The Soapbox

A rotating stable of community members share their thoughts on anything and everything, the only criteria being that it be thought-provoking. Got something on your mind to share with readers in Greater Sudbury? Climb aboard our Soapbox and have your say. Send material or pitches to [email protected].  

The Soapbox: Rebellions are built on hope

In late November 2016, Cathy Orlando directed the lobbying efforts of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) volunteers on Parliament Hill.

Dec 27, 2016 4:02 PM Read more >

The Soapbox: When you have ALS, life is too damn short to dwell on the past

Look forward and do what you can to help find a cure, even if the cure isn’t for you, says Hanmer ALS ambassador

Dec 27, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

The Soapbox: A Scottish lady's love affair with Sudbury

Janna Ramsay Best turns 80 today

Dec 2, 2016 12:11 PM Read more >

The Soapbox: Teachers have no business policing students' lunchboxes

Registered dietitian and parent climbs on The Soapbox to share her thoughts on how criticizing children for what's in their lunch can have a lasting impact

Oct 21, 2016 3:30 PM Read more >

The Soapbox: Where you live shouldn’t determine if you live

Local member of ONE Voice wants you to help end global poverty, disease

Oct 19, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

The Soapbox: Donald Trump is the symptom of a disease in American politics

There are good reasons why we should not be happy about the latest nail in The Donald’s coffin

Oct 11, 2016 12:16 PM Read more >

The Soapbox: Old and set in your ways? It’s about time to grow up

Sixty-year-old Rob Harding climbs onto The Soapbox to say how unfortunate it is that as people age they seem to get more set in their age and more resistant to change and new ideas.

Sep 29, 2016 5:17 PM Read more >

The Soapbox: Wolves diehard has high hopes for ‘new era’ Pack

Jim Stefanko even sported an ‘In Zulich We Trust’ shirt to the home opener last week

Sep 26, 2016 12:31 PM Read more >

The Soapbox: What is going on with Rainbow District School Board?

Kirk Dopson climbs on Sudbury.com’s Soapbox to argue board chair Doreen Dewar has marginalized a rural trustee and made the board’s actions less transparent to the public

Sep 23, 2016 12:10 PM Read more >

The Soapbox: Going gluten free is a fad and it doesn’t make you healthier

Unless you have celiac disease, there’s no evidence at all that not eating gluten is better for you

Jul 22, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

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