing and contracting authority for all departments except the schools and the health department and is responsible for overseeing all budgetary financial and personnel administration activities of the Town appointing all staff and setting compensation formulating and implementing personnel policies and negotiating all contracts with the Town’s union employees Administrative staff in the office serves as liaison between the public and the Select Board visitors and correspondence directed to the office and maintain all records of Select Board meetings The office staff prepares the warrants for all annual and special Town Meetings They maintain records of all committee and board appointments and resignations – as well as the Select Board’s section of the Town’s web site Staff in the Select Board/Town Manager’s office includes Town Manager Andrew J Assistant to the Town Manager Patty Golden Office Supervisor/Information Officer Leila Frank Our visitors today are once again bound up with Hitchin’s fate as it was last season Perhaps the result of this game may not have the same pressing urgency as the closing game last season where at home to Stourbridge where a win was imperative The Suffolk side obliged by losing but we could only draw The two teams played out 1-1 draw in the corresponding fixture but it is our visitors who have the better form in recent matches Relegation for Hitchin was not yet a mathematical certainty Hitchin kicked off attacking the open terrace end and Sudbury were in bright pink shirts with blue shorts Both teams went through a wasteful couple of attempts at a flank attack It reached Peters but he put it out of play A couple more free kicks followed and the better of the two saw Stacey come to claim A Hitchin corner saw Bradbrook claim the ball safely Lewis’ throw actually brought a good half chance The opening ten minutes were thus very even but there had been no direct goal attempts Marcel Lewis won a free kick that was of negligible value There was some inexcusably poor passing as well with both teams sharing the guilt and Hitchin clearances were often to the opposition A home corner bounced disobligingly and we were back to squandering in the midfield Neal had a scoring chance but superb work from Dixon- Smith thwarted him punched clear by Bradbrook and Martins’ follow up was well wide Charlie Lewis tried a long throw and then another promptly stumbled and it ended up as a Sudbury corner Turner delayed and then put his shot amidst the trees After half an hour of generally cautious play There was a generous free kick for Hitchin that was immediately wasted Tearle’s cross was reasonable but went out for a throw and the visitors were granted another free kick This was taken by the goalie on the halfway line Then we saw a Hitchin chance break down in the most disappointing manner  The visitors were marginally the enter attacking side but attack is a relative word in this case there was a shot from Hutchinson that brought a corner and a good save from Bradbrook mercifully for some this dull half came to an end It seemed inconceivable that Sudbury would be content with just a point as relegation is still possible for them We had news that Martins had been replaced by Franklin hopeful ball forward as if acknowledging that the midfield was too inconclusive A Sudbury free kick wide on the left favoured Stacey at the other end Hutchinson spurned a tap in at the other end there was a decent chance for Bradley who fired in efficiently and once more Hitchin were chasing the game Deall was held back for a free kick that was delayed as he needed treatment The kick did not afford a realistic opportunity but there was a corner There was a wayward free kick from the visitors Stokoe was pulled up on a run and Hitchin had a free kick in a good area Stokoe smashed it against the defensive wall and that was that Another effort was put paid to by a subtle foul that did not escape the referee It was not entirely in the realms of fantasy to imagine Sudbury committing a rash error Brooks replaced Tearle to possibly increase the attacking options but the Hitchin counter move was ineffective but it was the visitors who kept snaffling free kicks and that meant that time could be wasted to advantage Mind you the latest free kick from the Suffolk side almost crept in at the post Hutchinson sent in a cross that saw Dixon- Smith blocked on his attempt to blast one Bradbrook instigated some Charlie Horlock type of phantom injury  Progress for Hitchin was held in abeyance Sudbury were managing the endgame comfortably but it bounced away and Stokoe’s shot from range was always rising A little bit of handbags seemed almost staged for dissatisfied onlookers McNeill attempted a header from a cross but could get no purchase on it Hitchin had made four substitutions to no real effect and we were perilously close to time added on which was not deserved was of no use to Hitchin There were a couple of token forward moves that looked better than they were Just three minutes were tagged on and an over hit pass for a goal kick seemed to sum up the game relegation is confirmed rendering the final games as a play for honour occasion The disappointment from the majority of the 705 attendance was almost tangible Hitchin Town Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Hertfordshire Our Men's team currently play in the Southern League Premier Central Division Home   Sudbury   News   Article The devastation at a beloved Sudbury charity’s sudden collapse has been laid bare as councillors and the community seek answers for the vulnerable people affected Emotions were high at an extraordinary meeting of Sudbury Town Council on Friday night when people continued to digest the loss of The Bridge Project which has served adults with disabilities in the Sudbury area for 30 years will cease operating on Friday due to insurmountable financial difficulties The closure not only impacts its long-time users but also the future of Sudbury Arts Centre – formerly St Peter’s – where the charity has been the primary tenant for the last 18 months The Bridge Project confirmed