New books tells historic story through a lens of geography

“If you don't write things down, a lot of history gets lost.”That's the last thing Oiva Saarinen wants to see happen. He cares about the city he calls home, so he took an active role in contributing to it by recording the early years."From Meteorite Impact to Constellation City: A Historical Geography of Greater Sudbury” chronicles the human and physical environment of the... Full Story

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Oiva Saarinen launches “From Meteorite Impact to Constellation City: A Historical Geography of Greater Sudbury” at Science North on May 25. Photo by Jenny Jelen.

“If you don't write things down, a lot of history gets lost.”That's the last thing Oiva Saarinen wants to see happen. He cares about the cit...

Green thumbs: It's time to celebrat...

All things gardening will be celebrated during the Sudbury Gardening Festival this weekend.On May 25, the community is invited to the ParkSide Centre and YMCA Centre for ...

A new look for Artists On Elgin

Artists On Elgin has undergone a transformation.“After a successful application for funding to the Ontario Trillium Foundation, we have been provided with an amazing oppo...

Festival celebrates all things Grou...

Killarney-based artist Pierre Sabourin gave an animated presentation about the Group of Seven during the Art Gallery of Sudbury's summer festival launch. From June to September, the Gallery will be celebrating all things related to the Group of Seven during the Festival of the Seven. Photo by Jenny Jelen.

Sudbury and surrounding areas had a significant impact on a number of renowned painters, including Franklin Carmichael, A.Y. Jackson and the...

Sudbury couple’s 70 amazing years

Thérèse and Ernest Bélanger celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on May 24. Supplied photo.

So many love affairs begin with chance meetings. Although in some cases, chance meetings need a little planning.The story of Ernest and Thér...

Vale Concert Series kicks off

The Laws are kicking off the series at the Grace Hartman Amphitheatre. Supplied photo.

The Vale Concert Series in support of the Sudbury Food Bank is returning. On May 22, The Laws are kicking off the series at the Grace Hartma...

Music, music and more music

Ivan Amirault has a massive music collection, totalling more than 10,000 records and 45s. He will be shopping for more during the Sudbury Music and Collectibles Show May 26 at the Caruso Club. Photo by Jenny Jelen.

It all started with Jimi Hendrix's The Cry of Love. Ivan Amirault bought the record when he was 14 years old, and hasn't looked back. Amirau...

The Sheepdogs, Great Big Sea bound ...

The 16th edition of Summerfest may very well be the biggest and best yet.Organizers have released the lineup, which includes some of the biggest names in Canadian music. ...

Headliners: Silver Birch String Qua...

Silver Birch String Quartet

When Silver Birch String Quartet can get a non-listener to one of their performances, said person leaves a fan. The string quartet is one of... Video: Headliners: Silver Birch String Quartet

Explaining the business of art

Local artist Danielle Daniel is hosting a workshop on the business of art, where artists can learn to market their work to international audiences, attracting buyers who wouldn't otherwise know about their creations. She has found success using a variety of platforms, and wants others to find it, too. Supplied photo.

Being an “artist” certainly does not mean one must be a “starving artist.” Danielle Daniel is living proof .The Sudbury-based mixed media ar...

Divorce Me, Darling auditions open ...

Auditions for Theatre Cambrian's upcoming dinner theatre show Divorce Me, Darling, are coming up. On May 21, the community is invited to read from the script between 6 an...

Songs about Sasquatch and other str...

Willow-Wren is Dylan Kelly (guitar, vocals, harmonica), Matti Scherzinger (drums and vocals) and Mark Scherzinger (bass, vocals). They are launching their debut album, Raygunning for Love, May 18 at Fromagerie Elgin. Supplied photo.

The Willow-Wren are a bit of an unlikely trio. To see them all together, you sort of wonder how they ever got there without beating each oth...

LU missionaries combine travel with...

Karly Dudar took part in a pilot course offered through Laurentian University’s geography department that saw a team of student missionaries travel to Kingston, Jamaica, to build a home for a family in need. Dubar is seen here giving a piggyback to a little girl whose home the group built. Supplied photo.

By Karly DudarTravel and vacation usually go hand in hand. The goal, ultimately, is relaxation.But there is another kind of travel in which ...

Country Gal Flo sings her last note...

Except for her family, Country Gal Flo (Florina Bernier) loved nothing more than hitting the stage with her guitar to belt out some classic country tunes. Supplied photo.

When Florina Bernier moved into St. Joseph’s Villa, a cowboy hat was placed in the glass case outside her room. The caretaker working that d...

War veteran is 100 years strong

Peter Iwaszko turned 100 on July 15, 2012. The Polish community celebrated the milestone recently with a birthday party for the war veteran. Photo by Jenny Jelen.

Peter Iwaszko has seen a lot in his days. The 100-year-old veteran fought with the 49th Hutsul Rifle Regiment stationed in Kolomyja, where h...

Local poet crafts winning words

Local poet Ashley Laframboise received an honourable mention in the 11th annual BrainStorm Poetry Contest for her piece Snowy Flowers. Supplied photos

In the dead of January, with snow drifting off roofs and wind and kettles whistling, you show up, like a blade of grass, or a secret, at my ...

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