Janet Young

The new year brought an exciting new opportunity for me, as I have started working at one of the most interesting places in Sudbury - SNOLAB.It is a world-class underground...

As Christmas draws closer and we frantically work on finishing our “to-do” lists, it is important to remember to slow down once in a while and enjoy the little moments,...

I have discovered a quaint little spot in the city where you can enjoy an evening of live entertainment by local performers for a meager admittance of $7.Seems hard to...

My eyes darted left then right, then left again.Darkness was slowly blanketing the park. Suddenly unrecognizable, guttural sounds reached my ears and I wondered what was lurking in the dark...

It’s no secret to those who know me. I love photography. If something interesting or fun is happening in the city, I want to go see it, and I want...

Jazz fans were rewarded for their endurance despite a chilly and rainy weekend, with non-stop performances by an array of top-notch entertainers.The fourth annual Jazz Sudbury Festival, which took place...

I marked the end of summer with a visit to Science North to see the Canadian premiere of the Body Worlds Vital exhibit.As you may know, the controversial exhibit showcases...

Do you find it strange if someone you know or meet does not have a Facebook or other social network account?Do you wonder if they are hiding something? Do they...

Bell Park was alive with a sense of purpose on Saturday, July 14 for Sudbury’s annual Dragon Boat Festival, celebrating The Year of the Water Dragon.One of our top summer...

It's been scientifically proven: laughter is good for you.The mere act of laughing decreases stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine and increases feel-good brain chemicals, called endorphins. Studies have...

While looking for something interesting to do the other evening, I ventured into a new store I have been meaning to check out for quite some time.It's called BJ's Little...

I have truly always been an animal lover.I grew up in a family of five and we always had a few cats, a dog, hamsters, gerbils or a bird in...

My love of photography takes me to all kinds of places and events in Greater Sudbury.I like to observe and document our daily lives, and I like to see how...

Family Day is a holiday observed on the third Monday of February each year. It gives people a great opportunity to spend time reconnecting and enjoying activities with friends...

On Saturday, Feb. 4, I attended the Nickel City Roller Derby's (NCRD) first fundraising event of 2012, which was an evening of music and art, held at Little Montreal on...

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to take photographs of the NOCA Provincial Wheelchair Curling Championships, which were held in Sudbury for the first time ever.Wheelchair curling was something...

Saturday, Jan. 21, was a great day in the City of Greater Sudbury. The weather was relatively mild, which was nice, after having been subjected to a snow storm just...

Last May, I attended the Nickel City Roller Derby's inaugural season-opener bout, when Sister Slag took on the Rideau Valley Girls, an established team from Ottawa.You see, roller derby was...

Some of you will be happy to see that the winter weather and snow has arrived so you can get outside and enjoy your favourite activities. I used to dislike...

I am not what one would call a "Christmas person.” You know the types - they have their presents bought, carefully wrapped and sitting under their well-decoratedtree by early December....