that work is ongoing behind the scenes towards maintaining services for users and minimising disruption at Sudbury Arts Centre “We are collaborating closely with local partners and are cautiously optimistic that we can secure ongoing support for our students,” a statement from the charity said “There is even a possibility of maintaining a base at Borehamgate under a new organisation which would provide continuance of service with a number of current staff members we sincerely ask for compassion towards our team our service users and the families impacted.” revealed there had been ‘no less than turmoil’ since the closure announcement as you can imagine,” she told the town council meeting “If you think about that last day at school when all your friends sign your T-shirt and there are tears because you’re all going to different places imagine you’ve been at that school for 30 years Then you have everything pulled out from under your feet and feel how that is going to impact your life and they are the people who are going to suffer from this.” The Bridge Project confirmed that the Aspect Living Foundation – a Suffolk-based meals on wheels service – has agreed to take on all of its meal delivery service customers Several other organisations have offered their support for the transition period which will allow the charity to host meetings in its Gainsborough Street HQ at no cost it was heard that Suffolk County Council is open to commissioning new contracts for local providers Sudbury county councillor Philip Faircloth-Mutton told the meeting: “The grants team says that it would be difficult for external funders to be convinced “That doesn’t mean this is the case forever If there is a new phoenix organisation that rises from the ashes The Bridge Project’s services include education Sudbury councillors reacted positively to these overtures but emphasised that the transition from The Bridge Project to alternative service providers needed to happen without a break Nigel Bennett told the council meeting: “We want continuity for service users And how long will it be until the new services begin from a place they have used so much and meant so much I hope it can be made as seamless as possible “Communication in this is really important Tim Regester added: “I’ve been connected with The Bridge Project for decades training and meals on wheels services might continue under providers commissioned by the county council “The question I’ve been asked repeatedly is and maybe a phoenix Bridge Project will come out of this.” attendees called for accountability from the charity regarding how its finances had reached such an untenable position Town councillors agreed to write a letter to the Charity Commission – the national regulator of the charitable sector – to request an investigation Former mayor Jan Osborne said: “What is important is that we found out exactly why this situation has happened “The updates we’ve had don’t inspire a lot of confidence Adrian Stohr added: “It shouldn’t be about making a profit I get the feeling that it’s looking more like a business rather than a charity for vulnerable people “We should be pressing for more funding to support it “There’s a very strong feeling for accountability so these mistakes cannot be made in the future.” Sudbury Arts Centre – formerly St Peter’s – is hoping to continue operating as ‘business as usual’ following the collapse of The Bridge Project The charity had served as a key delivery partner for the venue on Market Hill since November 2023 says it is now working towards maintaining the successful running of the site it is unable to confirm any concrete future operating plans until the relevant stakeholders have been consulted and a plan is formally agreed The trust is currently taking advice on a number of ‘complicated financial which it says may take some time to work through said: “We were saddened to learn of the closure of The Bridge Project which has provided an invaluable service over many years and has been a tenant at St Peter’s for the past 18 months “CCT remains committed to a sustainable future for St Peter’s and will be working with the team at Sudbury Arts Centre as well as the network of locals committed to supporting The Bridge during this transition period “A key aim is working behind the scenes to try to minimise the disruption caused to the running of the building by the closure of The Bridge Project.” The Bridge Project similarly stated that it is working with the CCT to ‘ensure any distraction at Sudbury Arts Centre is kept to a minimum’ A statement from the charity said: “Both partners are working at speed towards no closure of the site – adopting a ‘business as usual’ approach with the existing staff team retained by the CCT.” Sudbury Town Council also agreed on Friday to write to the CCT to formally express its support for the continued operation of Sudbury Arts Centre will do our utmost to keep Sudbury Arts Centre going after March 28 “We are working closely with Sudbury Arts Centre staff and the CCT to offer our full support in efforts to keep the building open and to ensure that all events take place “We know that everyone in Sudbury and the nearby communities will be joining together to make sure this wonderful building continues to be a welcoming and exciting venue for everyone to enjoy.” It’s our penultimate home game of the season and we look to finish our home matches with continued strong performances to be proud of In the reverse fixture in December at Kings Marsh the points were shared in a 1-1 draw Hitchin’s goal coming from Henry Snee in the 88th minute On Sudbury’s last visit to Top Field in October 2023 Hitchin Town clinched the victory in a closely contested game which ended 2-1 Hitchin’s goals scored by Finley Wilkinson and Jack Snelus https://hitchintownfc.ktckts.com/brand/match-tickets The online box office remains open until 30 minutes after kick off Remember our flexi tickets are also available This allows you to buy a pack of 5 adult or concession tickets at a discounted rate You can then login to your Kaizen account and decide which league games you want to