Northern OntarioNewsSudbury family startled after bear breaks into homeBy Dan BertrandPublished: May 04, 2025 at 4:31PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved 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 transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. 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 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. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. sunny weekend — finally — that wasn’t enough to dry out many low-lying corners of Greater Sudbury We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentConservation Sudbury warned last week the Vermillion Onaping and Wanapitei Rivers were running higher than usual due to the volume of snowmelt in their northern reaches and that was before a dousing of rain that came Thursday afternoon and into Friday Shoreline areas near the outlet of the Vermillion at McCharles Lake seem to have been particularly impacted but many properties farther upstream were also inundated and some roads were awash Water was starting to encroach Thursday on Desmarais Road in Valley East and a portion of Larchmont Drive near Dowling remained underwater on Saturday The end of Sauve Street was additionally submerged The bridge crossing the Vermillion on Simmons Road was dry but remained closed to traffic on the weekend the cascade was intense enough to drown out conversation on the pedestrian span and spritz visitors with droplets flung up from below much of the ground within local watersheds remained frozen or fully saturated so had little ability to absorb additional precipitation “Water levels will not decrease rapidly and developing conditions must be closely monitored by all residents especially those living in known low-lying hazard areas where overland flooding could become an issue again,” the authority warned The city made sandbags available through several depots and as of late last week residents has loaded up with at least 200 of them to protect their homes and cottages Presumably more were picked over subsequent days The forecast calls for more toasty temperatures this week so that should help make the high water recede jmoodie@postmedia.com place to stayAllan Lee walked around the Little Britain neighbourhood smashing windshields so he could get arrested We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentLee was screaming that he was “Devon Lee” and then yelled “I’m the individual you are looking for,” as well as “I have crack cocaine in my pocket Lee also warned the officers that if he was released shortly after being arrested he would go wandering into random neighbourhoods and smash the windows of homes there officers found Lee had a Ziploc bag containing four small rocks They also found a homemade baton in his waistband Lee admitted to smashing the windshields of three vehicles: a 2016 Subaru causing about $1,500 damage; a $2015 Dodge Caravan causing about $500 damage; and a $2010 Ford Fusion there was also a warrant out for his arrest issued in mid-December people noticed Lee removing something from his waistband and putting it in a bag In the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury pleaded guilty to five of 12 charges: mischief under $5,000; theft under $5,000; possession of a weapon; breach of release order; and fentanyl possession Justice Leonard Kim was presented with a joint sentencing submission of one day jail-time served in recognition of the 144 days of pre-trial custody credit Lee had built up Start your days with the latest local news By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sudbury Star Morning Briefing will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. his mental health getting worse and his drug addiction The judge cited a seven-page criminal record that included convictions for violence such as an armed robbery in Barrie for which Lee received a two-year sentence Kim said he felt that without addressing the man’s mental health issues he would be back in court shortly for more incidents of violence involving weapons “The joint submission concerns me,” said the judge “I think it does very little to address specific deterrence We would lose the respect of the public if I endorse it.” Kim said something such as a curfew would be needed for Lee so he would not be out and about at night getting into trouble “There’s nothing about a plan for him to get any (addiction) treatment,” the judge added “It does very little to alleviate the risk that he is going to re-offend in a very short period of time.” Kim adjourned the matter so that defence lawyer Denis Michel and the Crown could contact a local Canadian Mental Health Association worker who could assist Lee in staying out of trouble upon his release Michel and assistant Crown attorney Sasha Bronicheski came back a short while later with a release plan prepared with the help of that CMHA worker Instead of going to a home Lee indicated he would be staying at he will be staying at the Off the Street Shelter on Larch Street he won’t be wandering around committing offences,” Michel said about the curfew Michel added that after Lee talked to the CHMA worker he was “interested in mental health services and (addiction) treatment.” “We now know he has a place to stay and can get help,” observed Justice Kim “I’m really sorry for what I’ve done,” Lee said “I will pick up the pieces and move on with my life.” The judge asked Lee if he was committed to getting mental health help the public is not going to be protected,” replied Lee “I’m grateful you are willing to try and do your best to get the help you need there comes a point the courts are not going to give you this grace,” Justice Kim warned “Your random acts of criminality in Sudbury continue to harm others If the lawyers had asked to send you to jail for 12 months Kim told Lee that his five convictions were worth “a significantly longer period of time … The drugs flowing within our community have the potential to kill you The public has a right to feel safe in our community and they also have the right not to feel at risk of someone using illegal substances.” Kim also issued a stand-alone restitution order of $879.05 to be paid to two of the three people whose windshields were smashed said that Lee’s mental health has deteriorated over time and he is on government assistance because of it “This gentleman needs the direction of a probation officer to ensure his mental health stays stable,” said the lawyer “I told him it’s a fortunate thing you left the BB gun in your bag or we would be dealing with something else.” so he went on the windshield-smashing spree last July Bronicheski said it was “clearly aggravating” that Lee was found with weapons despite being on three weapons bans not to possess them “This is a person who has committed violence in the past,” she said Bronicheski said that when Lee was smashing windshields “he is completely out of control in a random neighbourhood to get himself into custody He even threatened to smash windows (in another random neighbourhood) if police did not hold him for bail.” 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 we were not prepared and they exposed us on two set pieces What started as a wild shootout ended up a second half of more traditional soccer as the Sudbury Cyclones remained undefeated in League1 Ontario Championship play earning a 2-2 draw with visiting Guelph United on Saturday Article contentComing off a pair of 1-0 victories the Cyclones found themselves in a more wide-open affair early in game three with all of the scoring taking place in the game’s opening 32 minutes Cole Fernandez broke the ice for Guelph in the 11th minute with Jaiden Santo pulling the Cyclones even 11 minutes later The visitors secured their second lead in the 27th minute with Sudbury converting on one of their prettier goals of the season a multi-pass play that culminated with a well-timed header from Caelan Walraven That was the end of the scoring with quality chances much fewer and farther between the further this contest rolled on “It was a roller-coaster (early),” Cyclones head coach Giuseppe Politi confessed after the contest Then we went down again and then we came back and scored a great team goal to tie it at 2-2.” Coming off his freshman season at Nipissing last fall captured the Sudbury ball movement as he