On May 26th Canada Learning Code launches their Teens Learning Code program in Sudbury. This program offers female-identified, trans, and non-binary youth ages 13-17* opportunities to take action on ideas that will shape our future while leveraging the power of technology. These learning experiences are much more than just learning how to code. They empower teens to learn problem-solving skills, how to turn ideas into reality, exposure to what a future in technology could look like, and much more. “We’re so excited to bring this program to Sudbury and reach a whole new group of people. Ever since we......
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The May long weekend has always seemed like the kick off of summer but I cannot believe it’s already here! The sun has come out to play and it really looks like it’s here to stay. We could not be happier! If you’re sticking in the city, or heading out to spend some time in nature, there are so many ways you can celebrate the weekend. We’re sharing five ways we want to spend the May Long weekend in Sudbury. Get out of the city and onto the island. https://www.instagram.com/p/Biu2ksVlLwR/?tagged=manitoulinisland Because everything is better when you’re on island time,......
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Julieanne Steedman is a colour-loving, coffee-drinking Northern Ontario visual artist. Her new collection of work ‘Among the Trees’ opens at Salute Coffee Company this coming Tuesday, May 15th from 5-6pm. Open to the public, the event is sure to inspire with colourful northern landscapes, snacks, swag bags for the first 40 attendees and a fun door prize. Your art show at Salute is called Among the Trees – can you explain a bit about how did you come up with this title? The winters here in Northern Ontario can be long, like really long (this year!). Sometimes I struggle......
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If you’re looking for something to do this Spring, Science North has got you covered. Their lineup of Spring events, exhibits and IMAX films is on point! Special Exhibition at Science North: Beyond Human Limits Now Open Beyond Human Limits takes you inside the minds and bodies of extreme athletes to explore the psychology, physiology, and physicality of some of the most extreme activities in the world. In this high-energy exhibition, you’ll experience the thrill of extreme sports in exciting, interactive exhibits and immersive environments. Find out more here. Special Exhibition at Dynamic Earth: Engineering Earth Now Open Learn......
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Sudburians its time to get loud with Voices for Women! Friday May 11th is the night to head to the Grand for She Rocks, this is a stellar event with an all-star lineup of talented Sudbury women! The event is fittingly held during sexual assault awareness month and proceeds from the evening will go directly to Voices for Women. Voices for Women provides valuable services for women 16+ who have experienced sexual violence, assisting them in navigating the waters as they reclaim their power. Very fittingly May happens to be sexual assault awareness month, what a perfect time to......
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Do you love tacos and margaritas? I think the real question should be, who doesn’t? Well Cinco de Mayo is only three days away and this year it’s on a Saturday! Can you say day drinks? And if the weather holds out we can even day drink on a…patio?! Even better. If you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style we suggest one of these places (or all of them if you’re making day of it…which you should). Tucos Taco Lounge 582 Kathleen Street Saturday: 11am-11pm Tucos is sure to be serving up some of the best......
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The newly re-opened Fromagerie has launched a delicious new venture that will make is easier for cheese lovers to enjoy artisan cheeses from an assortment of regions on a monthly basis. With the first in-store pick up date set for May, members of the new “Cheese of the Month Club” will have access to exclusive, speciality cheeses that will not be available to patrons visiting the store location. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lᴀ Fʀᴏᴍᴀɢᴇʀɪᴇ (@thefromo) “Our goal with setting up this subscription box was so that people can try different cheeses that they......
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The Alibi Room, Sudbury’s latest edition to the Downtown nightlife, hosted a VIP opening over the Easter long weekend. Sudburians have been eagerly anticipating the revival of the space after the closure of the Speakeasy in late 2017. The prohibition era theme we’ve all come to love remains, now re-imagined as a more sophisticated and swanky version. Kyle Marcus, the owner behind The Alibi Room, sat down with us and gave us all the details on what you can expect at this new hot spot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Alibi Room (@thealibirm) Tell......
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With mother nature teasing us with the promise of warmer weather to come we can’t help but get excited for all the music festival fun the summer has in store for us here in Sudbury. Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB) has been working hard all year carefully selecting an electrifying lineup of performers for the 2018 festival – they are after all the kick off to your summer in the Nickel City! After a record breaking turnout for the 2017 edition, NLFB is adding an extra night of festival fun for the second year in a row with a......
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Each year Northern Lights Festival Boréal (NLFB) challenges its audience to expand their musical horizons, introducing attendees to music from all sorts of different cultures, disciplines and wonderfully weird sounds. Heading into 2018 it’s clear to see this year will be no exception. NLFB Executive/Artistic Director Max Merrifield is taking us on a journey into his own music collection and the African music that has captured his imagination. “For the past few years, I have been fascinated with various styles of music from the African continent, I wanted to share that sincere love with the festival audience,” says Max,......
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