use these tickets for https://hitchintownfc.ktckts.com/merchandise/hit2425flexi/flexi-ticket-202425-5-matches Mad Squirrel Brewery are now a permanent fixture at Top Field matches serving a great range of craft beers. They are located adjacent to the main stand. Canary Kitchen will be open from when the turnstiles open serving a great range of food and soft drinks including our signature HTFC Pies. We look forward to welcoming another big crowd and hope everyone has a great afternoon at Top Field. Hitchin Town Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Hertfordshire, England. Our Men's team currently play in the Southern League Premier Central Division. U18 entries open season on the road on May 17 the Sudbury Junior Spartans take to the James Jerome Sports Complex turf field Article contentProudly representing the local franchise in Ontario Summer Football League action the U16 and U18 squads boast plenty of common ground Blessed with coaching staffs who interact regularly there is a clear sense of a shared vision that permeates right across the organization inasmuch as these teams mark very different stages in the football evolution of the local talent Information is layered as the gridiron teens navigate the various steps of development A short discussion with both of the main men in charge outlines the reality of athletes who might span a gap of six years or more in age “The U18 systems are a little bit more complex,” noted Vendramin the Lo-Ellen high school coach now in his third summer with the elder of the Junior Spartans crews but (the U16 coaching staff) prepare the guys very For as much as the teams are completely separate entities both in their interest to produce competitive OSFL entries creating a framework that gives those prospects who aspire to play beyond high-school all of the tools they would need to succeed “We know a lot of what the U16 team does in terms of their systems so it’s a little easier for us to relate to the kids,” Vendramin said 2025 likely signals even more of a cross-awareness as Dan Yoisten makes the move to U16 head coach after working more on the defensive side of the ball with the U18 lads the past two years “It is different than being a defensive co-ordinator or just a defensive coach,” Yoisten said “But I’ve been around the game for maybe 23 seasons so it’s simply transferring that over to football.” Kyle Preseau and Tate James all bring experience with this age group to the mix providing critical insight and value as the U16 Junior Spartans are pressed tight against the clock preparing for their season-opening game on May 17 on the road versus the North Bay Bulldogs “Mother Nature didn’t help us any,” Yoisten suggested But we’ve had our first real week of practice and they’re starting to come together.” both head coaches are excited at the pure athleticism of some of their top-end talent Vendramin can unleash weapons galore in the form of Steven Sola along with defensive stalwarts Nathan Nadeau Nikki Sola and Colton Savage and imposing linemen Braxton Clarke and Kiki Olufowobi Yoisten is reaping the benefits of the rarity of competing high-end quarterbacks in Evan Demarchi and Cade Campbell along with a pair of bulldozer running backs in Levi Blouin and Bennett Timmers “We’re in a really good position at quarterback,” Yoisten said so it will be whoever is having the better day with both Demarchi and Campbell likely to occupy both rungs on the ladder at various times Their ability to freelance is likely to be key early in the season as the U16 gang strive for a level of consistency in their reps “We’ve had our first real week of practice and they’re starting to come together,” Yoisten said “They’re young and we’re still trying to learn some of the talent that we have out there but we’re still trying to learn how to use them “We have a lot of returning players on defence Offences are always a little more complicated We’re putting some good athletes into position and they just have to practise Vendramin and company are able to hit the ground running — certainly far more than the younger age bracket “We have some of those top-end guys that are likely to drive the team,” the U18 coach opined his troops getting ready to face the Scarborough Thunder The foundation that has been built with a good number of players who are now entering year three with the Sudbury U18 entry has even allowed for a bit of a tweak in how the staff are approaching their workouts at James Jerome “We changed a little bit the way that we structured practices so far this year,” Vendramin said “There’s a lot more focus on high tempo and repetition We only have two-hour sessions and we’re trying to make the most of it.” Where the U16 folks have no choice but to work on the basics of the playbook the U18s can move it along to some specific situational exercises red zone reps; we want it to be second nature for the guys so they’re not feeling a ton of pressure just because we have practiced it so much already,” Vendramin said Whether one is talking U16 or U18 football the head coach of the four-time city high school champs sees the summer experience as a clear ascension for these talented teens “High school is a lot more fundamentals-based,” Vendramin said you are looking to teach tackling at the high school level these kids have a lot of those fundamentals coming in That’s what you can do with those players because that base is already set.” And laying out those steps of the progression for those that want to move on is something the Sudbury Junior Spartans have done very well This installment of New Arrivals includes four baby boys and three baby girls We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentMarch 18 born to Taylor and Scott McMillan of Hanmer born to Hannah Thomson and Julien Therrien of Wahnapitae born to Michelle Joncas and Shawn MacMurray of Chelmsford born to Douka Roxane Marie-Jeanne of Sudbury born to Tamara Behnke and Dylan Gladu of Sudbury born to Hayley and Tylor Desjardins of Val Caron This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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