described what he saw of the lead-in to the game-tying tally “I saw that it was going from one side to the other,” noted Walraven who suited up with the Cyclones this summer after playing with Sigma FC last year I was drifting to the other side and when it went out wide I made my run and it was a perfect cross.” the teams settled into a far more closely marked encounter The Cyclones threatened a few times in the second half with midfielder Nico Patenaude curling a free kick from just outside the box just to the right of the post while the best Guelph opportunity came on a deflected ball quite late that forced Sudbury netminder Connor Vande Weghe to stay sharp on his toes “We didn’t necessarily create the most open play but we were getting into spaces and the referee called some fouls With Politi making seven second-half substitutions it took an across-the-board commitment to the game plan to preserve at least a point for the home side “Our coaching staff wanted us to control the game a little more (in the second half),” Walraven said hold the ball up a little more and keep our composure.” With his team preparing to hit the road next Saturday for a battle opposite Hamilton United (0-2-1) Politi was thankful that his team continues to show very well at home “We’ve set a goal that Sudbury is our home fortress but we’re three games in with two wins and a tie And no one thinks that we have witnessed the final product just yet “We are still coming together,” Walraven said “Even though we didn’t all know each other I find that we had a really good connection right away — and it’s only going to grow from here.” the 18-year-old who netted six goals in his rookie university season with the Lakers including a pair in a home-and-home set with the Laurentian Voyageurs has a very clear idea of where he would like to take his game this summer they will put two or three guys on me on those longer throws Being able to hold off one or two is an accomplishment Sudbury’s entry in the League2 Northeast division opened its season at home on Sunday dropping a 3-0 decision to Alliance United Adrian Panaite scored all three goals and Jonathan Heazle recorded the shutout for Alliance Cassidy Brooks, twice, and Serena San Cartier scored for Sudbury. Naomi Phillips, with two, Ainsley Parker and Chloe Lofters had the goals for Alliance. It is heartbreaking for the family and friends of Wendy Lafortune to recall that just over a year ago We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“No calls There is no explanation,” said Lorry Lafortune friends and supporters marched along Lasalle Boulevard on Saturday calling for action and in remembrance of loved ones Her destination most likely was the Apollo Terrace townhome complex “She was 48 and though I am her older sister Lasalle and the neighbourhood are familiar to us it is like a Sudbury Secondary School reunion.” There are too many girls and women missing Wendy was not an everyday user of drugs … recreational use Lorry said she has lots of unanswered questions There was CCTV footage from the Montrose Mall Did she get in or was she pulled into a car?” She’s walking towards Notre Dame on the same side as Jett Landry they see her from the Circle K at the Montrose Mall But they see her taking a left a little bit It was a big family and there were so many cousins Many are here today … and our childhood and school friends It helps me get through the over 365 days of pain and loss supportive daughter and a great friends’ circle.” “I was irate and calling the police every week We drove everywhere she might have been or gone I just don’t know anymore where to look for her Lorry said she hopes that a large roadside billboard will become their future platform to get information out Maybe it might jog someone’s recall of that day “Lorry is like family,” said supporter Rob Tario I do believe this has been going on for years I am on the road to recovery and this walk is important for that reason I am connected and had to come out in support “I’ve been involved right from the beginning The memory will just keep getting louder for all the women that are missing … not just here in Sudbury.” walked the Rotary Trail and scoured the wooded areas searching I knew the family when they all were kids,” said Breault she looked out and said the names of anyone she saw Wendy Lafortune is one of many who are missing “She and all others will not be forgotten,” Lorry said At least five women have vanished in Sudbury this year The Local Journalism Initiative is made possible through funding from the federal government People who are addicted to drugs should be treated like anyone else with a chronic health condition “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 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.” “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.” displayed impactful 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 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 YMCA of Northeastern Ontario says Brianna Brohm has been selected to join YMCA Canada’s National Young Leaders Advisory Committee We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentA long-time volunteer Brohm currently serves as chair of the regional Youth Advisory Council for the Northeast Y and resides in Sudbury NYLAC “brings together young leaders between the ages of 18 and 32 to ensure youth perspectives are meaningfully included in national YMCA decision-making and strategy,” the organization said in a release and play a key role in bridging the gap between young people and leadership teams throughout the YMCA federation “Coming from a small northern town like Kirkland Lake where there isn’t a YMCA I’ve often thought about how much of a difference it could make in the lives of young people there,” said Brohm I want to help build stronger pathways for young leaders in all communities especially those that are often overlooked.”  The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario Youth Advisory Council was established in 2018 it faced disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and is now beginning to regain momentum the council is re-establishing its presence and engaging new members with a renewed sense of purpose,” the YMCA said and commitment to inclusive leadership make her a powerful advocate for young people across our region and beyond,” said Lorrie Turnbull “Her voice at the national table helps ensure that youth from northern and smaller communities are represented in decisions that shape the future of the YMCA in Canada.”  NYLAC is focusing on expanding youth participation in governance mapping and supporting local Young Leaders Councils across the country and launching new engagement tools through the national Young Leaders Network Brohm said she is excited to contribute to these national efforts in the months ahead and looks forward to bringing new ideas and inspiration back to the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario to strengthen youth leadership across the region compassion and an unwavering commitment to civic duty' The City of Greater Sudbury recognized community volunteers during a Civic Awards ceremony at Falconbridge Recreation Centre last week We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe awards are presented to individuals and groups who consistently give back to the community These awards promote and reward leadership humanitarian service and enrichment of the human spirit through volunteerism and community involvement “Volunteers are the lifeblood of Greater Sudbury and the Civic Awards shine a well-deserved spotlight on their dedication,” Mayor Paul Lefebvre said in a release compassion and an unwavering commitment to civic duty “I extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to these inspiring leaders for their contributions to building a vibrant inclusive community where everyone can flourish.” The following groups were recognized for their service: – Beaver Lake Sports and Cultural Club Inc – United Way community volunteer income tax program – Les bénévoles du Centre de santé communautaire du Grand Sudbury New Sudbury Days Organizing Committee 2024 president of the Anderson Farm Museum Heritage Society striking workers far apart on new contractWorkers in Sudbury among those on strike We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentCUPE