Christina Best is a modern martial artist, a mother and a mentor. Don’t let these photos fool you; she is a badass, but she’s also one of the friendliest people around. Christina trains out of Melbrook Martial Arts Academy, where she can be found almost every day, either smashing Thai pads, the heavy bag, or as acting instructor during Women’s only classes. Recently, Christina has been very busy, with fighting in the featured bout of Northern Fights (a local amateur promotion), followed by winning the National Championship for WAKO in her weight division. We sat down with Christina to......
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June 20, 2016
Northern Ontario’s Local Colouring Book: Woodland Animals of Manitoulin Island
Duncan Neganigwane Pheasant is the artist behind the very popular (and locally made) colouring book, Woodland Animals of Manitoulin Island. Originally from Manitoulin, Duncan began his art career at a very young age. While colouring, readers will also be able to learn about the Ojibwe language and culture! Find out more in our interview with Duncan. When did you first being drawing? High school I made and sold my first painting; it was of the rock group KISS! What made you decide to publish your illustrations as a colouring book? The idea originally came from my friend Pat Hess......
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Tuesday, June 21 National Aboriginal Day: Movie Marathon – Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of National Aboriginal Day on June 21, by joining us for a movie marathon of Indigenous films being screened throughout the day (documentaries, fiction, heritage minutes and juvenile movies).Come celebrate the unique heritage and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in Canada. 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. @ Greater Sudbury Public Library – 74 Mackenzie Street Social Ride – BikesNBeers! – Guys & Gals – Are you new to mountain biking or perhaps already a pro…EVERYONE is WELCOME to come ride at this next SOCIAL RIDE! Mark......
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Friday, June 17 Relay For Life in Sudbury – Whether you are cheering on survivors, walking the track, passing the baton to your teammate or joining in exciting trackside activities, Relay For Life is more than just a cancer walk – it’s a journey. Go the distance and join the thousands of Canadians making a difference funding vital support services and Canada’s most promising cancer research. 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. @ Laurentian University Community Track Poutine and Beer Pairing – Taphouse hosts Stack Brewing for Beer and Poutine Night! This event is part of our schedule of activites for Ontario Craft......
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Fans of LUSH, the Body Shop, and Kiehl’s rejoice: Sudbury has its very own natural line of face and beauty products made right here in our hometown! Jen Stiller is the owner of Tree Top Bath & Body, a natural line of products including soaps, scrubs, body butters, toners, and even soy candles! Fun fact: We personally can’t live without her infamous Green Tea Toner, and are obsessed with her Coconut Lime body butter! Jen filled us in on how she started making her natural beauty line, as well as her big upcoming plans for Tree Top this year!......
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The Annual Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Awards occurred last month, and we had the chance to learn more about local artist Johanna Westby, winner of the Award for Outstanding Emerging Artist. She is well known throughout Sudbury as a graphic designer and art teacher at Cambrian, a children’s book author and illustrator, and the creator behind the cement truck mural at UpFest last year (don’t worry, we asked her for all the details!). Read on for our interview with Johanna. First off, congratulations on this achievement! How does it feel to be recognized by the Mayor’s Celebration of......
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June 15, 2016
Overcoming Adversity: Gabriel Rodrigues and the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Meet Gabriel Rodrigues, a Laurentian and Cambrian graduate (as well as a former star soccer player for the Voyageurs), who has been all over the news lately. Gabriel has quite the story to tell. At an early age (around 7 years old) he was suffering from some constant dizziness, double vision, and even woke up regularly from night terrors. Obviously a concerning matter, Rodrigues’ family sent him through a gauntlet of medical appointments, culminating in a CT scan confirming a parent’s nightmare… Gabriel had a brain tumour. Following this diagnosis, he was brought to Sick Kids Toronto for surgery, upon......
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One of our favourite things about a Sudbury summer is the fact that we are literally surrounded by lakes! 330 lakes to be exact. If you are looking to get out on the water this summer, you need to check out the Sudbury Rowing Club. The Sudbury Rowing Club is a not for profit organization which is run solely by volunteers who are dedicated to the sport of rowing. They recently moved into their new location at the Northern Water Sports Centre! The Sudbury Rowing Club has a number of programs available to members throughout the summer starting this week. Programs:......
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Ah, volunteers, those kind-hearted souls who donate their time and efforts to make things run smoothly. Talk about putting thought into action, these people aren’t satisfied to sit back and enjoy the show – they want to be right in the thick of it! Volunteers are undeniably at the heart & soul of Northern Lights Festival Boréal, with a crop of veteran volunteers who return year after year turning the festival into something more like a family reunion. Boasting volunteers who were literally there from the very beginning 45 years ago it truly takes a village to make festival......
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Tuesday, June 14 Sudbury Rowing League – New in the 2016 season is the Sudbury Rowing League! Designed to develop and practice new skills and build friendships on the water. Be part of a regular evening rowing crew with consistent coaching and experience a fun regatta at the end. 6:00 p.m. @ Sudbury Rowing Club – 206 Ramsey Lake Road First-time Home Buyer’s Workshop – 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Investors Group – 101-144 Pine Street Fagroongala @Salute – Fagroongala takes to Salute to sing and play for you! Enjoy a Tuesday night pint and kick back and relax. We’ll make your......
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