Can you believe it is already the middle of March? 2016 is flying by and March break is JUST around the corner. If you’re looking for something fun for your kids this March Break, we have got you covered! We’ve rounded up some of the fun March Break camps that are taking place next week. From winter survival to a day at the spa, there is something for everyone! Around the World with Glam – Who’s ready to travel the world this March Break? Each day we imaginatively visit a different country where we learn, explore, taste, craft and spa......
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Ryan Benoit is the innovative mind behind the local clothing brand the Positive Inception. Created while he was still in university, Ryan’s brand was made to help people feel happy, positive, and comfortable in their own skin. “It’s a pretty amazing feeling when people message me or come up to me saying that I am changing their lives and every time they wear the Positive Inception; they feel better and happier. That’s why I do what I do, to make people’s lives better overall.” Ryan gave us all the details on the Positive Inception, why he decided to start......
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Last month, Science North’s IMAX® Theatre was closed for some pretty awesome upgrades. The theatre reopened February 6, 2016, with the world’s most state-of-the-art advanced cinema technology–IMAX with Laser, the third of its kind in Canada (after ScotiaBank Theatre in Toronto and TELUS World of Science in Edmonton). With this new laser system, Science North’s IMAX Theatre can now offer the best cinematic programming for their documentaries and feature-length films. Before the transition from film to digital, they were only able to screen 5-7 documentaries every year but now they can screen anywhere from 30 to 40 films a......
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International Women’s Day was yesterday, but here in Sudbury we’re making it last all week long! Because guess what? The world isn’t perfect, and although we don’t like to admit it women still aren’t getting the credit they deserve. Feminism has definitely been the hot topic issue of the day bringing with it issues such as the glass ceiling, wage gaps and consent – but the heart of the issue really boils down to equality. Feminism by definition is the belief that every person regardless of race, sex, religion or any other label you can think of should be......
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March 08, 2016
Bring your creative ideas to life with the Imaginate Exhibit at Science North
The Imaginate exhibition is a fun and highly interactive exhibit that encourages creativity and innovation. Imaginate is a 6000 square foot exhibit that was developed by the Ontario Science Centre and has been at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center in San Diego, Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley CA, etc. The exhibit has 5 guiding themes used as pathways to innovation: Dream Big; Expect the Unexpected; Collaborate or Compete; Try, Try and Try Again; and Look To the World. “When we were developing the exhibit, our goal was to shift people’s perception away from......
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STC has got something different in store with their newest production of The Romeo Initiative. Part romantic comedy, part spy thriller – and you thought your love life was complicated! As the theatre’s 44th season comes to a close this newest production is just another example of the entertaining, thrilling, and thought-provoking work we’ve come to expect. Sometimes you need a little drama in your life, why not leave it to the pros at STC? Tell us about the Romeo Initiative. A finalist for the 2012 Governor General’s Award, The Romeo Initiative is part romantic comedy, part spy thriller.......
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Monday, March 7 Pride Week Opening Ceremonies – Laurentian Pride would like to cordially invite you to our Pride Week opening ceremonies. Please join us as we proudly celebrate 20 years on campus and officially launch our Pride Week. There will be refreshments after the ceremony. We look forward to seeing you! 10:00 a.m. @ Laurentian’s Student Centre I-Lunch Sudbury: Leveraging Digital Media in New Ways – iLunch is a free monthly lunch-and-learn series that provides skills development and networking to interactive digital media producers and those in other sectors wishing to learn more or collaborate with IDM creators. 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.......
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If you’re looking for a delicious vegan and gluten-free dessert, you need to try these chocolate pumpkin squares! Ingredients: Bottom Layer 1 cup of Pecans 2 tbsp of Cocoa powder 2 tbsp of Chia seeds ¼ cup of maple syrup 2 tbsp of grapeseed oil Directions: Process pecans in a food processor until grain size, then add all other ingredients and process until blended. Press the mixture evenly into a 9×9 inch greased pan or glass dish. This will be your bottom layer. Top Layer ½ cup of Pumpkin puree 2 tbsp of Grapeseed oil 1 tbsp of Blackstrap......
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International Women’s Day is Tuesday, March 8th, but Sudbury has plans to make it a week-long affair! See our roundup below, or visit the International Women’s Week Sudbury Facebook page! MARCH 6 SDLC International Women’s Day Brunch – Hosted by the Sudbury & District Labour Council Women’s Committee and the Canadian Labour Congress are hosting. Information booths, guest speakers, and a silent auction. Proceeds support a local women’s organization. Tickets: $25 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ the Radisson Hotel Downtown – 85 St. Anne Road Journée de la femme – Présenté par le Club Amical du Nouveau......
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Friday, March 4 Free Nordic Skiing – The event will be located at the stadium chalet of the Nordic skiing club. It is located on the far side of the track and field stadium. When traveling to the Ben Avery building you will take a right just before the fence starts for the track and field stadium and continue on that road until you can take a left into a small parking lot. The chalet is located just behind the parking lot. 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. @ Laurentian Nordic Ski Club SCC Porketta Bingo – Porketta Bingo at the Beef Friday......
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