Local 2073 represents more than 200 members province-wide in more than 15 cities. Union officials say Canadian Hearing Services has refused to bargain and would not extend the terms of the previous contract to allow for more negotiations. “CHS forced this strike on workers. No unionized worker can accept working without the protection of a contract,” Mara Waern, an employment consultant with over three decades of experience at CHS, and the president of CUPE 2073, said in a release. “But more than that, CHS forced this strike on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ontarians we support … “CHS never wanted to bargain. Why else would they call for a No Board before we had a chance to negotiate? They wanted to impose their will on workers and we just couldn’t risk that,” said Waern. “They put us in this position. For years, they’ve eroded the services we offer and chipped away at our membership. But we know what we’re worth, and we know how much our services mean to the people we support.” Canadian Hearing Services blames CUPE for the impasse, saying it tabled “extraordinary demands” and then walked out on further negotiations. “Our next bargaining day is scheduled for May 6, and we will continue to seek a reasonable agreement,” Canadian Hearing Service said in a statement. “To protect the long-term stability of our organization and safeguard the services we provide to a vulnerable population, Canadian Hearing Services proposed a generous renewal offer for a one-year collective agreement with the union. This proposal includes an overall compensation increase of 4.9 per cent over the prior year, reflecting our ongoing investment in the wellbeing and security of our staff. “To our surprise and disappointment, CUPE Local 2073 walked away from our generous offer. Shockingly, in response, they are demanding an increase of 30.5 per cent over the course of three years (14.5 per cent in year 1 and 8 per cent in years 2 and 3). This demand is not based (on) the realities of our business and available resources.” We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentI’m a technology-challenged cool geek sans-pocket-protectors; sans-tape-fix for my glasses I’m a Star Trek/Star Wars/super hero/Syfy/fantasy info-geek looking for new words and trying to understand more about those I already knew I wanted to know the history behind words; how were they used before; discovering how they came to be used now the word ‘temper’ was not used as a synonym for anger but as an expression of self-control I can’t tell you how many versions of Hamlet or Macbeth or The Taming of the Shrew I’ve watched This same geeky part of me has entered into my Christian life it made me decide to only read books written prior to the year 1900 I did this for several years to my great benefit You get a different appreciation for suffering when you read Christian material written before Aspirin was invented devotional thinkers and theologians I may never have discovered and through whom I have been richly blessed (It was called a comedy because the ending was pleasant Dante wrote about a metaphorical journey through The Inferno (hell) I know that I’m over-simplifying it but in hell basically everyone blames God or other people for them being there “It’s not my fault.” They take no responsibility at all everyone takes responsibility for why they are here “It’s nobody’s fault but mine.” Purgatory is not so much a place of further suffering but of personal purification They are cleansing themselves of the sinful attitudes in their lives that have caused suffering to God Paradise is a place where there is no blame or shame It’s a place to bathe in God’s presence and grace Those who enter hell read “Abandon all hope ye who enter here.” Purgatory is a place full of hope because they are preparing to go to Paradise This book is a thought-provoking allegory for our lives I’m only three sections in and I can’t help but be intrigued by Milton’s comprehension of spiritual realities The spiritual side of my geeky-ness pushes me to try to understand more about my journey through life but I want to know what I need to do now that I’m in this situation I try to discover where and when it started; discovering the parts I’m responsible for All of this is deeper because of the wealth of the testimonies of the people who wrote these books You could say that the word geek should be replaced by the word hunger It’s a spark that needs to be fanned into flame The Sudbury Walk for Lupus goes on May 10 at the Delki Dozzi track with registration at 10:30 a.m We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe Sudbury event is one of 14 to be held across Ontario this spring and summer The Walk for Lupus is Lupus Ontario’s largest provincial fundraising and awareness event.   Over its 24-year history, the Walk for Lupus had raised more than $1.5 million to fund the Lupus Ontario Geoff Carr Research Fellowship, support and education programs for lupus patients and their families, and advocacy projects aimed at improving programs and services for lupus patients.  Being real lets people in and is a key step to improving your mental health We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentIt’s also a theme for this year’s Mental Health Week taking place from May 5-11: Unmasking Mental Health the Canadian Mental Health Association aims to raise awareness about the significant impact that masking can have on mental health Masking is when we hide or suppress emotions “I think we’ve all put on a mask at some point — just to seem fine,” Stephanie Lefebvre director of programs and planning at CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin “Hiding how we really feel might seem easier but it gets heavy and can also get lonely after a while Pretending everything’s okay can keep us from getting the help we actually need.”  Masking prevents people from forming authentic relationships and could even begin to affect how they see themselves A 2022 survey from the Mental Health Commission of Canada found that 72 per cent of those with mental health or substance use disorders reported serious self-stigma which had negative impacts on their self-perceptions CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin is encouraging everyone to open up about how you’re feeling,” Lefebvre said “It isn’t a sign of weakness to share how you’re doing — it’s a brave move toward feeling better and it creates space for support and understanding and give others an opportunity to support.”  can help people form deeper connections and boost self-esteem are hosting several free events and initiatives – Unmasking mental health activity at the Youth Wellness Hub – safeTALK training at CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin will donate $1 from each medium and large coffee to CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin during Mental Health Week The Zulich water tower will also be lit green throughout the week A drunken Michael Wahl was so upset that Greater Sudbury Police officers arrested him that he challenged them to a fist fight We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe officers didn’t oblige After being subdued by a conductive energy weapon and then handcuffed still wanted to fight them and threatened to kill them for what happened at his mother’s residence a much different Wahl pleaded guilty to three charges: causing a disturbance assaulting a police officer and uttering a threat to cause death to one of the officers a two-year probation order and a DNA order “I apologize for my actions,” Wahl told Justice Michelle Rocheleau “I had drank very heavily and was way out of line.” you are not going to get too many chances here,” replied the judge reminding Wahl that his criminal record already included an assault conviction The probation order includes conditions that Wahl not possess weapons and take counselling as directed, in particular, for alcohol abuse and anger management. The Crown and defence lawyer Denis Michel had suggested the sentence. The court heard that about 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 last summer, police were called about a disturbance involving an unwanted person at a Bruce Avenue apartment. Investigating officers found Wahl on the steps of the residence showing signs of intoxication, including swaying back and