BY DANIKA LAVOIE-ROCHETTE The holiday season is upon us and along with it comes a difficult decision: what to get for the loved ones in your life? We may be tempted to go the convenient route of making online purchases or buying from big box stores, but shopping local is beneficial in more ways than…
The Onaping Falls Peewee Huskies had a very successful trip to Ottawa in November, bringing home gold a the Cumberland Dukes House League Showdown. The boys were one of 16 teams to part in the tournament and won six straight games en route to the championship! They started the tournament by winning against the Nobleking…
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Engaging with our local youth is a top priority for the Greater Sudbury Police Service. Young people need to know that police officers are approachable, trustworthy, and are always willing to help. That’s why they hold an annual Home Run for High Schools baseball tournament at the Rick McDonald Sports Complex to spend quality time…
BY DOLLY GORDON The Dowling Horseshoe Club started in 1969 by Bert Leadbeater and Fred Sealy. The club provided residents with an enjoyable competitive setting and contributed to the social fabric of the Dowling community. Back then, the club used the change rooms of the old Dowling rink as their clubhouse. The club began to…
During the First World War, towns and farms were destroyed, forests were burned and the ground was cratered and muddy from the bombings and rain. Despite the wide-spread environmental damage, one thing survived. In spring, thousands of red poppies started to grow everywhere. When Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae from the Canadian Army saw the poppies in…
