Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
Five's Jaylen Bland named NBL Canada's newcomer of the year
Breaking records and defying odds all season long, the Sudbury Five have another reason to celebrate, with guard Jaylen Bland being named NBL Canada's Newcomer of the Year. The Newcomer of the Year award is given to the most outstanding player in his first season with the National Basketball League of Canada, as voted by teams themselves. The 26-year-old guard from Sanignaw, Mich., proved to be one of the Five's most versitile players, averaging 18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, in the 29 games this season. Read the full story here.
Health officials investigate Salmonella outbreak active across six provinces
Health officials are in the process of investigating a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 63 people and hospitalized 18, across British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. The source of the outbreak, which continues to cause illness across the country, has yet to be identified. As of April 5, there have been 63 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness, 10 of which were found in Ontario. Find more information and safe food handling practices here.
Sudbury Five win first playoff game in dramatic fashion
The Sudbury Five hit the court in their first-ever playoff game Friday, earning a 100-99 victory against their first-round series opponent, the St. John’s Edge. But not before some late-game dramatics that almost cost the Five the win. Ranked second and third respectively, the Five and Edge finished the regular season with identical records, with St. John earning home-court advantage by winning two of the three games of the season series. Read the full game report here. Check back with Sudbury.com later today to see the results of Game Two.
Wolves fall 8-5 in game one of Round Two
Off to a rough start, the Sudbury Wolves fell in their first game of Round Two Friday night, handing over a 8-5 final to the Ottawa 67s at the TD Place Arena. Wolves goal scorers were David Levin, Blake Murray, Cole Candella, Adam Ruzicka and Owen Gilhula, with final shots on goal 44-28 in favour of Ottawa. The 67s on the other hand, extended their undefeated playoff season with shots from Kevin Bahl and Sam Bitten, as well as hat-tricks from Tye Felhaber and Lucas Chiodo. Read the full game report here. Check back with Sudbury.com later today for the results of Sunday's Game Two matchup at the TD Place Arena.
Nominate your Nickel Belt neighbour for a Community Volunteer Recognition Pin
Volunteers are more than a helping hand, they are motivators, activists and a vehicle for positive change. In recognition of their contributions and dedicated work, Nickel Belt MP Marc Serre will be awarding Community Volunteer Recognition Pins to 20 Nickel Belt residents. Community members have until May 31 to nominate a Nickel Belt resident of any age they feel goes above and beyond to make their community a better place to live and work. Read the full story here.
'Lift' yourself higher with Cambrian College's new Mine Hoist training courses
Get ahead in the mining industry with Cambrian College's six new Mine Hoist training courses starting this spring. These courses are intended for millwrights, HDMs, electricians, supervisors and anyone associated with hoist maintenance. "These courses will provide people already working in the skilled trades with added qualifications that are needed here in Sudbury and throughout the global industry," said General Manager of Ancillary Business Operations at Cambrian College, Kim Lair. Find course dates and more here.
Thunderbirds push Canadians to the brink of elimination
The Soo Thunderbirds completely silenced the faithful supporting the Rayside-Balfour Canadians this week. As a result, coach John Parco and company are but a win away from a berth in the NOJHL (Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League) final. After splitting the two game set in Sault Ste Marie to open the best of seven West Division final, the T-Birds ran roughshod over Rayside Wednesday night in Chelmsford, scoring two goals in each and every period en route to a 6-1 win. Read the full story here.
University of Sudbury alumni Paul Marleau joins its board of regents
The University of Sudbury (College du Sacre-Couer) welcomed alumni Paul Marleau to its Board of Regents this week. In a news release, the school said for the past 50 years, Marleau has dedicated his professional career to building businesses and strong communities in Northern Ontario. Marleau has a long history of community involvement and board membership, contributing to the success of organizations such as Greater Sudbury Utilities Inc., Northern Cable Services Ltd. and KPMG, to name a few. Read the full story here.
Skate Ontario Provincial Championships provide valuable lessons
The Star stream pathway might not be cast in stone for years to come, but there is little doubt that the recent Skate Ontario initiatives created a more challenging journey for local figure skating talent. Still, they persevered, with no less than eight athletes representing the Sudbury Skating Club competing last month in Mississauga. Read the full story including athlete interviews, here.
University of Sudbury celebrates community and growth at annual awards ceremony
The University of Sudbury hosted their annual awards ceremony March 28, in recognition of the leadership, dedication and success of their students, employees and community leaders. Among the evening's recipients was Dr. Stanley Vollant, who was awarded the Honourary Doctorate in Sacred Letters in recognition of his dedication to helping Indigenous populations reach their full potential. An Innu from Pessamit, Vollant is the first Indigenous surgeon in Quebec and founder of the Puamun Meshkenu Foundation. Read the full story here.
Sudbury.com earns six Ontario newspaper awards
Northern Life/Sudbury.com picked up six awards on Friday night at the annual Ontario Community Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Competition gala. Held in Vaughan, the event awards the work of Ontario's community newspapers. Read the full story here.
More rain ahead Monday
Monday looks to be mainly cloudy with a high of 4. Periods of rain from the night before are expected to continue into today, ending around noon. There is a 60 per cent chance that drizzle will resume in the evening, changing to periods of rain around midnight. Risk of freezing rain overnight as temperatures reach the low of 1.