forth and having a strong odour of alcohol. Wahl was not welcome at his mother’s home. He had been punching a door, as well as yelling and swearing at his mother. When the officers attempted to take Wahl to the local detox centre, he clenched his fists, told them “let’s go!”, took a boxer’s stance and tried to punch one of the officers in the face. The officers then used a conductive energy weapon (commonly known as a Taser) to subdue Wahl, and he then began spitting at them. While handcuffed, Wahl told the officers, “you guys think you are tough in uniform! Take these cuffs off and I’m going to beat the s..t out of you! I’m going to rip your heads off when I get a hold of you!” Michel noted that following the incident, Wahl had taken an anger management course. In his sentencing address, Michel said Wahl, a father of two, is working and does not have a drug or alcohol issue. Two days before the incident at his mother’s residence, said the lawyer, Wahl lost an uncle and “he went and got so drunk, even his mother didn’t want him at the home. He was that impaired.” Michel said the police officers had to use a conductive energy weapon twice on Wahl to subdue him. “He realizes just how much out of control he was,” said the lawyer. Assistant Crown attorney Catherine Hansuld said the sentence Wahl was getting was “reasonable in the circumstances.” Hansuld said the Crown hopes Wahl will get the counselling he needs through the probation order so he won’t be back before the court. As a result of the three guilty pleas, the Crown dropped other charges Wahl was facing. The City of Greater Sudbury and the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation have announced the launch of a new rapid response export marketing assistance (EMA) program for local businesses We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentIn the face of global market and trade uncertainty it is imperative that local businesses diversify and strengthen their presence in new markets The EMA program is designed to provide fast targeted financial support to export-ready companies to support expansion outside of Ontario With funding support from the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation the EMA program serves to showcase Greater Sudbury’s innovative products and services to new customers and assist companies with stabilizing and growing revenue Full Screen is not supported on this browser version. You may use a different browser or device to view this in full screen. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentWith the ongoing problems consistently within city hall, is it time to vote in people with built-in integrity? Seems (there are) always concerns regarding what councillors can or shouldn’t do. Does no one provide guidance or follow a learning curve? Taxpayers need a strong IC to work for us to keep everything working according to the codes of conduct. The first-ever Community-Wide Job Fair goes 10 a.m.-3 p.m We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentConnect 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 YMCA of Northeastern Ontario, Employment Options Emploi College Boreal, and Employment Options Cambrian College are helping to organize the job fair. A Sudbury East man who molested two step-granddaughters during sleepovers at his home has been issued a three-year penitentiary sentence We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“These are difficult matters to deal with because they involve violations of a young child’s sexual identity by a person in a position of trust a person who stood to the young victims as a grandfather,” said Ontario Court Justice Andrew Buttazzoni as he accepted a joint sentencing submission for the man in Sudbury court Buttazzoni said the three victim impact statements the court heard – one from a victim and the two mothers involved – speak to the impact the man’s actions have had on the victims and their families “the victims will be able to move on with the support of their families to deal with the issues they should not have had to deal with in the first place.” Buttazzoni said that while the three-year sentence suggested in a joint sentencing submission was “probably at the low end,” it was still within the appropriate range “The accused has taken responsibility for what he has done,” said the judge adding that the pleas saved the two victims from having to testify at a trial and relive what happened Buttazzoni also urged the now 66-year-old man to take programs for alcohol abuse while at the penitentiary you will likely be back for something else,” said the judge Along with the three-year penitentiary sentence Buttazzoni imposed a 20-year listing on the national sex offenders’ registry; a 10-year weapons ban; and a 20-year Community Supervision Order The order means the man cannot go to public places such as schools and parks where children attend; he cannot hold a job or be in a position of authority involving minors under 16 years; and he cannot have contact with minors under 16 unless an adult is present Justice Buttazzoni also issued a DNA order The man – who cannot be named due to a publication ban protecting the victims’ identities – did not address Buttazzoni before being sentenced while waiting to be sentenced on the initial charge of sexual interference he pleaded guilty to more than two years ago the man pleaded to the same charge involving a second step-granddaughter for similar incidents “This matter was set for resolution on Feb the family ready to read victim impact statements,” Sudbury Crown attorney Kara Vakiparta reminded Buttazzoni he has pleaded guilty to a second set of charges “A joint sentencing submission is coming and does involve custody I just want you to know how upset the family is and how long this situation has been going on.” The sexual interference charge – touching of a female minor with a part of his body (hand) – the man pleaded to in April concerned incidents that occurred from 2014 to 2020 in Wahnapitae and the Municipality of St In an agreed statement of facts read in by the Crown the court heard that from when the girl was five until she was 11 she would sleep over at her step-grandfather’s home The young girl and her step-grandfather would share the same bed The step-grandfather would molest the girl for 40 to 50 minutes The earlier sexual interference charge the man had pleaded to in 2022 involved similar incidents Much of the sentencing hearing dealt with three victim impact statements “This has taken a significant toll on my life but the young adult I have come to be,” read Vakiparta from the statement of one of the female victims who is now 15 and was attending court “I feel afraid being alone with men in any situation.” The teen wrote that she suffers from persistent anxiety “I’m too young to process forgiveness in my head,” she said “I can’t forgive you for the actions you caused and you were the adult in the situation who had complete control … I will not allow you to control my life after today.” The second victim impact statement was written by one of the mothers became a part of our family,” wrote the mother “You were someone I trusted with my family … You took her innocence away and changed her…This will affect her for the rest of her life “I hope you take the time to reflect on what you have done (while in jail) … I will never forget what you have done to my daughter.” The third victim impact statement by the other mother said that what happened has affected her daughter and her family tremendously She told the man he “took away my daughter’s childhood innocence” through his actions “To have a grandparent abuse the trust of a grandchild is The mother indicated she did not want her daughter to write a victim impact statement so she would not have to relive what she experienced “No parent or child should ever have to live with what we went through,” she concluded Vakiparta said the Crown’s office talked to the two families about the three-year sentence “(The accused) was someone they all had a trust (in),” she said there are a lot of broken bonds for this family.” Vakiparta did note that the man’s two pleas have value “He is sparing the family and young victims going through the stress of a trial,” she concluded it was his alcohol abuse that led to the incidents Michel did say that his clients’ two pleas “do go a far way” in resolving the cases and that the suggested three-year penitentiary sentence was appropriate the Crown dropped other charges the man was facing Congratulations to all returning and newly elected Members of Parliament we are still facing the environmental crisis and the need to restore our climate We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentWith the G7 Summit, which Canada is heading to Alberta in June, we, the Citizens Climate Lobby Canada, urge you to build on proven strategies like climate-aligned financial regulations and emissions caps while promoting cross-party collaboration with the minority government. Here in Northern Ontario, extreme weather has increased frequency and severity. As a child, I used to skate on rivers that now don’t freeze in southern Ontario. The snow roads are open for less time here in the north. We are seeing forest fires destroy Fort McMurray, Lytton and Jasper. We are seeing that flooding also destroys communities. Ice storms are taking down power lines more frequently. We need to work to prevent climate change by building more renewable electricity. We can build computer terminals in our north to use our cold weather rather than rely on air conditioning. We can build Canadian-made water bombers rather than buy American F-35s that are under American control. We need Coast Guard boats, icebreakers and deep-sea water ports in our Arctic, not more Navy ships that drones can sink. We need a Canadian feminist foreign policy, not one dictated to us by the US. Instead of 2 per cent-plus of GDP going to the military, we need to be restoring our climate. Our government can eliminate subsidies to the oil and gas companies that are already making huge profits. Prime Minister Mark Carney axed the carbon tax and the price of gasoline went down but is now climbing again for oil company profits. Instead, our government can give subsidies to people to retrofit their homes and electric vehicles. Congratulations to our city for passing the Community Home Improvement and Resilience Program pilot for three years from 2026 to 2028 on Tuesday night. Our city can support the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Our government can give us hope, through jobs and housing, while restoring our climate instead of supporting an American war machine. The recent performance of Marcus Foligno and the comparisons it brought to his father’s leaping NHL goal celebrations sparked me to feel proud of him and of his family’s connection to Sudbury We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentI was a boy when Mike Foligno was an OHL superstar. I was so in his thrall, I used to annually make a Mike Foligno-patterned Easter egg. I went on to quietly root for him throughout his professional career and when he entered coaching with the Wolves. I still have a scapbooked, signed Mike Foligno hockey card, somewhere, at my house. Mike was a great player and has always been a class act. I’m pleased to watch at a distance as his sons follow his example and represent my beloved hometown with honour and distinction, as well. 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 We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“It is within walking distance for many and there is transit that goes right by,” Coun Deb McIntosh said in support of the location She also talked about the partnership with the South End Community Action Network and the establishment of community gardens at the Armstrong Street location The contents of the store are displayed in a clean store staff have been waiting in anticipation for the symbolic official ribbon cutting representing her city colleagues and the mayor of Greater Sudbury was delighted to wield the scissors on Friday “The official ceremony is over,” said ReStore manager Richard Barlow we have been open for four months but we needed to wait until now to get it all ready and operating smoothly “It is also hard to get everyone in the same place on the same day who attributes that readiness to the hard work of volunteers and staff “We go from Midland all the way up to Timmins,” Woodcock said “We recognize the north as very important and also having unique character and needs Richard brings the kind of energy and engagement we were looking for.” “We are looking forward to building.” It sounds like Habitat for Humanity will construct more homes for families here local Habitat outlets in every province and territory across Canada help build and rehabilitate decent and affordable homes from single-family houses to multi-unit developments has been very involved in the Sudbury ReStore “We have about 55 or 60 people here today at the celebration,” Taylor said Sometimes we recruit and other times people just show up and step up We have eight staff (in Sudbury.) Some are part-time This is a lovely building in such a great location.” Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore welcomes you Monday to Saturday The goal of this week is to bring awareness to mental health issues advocate for mental health services and reduce the stigma associated with mental health problems We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content“Mental Health Week reminds us that investing in the mental well-being of children and youth is investing in their futures,” Mark Fraser “By creating spaces where young people feel heard we can break down stigma and build stronger we can ensure every young person knows they are never alone in their journey.” Mental Health Week 2025 will feature a range of free activities and initiatives designed to support people in navigating their mental health journey From educational workshops to creative outlets – Urban Air Adventure Park Sudbury drop-in – SafeTALK training at the CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin – Alice in Wonderland at the Sudbury Theatre Centre – Horseback riding with Honora Bay Riding Stable Mental Health Week is led by Compass, the lead agency for child and youth mental health in the districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin, alongside the Canadian Mental Health Association Sudbury/Manitoulin. A transport truck driver from Sudbury faces charges after police received multiple calls about a near collision with a school bus carrying students We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentManitoulin OPP received calls on Thursday around 4 p.m., the detachment said in a media release, to report that a transport truck drove through the stop sign and the lights of a school bus carrying students after nearly rear-ending the bus and swerving around it. Police stopped the truck on Highway 17 in Spanish. The driver, a 31-year-old Sudbury resident who was not named in the release, was charged with fail to stop at least 20 metres behind school bus. Drivers and vehicle owners can be charged if their vehicle illegally passes a stopped school bus. Fines range from $490 to $2,000 and six demerit points for a first offence. For each subsequent offence, drivers can face fines from $1,000 to $4,000, six demerit points and possible jail time up to six months. Drivers who see a vehicle fail to stop for a school bus are asked to report it to police by calling 911 or the OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122. local hockey innovatorNickel City Nostalgia: Born in Sudbury Clements travelled across Canada and the United States as a player and later enjoyed multiple stints as head coach of the Wolves Article contentIn hockey communities across Canada the notion of names that maintain a hold in the rink-side lore of the region is pretty much commonplace that are shared from one generation to the next regardless of whether a formal introduction ever occurred Go back far enough in Sudbury hockey history and you’re talking about gents such as Max Silverman and Sam Rothschild one Marcel Clements certainly fits the bill My highly unscientific research would suggest that of the local hockey talent that enjoyed some degree of success through the 1960s and ’70s roughly one in every three with whom I chat seems to have been coached by Marcel at some point in their youth given his untimely passing at the young age of 55 in 1985 there is an entire generation or two that might be oblivious to the legacy of a man who was born in Sudbury travelled across Canada and the United States as a player and later enjoyed multiple stints as head coach of the Wolves And this is but part of the story for a family that maintained strong ties to sport — understandably so or at least you felt that you were,” Lou Clements noted with a laugh recently The eldest of the four children of Marcel and Shirley Clements Lou helped to welcome the off-season arrival of Heather married to former Wolves defenseman Randy Hillier and living in Pittsburgh; Lori then went on to the University of New Brunswick and five years of pro hockey OHL news and expert analysis from Postmedia reporters across the province The next issue of Ryan "Pucks" Pyette on the OHL will soon be in your inbox Michael’s College often gave way to hockey adventures near and far Marcel spent his early 20s in the Maritimes with the Moncton Hawks and Charlottetown Islanders then returned home to play with both the Sudbury Wolves and Soo Greyhounds well before their ascendance to the OHL and closed his playing days with stints with the Washington Presidents Indianapolis Chiefs and Nashville Dixie Flyers it was as a coach that Clements most made his name — and not just any run-of-the-mill coach who still recalls with ease the 1970 edition of the Sudbury Johnny’s Baby Peewee crew that captured the all-Ontario banner that year Lou Clements recalls his time on the ice spent in figure skating long before edge work was mandatory curriculum for any self-respecting junior hockey prospect It surely did not hurt that the girls in the family were heavily immersed in the sport “I have a pretty clear recollection as a young kid of Marcel challenging one of his best-skating defencemen to a backward skating race with a local female skater,” Lou suggested It was no contest — and Marcel had made his point Yet if there is one coaching idiosyncrasy above all others that endeared Marcel Clements to the more creative minds in his field it was his willingness to think outside of the box particularly when it came to pulling his goalie Recognizing quite early that he could ramp up the urgency of his lads several levels with no last line of defence manning the area between the posts Clements began pulling his goalie while his team was on the power-play mid-game — particularly in contests that had perhaps begun to slip away In a story penned by Lance Hornsby for The Toronto Star in December of 1982 Clements managed to pull off the strategy successfully on three occasions as the Wolves dropped an 8-4 decision to the Toronto Marlies “Been doing it for 20 years,” Clements said to Hornsby a fact that was verified by Lou from his minor hockey memories It certainly caught the attention of Toronto head coach Jimmy Jones While Clements stepped in to assist with the team in which he once was part of ownership filling in OHL games in both 1977-78 and 1982-83 it was in the Wolves’ time in the Northern Ontario Hockey Association where he and Sault Ste Marie native Angelo Bumbacco were absolute legends “He told me that they were just trying to fill the rinks.” That street-smart business sense came in handy as Marcel looked to move on from his hockey-playing days “He created a golf course; designed it and was out on his tractor with the help of Enzo Cacciotti and Rick Cacciotti,” said Lou explaining the genesis of what would eventually become the Pinegrove Golf Course “He saw golf as a game that was going to develop “He went on business-wise and did quite well.” It was his ability to reinvent himself that ultimately led Lou to his longtime career a firm that focuses on career transition for company executives and such “I just developed an innate interest in the journey that people are on,” Lou said his was a journey well worth sharing — even all of these years later Work has started at the former Northern Breweries location on Lorne Street in Sudbury We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThe owners of Wacky Wings have purchased the old Northern Breweries building. The restaurant had been located downtown but the City of Greater Sudbury expropriated it to clear the way for the new events centre. The City of Greater Sudbury will test its Sudbury Alerts emergency notification system at 3 p.m The test is part of Emergency Preparedness Week We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentThis national campaign raises awareness about emergency readiness This year’s provincial theme is Plan for Every Season encouraging residents to prepare for seasonal risks the city will share tips on knowing local risks making an emergency plan and building a 72-hour kit Learn more about personal preparedness at greatersudbury.ca/beprepared The details provided are protected and used solely for emergency notifications – If your home or business has a publicly listed phone number – If you have signed up via the city website for alerts by text you will receive the test notification through those channels – The incoming voice call will display as 705-805-9360 Consider adding this to your contacts as Sudbury Alerts – Text notifications will come from 89362 or 89364 – The message will be clearly identified with the word TEST but will provide specific details and instructions Sudbury Alerts provides timely information specific to Greater Sudbury residents during local emergencies train derailments or potential air quality issues including potential shelter-in-place instructions or directions for obtaining more information Messages are available in English or French Sudbury Alerts is a partnership between the City of Greater Sudbury Sudbury Alerts is separate from the national Alert Ready system Alert Ready is scheduled for a Canada-wide test on May 7 at 12:55 p.m 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 Department Page News, Front Page News — 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 brown horses galloped in the Glendoon Farm field Sudbury's Kristy McDermott knew Flying Mohawk was special "We could tell immediately who he was because he was such a spectacular individual." "As a kid that grew up as a horse crazy kid I grew up always watching the Derby," the 36-year-old said McDermott helped raise Flying Mohawk from a weanling (8 to 10 months) to a yearling (1 to 2 years old) at Glendoon a term borrowed from Kentucky's tobacco industry She focuses on their nutrition and growth until they can accept a rider "People will always tell you ‘don’t get attached because they’re sale horses,’ but I’m a horse lovin’ girl," McDermott said acquired him for $25,000 with their Legion Bloodstock partners Vilante formed Legion with Travis Durr and Kyle Zorn in 2021 to purchase and manage horses for clients Many of the horses bought from Glendoon go to Durr's training center One of those clients is former Philadelphia Phillies all-star Jayson Werth He dropped Vallane off at Glendoon one day and noticed Flying Mohawk "You're never sure if someone is serious about that," McDermott said The pair felt stronger about Flying Mohawk as the sale approached go buy him." He brought in a few partners to outbid other interested parties and purchased him as a racehorse for $72,000 The partners sent him to trainer Whit Beckman Round 2: Set for second Kentucky Derby, St. Xavier grad Whit Beckman hopes for better racing luck you’re selling it to a party in which you don’t have a connection," McDermott said "We’re really lucky Jayson loved this horse as much as we did and trusted us that we thought it was special Flying Mohawk is the first horse from Glendoon Farm named after the road McDermott's grandparents lived on in Harwich The moment represents the culmination of a life's interest and striving McDermott dressed as a jockey for her second-grade career day "I always wish I could go back and tell myself that I’d be here one day 'She wanted to be at the barn'The McDermotts were not a horse family when Kristy grew up, but they were a supportive one. Her parents, Bill and Martha, put her in riding lessons every Saturday at the Red Acre Farm in Stow.  “They have been so supportive of me and my horse dreams and always let me be me,” Kristy McDermott said The McDermotts leased one of the ponies once she became a more proficient rider She visited the farm more often and learned the routine of the barn with owners Mitch and Kathy Steege up for learning anything and everything she could about horses It interested her far more than math or science “School wasn’t my best thing,” McDermott said She eventually left Sudbury’s public school system for the Sudbury Valley School a Democratic school that lets students “explore the world freely at their own pace and in their own unique ways,” according to its website She traveled with the Steeges to horse shows and assumed more responsibility on the farm through an independent study They allowed her to travel to Ocala for a winter and stay with the Steeges’ daughter Casey if she went to college after Casey was managing thoroughbreds and running her own business That gave McDermott her first real taste of the industry and first realization that she could make it her career “It wasn’t as accessible in Massachusetts,” McDermott said She attended UMass and rode for its equestrian program then spent time on Mount Holyoke’s equestrian team “I somehow was able to design my life to work out the way it did,” McDermott said She returned to Ocala after graduation and took a job riding and galloping racehorses I ended up leaving the job and then stupidly coming back to it which ended up with him physically assaulting me in my own barn one morning McDermott also assumed she wouldn’t get another shot as her previous employer alienated her to the point that she didn’t know many other people in the industry “I wasted so many years working for someone because now I had no references,” McDermott said McDermott ran into a client from her previous job - Joe Brocklebank at the Ocala sales working on consignment in 2016 She told him and asked if he would be her reference She assisted him at the sales while managing a large show horse farm for Don Stewart She understands the physics of a horse and more than most agents She’s a real asset to me at the sales,” Brocklebank said there’s nobody that puts as much into it as her I don’t know of anybody that understands movement as well as she does McDermott purchased Glendoon Farm in 2017 and began pinhooking Their connections produced Legion Bloodstock which sent Honor Marie to last year’s Kentucky Derby “It has allowed this family to be born where we can have horses be with us from being a weanling through going to the track and having an awesome career,” McDermott said “We’ve found that with us that’s when we have the best luck with horses when we can send them to our whole program.” The program and McDermott picked the darling of last season’s opening weekend in Saratoga Springs The Steeges visited McDermott when she was there with MoPlex a New York-bred horse that won in New York They wondered how the big brokers missed the $40,000 bargain that McDermott saw clearly “It takes a lifetime of experience with horses Pedigree doesn’t necessarily tell you the whole story,” Kathy Steege said “There’s no school you go to to learn how to do that.” It comes with early mornings and few days off “I think a lot of people see horse racing and see the thoroughbred industry as really inaccessible "You don't have to have generational wealth You don’t have to have a lot of prior experience If you’re willing to wake up and work hard This is a horse that we purchased as a weanling for $20,000 that’s gonna go run against million-dollar horses in the most prestigious horse race in the world.” Contact Kyle Grabowski at kgrabowski@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @kylegrbwsk. 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 enhancing care: addressing the opioid crisis with compassion,” was one of a number made at MedTalk 2025 last week 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 compared to 56.0 deaths per 100,000 population per year in northern Ontario overall clinics and labs and advocacy organizations all across northern Ontario,” said Science North’s CEO master lecturer for the Science Communication Graduate Program Sandra Dorman from the Centre for Research in Occupational Safety and Health at Laurentian University displayed arresting visuals of the fires in Fort McMurray Chris Thome’s comparisons offered the audience facts Other presentations included “Rural and remote nursing in northern Ontario”; “Building children’s brains through words and talk; and “Patient power 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 great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother Phyllis Balfour passed away on Saturday at home surrounded by her loving son and family members to Samuel Albert Sudbury and Bertha Hedwig (Kunkel) Sudbury She married the love of her life Donald Balfour on February 15 Together they raised four boys: Donald Balfour She is survived by her son Darrin and her four daughters-in-law Judy nine great-grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Donald and her three sons Donald and sisters Marie (Sudbury) Jenson and Irene (Sudbury) Callahan Phyllis was a committed homemaker and relished making her home patio and garden a welcoming gathering spot for family and friends She enjoyed dressing up in all her beautiful colorful dresses and going out to dinner with family and friends She loved looking back on the camping memories she made with her husband She enjoyed many years of season tickets to Hale Center Theater (playhouses) on a regular basis Phyllis supported Donald in his business venture of Balfour Plumbing where she was a bookkeeper for over 50 years which has now turned to a 3 generation company She left a legacy of the importance of family want to thank the amazing hospice team at Active Home Health Hospice & Personal Care for all their amazing work in keeping Phyllis happy and healthy till the age of 99 We also want to give our deepest appreciation to a few visitors who came to see Phyllis on a weekly basis A great thanks to Chris for his final blessing Phyllis will be laid to rest next to her husband Don at Utah Veterans Memorial Park on June 27 A celebration of life is planned for early June This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Locally Grown Sudbury Fair & Farmer’s Market will take place Saturday 2025 from 10am to 2pm at the Fairbank Community Center The event will bring local farmers and gardeners to the community to increase access to fresh discover the connection between local food systems and overall well-being and explore ways to be less susceptible to climate disruptions.  We are pleased to offer several complimentary workshops at the Locally Grown Fair so be sure to register in advance (required) The rain or shine event will take place at the Grassy Knoll of the Fairbank Community Center at 40 Fairbank Road Exhibitors will be relocated to Fairbank Gym if there is severe weather Locally Grown Sudbury is a collaborative effort between the Sudbury Health Department and Sustainability Coordinator to cultivate a more resilient and healthy community Locally Grown Sudbury is made possible with funding provided by The Sudbury Foundation and the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs This Post has been archived and its content might be outdated. If you are looking for recent content, please check this Committee's Homepage Excited to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America’s Revolution Be sure to get all the details before heading out this Saturday Large crowds are expected in the area and overflow is anticipated on Sudbury roads as pedestrians walk/bike to Concord The Sudbury Minutemen will march from Town Center starting at 5AM on Saturday The Sudbury 250 Committee presents Colonial Music Celebration at Martha Mary Chapel (Wayside Inn Grounds) starting at 4PM on Saturday Thank you to Sudbury Farms (Roche Brothers) for donating refreshments for the events MBTA – Fitchburg Line Bicycles and scooters (including folding ones) will be prohibited on Fitchburg Line trains Navigate Concord’s Patriot’s Day 2025 Events Attend the Minuteman Tactical Demonstration Shuttles and Transportation in Lexington on 4/19/25 The weekend promises to be filled with great excitement as we celebrate the American Revolution! Be sure to visit Sudbury 250 Planned Events page as the celebration rolls on into 2026 Alert (Network/Site Wide), Department Page News, Front Page News, Network Info (Blue) The Sudbury Select Board established the Sudbury 250 Committee to plan for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the commencement of the American Revolution It is anticipated that many of the observances will take place in the early spring through late winter of 2025 although the Committee may plan later events To learn more, please see the Sudbury 250 Committee Mission Statement This Post has been archived and its content might be outdated. If you are looking for recent content, please check this Department's Homepage Sudbury’s Annual Roadside Cleanup Day will be held on Saturday Join in the general beautification of Sudbury roads We need everyone’s help in this important effort businesses and residents volunteer their time and energy to pick up litter all over town Sudbury’s roads and parks will be cleaner and healthier thanks to your efforts park or other area using the ADOPT A STREET MAP: volunteer hours on Cleanup Day are eligible for Community Service credit Please be sure to review the Cleanup Day Safety Tips & Supplies Checklist prior to heading out for Cleanup activity Let your friends and neighbors know about Sudbury Cleanup Day Share on social media and be sure to snap a Cleanup Day selfie Alert, Department Page News, Front Page News, Success (Green) Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty perform an extensive repertoire of 18th century dance music gathered from manuscripts printed between the 17th and 19th centuries and arranged in counterpoint They play regularly for colonial dancing as well as other occasions and have long been active in related musical cultures including American fife and drum and traditional Irish music Department Page News, Front Page News The Town of Sudbury has released its Financial Report and Reference Guide offering a concise overview of financial performance from Fiscal Year 2017 through Fiscal Year 2026 This comprehensive document includes detailed tables comparing Sudbury with other communities and provides insights into significant financial data While some statistics may vary in the range of years covered due to data availability the report adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to ensure accuracy and reliability the town anticipates significant budgetary challenges beginning in FY2027 These challenges will necessitate difficult decisions regarding future services This Financial Report serves as a vital resource for budget discussions offering the community a clear understanding of Sudbury’s fiscal health and operational priorities Department Page News, Front Page News The mission of the Finance Department is to support the Town and its departments by providing high quality financial so that they can perform their missions more efficiently The Town of Sudbury is teaming up with Sustainable Sudbury on a plugIN campaign to create a healthier and more climate friendly future. This plugIN program is a collaborative effort between the Town of Sudbury, Sustainable Sudbury, and MassEnergize that is aimed at electrifying households Senator Jamie Eldridge provided $50,000 in funding to support MassEnergize and seven communities in his district with their clean energy outreach and decarbonization efforts the Town and Sustainable Sudbury hope to promote cleaner energy alternatives and provide economic benefits to local residents Check out the program tools where you can: The plugIN program is a collaborative effort between local leaders in Acton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Sudbury, Wayland, and Westborough. For more information on the program and how to get involved, click below or visit https://bit.ly/plugINSudburyMA2 Join us for an informative online webinar on April 23rd from 7–8 PM Mike Spirro (NexAmp) and Grace Evans (Sunwealth) will discuss how community solar can help you save money while supporting the growth of the clean energy economy in Massachusetts with plenty of time for your questions during the Q&A session Andee Krasner of Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility and co-author will share the facts about gas stove risks and the benefits of induction cooking We’ll also hear from neighbors using induction cooktops with plenty of time for Q&A Register Here: https://bit.ly/sudbury-march-webinar2  Join Sudbury for an online heat pump water heater webinar on February 12, 2025 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. We’ll be joined by Bob Zogg, from Heat Smart Alliance hear from community members about their experiences Discover how this efficient electric alternative can heat your water Register Here: https://bit.ly/plugIN-sudbury-webinar3 Join Sudbury for an online solar webinar on January 23, 2025 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. We’ll be joined by Matt Honkonen, from East Coast Solar to learn about this renewable energy alternative to power your home and lower your climate impact Register Here: https://bit.ly/plugIN-Sudbury-events1 A recording of the program will be sent to those who register.  These events are sponsored by plugIN MetroWest, in partnership with the Town of Sudbury, Sustainable Sudbury, and MassEnergize Sudbury is excited to be a part of this seven-town effort to empower residents to transform their homes into sustainable Department Page News, Front Page News It is the intention of the Selectmen in creating this Committee to provide a mechanism to assist the Board and Town Manager in developing programs and projects to foster energy conservation renewable energy generation and sustainability planning study and evaluate information that will help determine various approaches for improving the energy efficiency of operating town and school buildings and vehicles investigate alternatives energy technologies and identify funding opportunities to help the Town achieve its energy and sustainability related goals The Energy and Sustainability Green Ribbon Committee Complete Mission Statement is available to download SUDBURY — The town is seeking to have dismissed a lawsuit in which a Belcher Road resident claims his property experiences "chronic" flooding due to altered wetlands on nearby town-owned land states in his suit that illegal alterations to wetlands near the Sudbury-Maynard line has caused serious issues with his property he said alterations to wetlands near Ironworks Road have caused flooding destruction of trees and malfunctioning sump systems on his Belcher Road property The case goes back to court on June 11 to decide whether it will be dismissed after the town filed a motion in March for that to happen Town election: Several newcomers will assume public office in Sudbury Evans is represented by Scituate-based attorney Donald Nagle who declined to comment on the case because it remains in litigation businesses and governments in addressing environmental and land use permitting and compliance The land was given to the town in 1999 by Frank and John Cutting the town also received a land use restriction prohibiting "activities detrimental to drainage According to Evans, the wetlands are protected by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act He also alleges the town has ignored his efforts to address the flooding problems and "stubbornly denies that any such alterations have occurred." Evans is suing for the statutory maximum of $100,000 in damages and wants restoration of the wetlands that were altered 'Exceptionally qualified': Framingham attorney is one of two picked for open seats on Superior Court bench the town is looking to get the case dismissed The town, which is represented by Christopher Cifra of Burlington-based Cifra Dougan LLP argues in court filings that the statute of limitations have lapsed It argues that a statute of limitations of three years should get the case dismissed arguing that while the plaintiff complains a culvert was installed in 1999 he did not provide specific dates about when his property flooded Nagle argues that because the flooding still affects Evans' property the case remains within the statute of limitations The town's request also states that the claims are barred something Nagle disagreed with in court filings Cifra said he does not comment on active litigation A Rule 12 hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. on June 11 in Courtroom 740 of the Middlesex Superior Court. Rule 12 hearings are for the court to address certain defenses and objections raised by a party improper venue or failure to state a claim Superior Court Judge Adam Sisitsky — son of Framingham Mayor Charlie Sisitsky — is scheduled to preside over the hearing.