Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
In Memory of Noah: More than 100 rods at the 6th annual Fishing for a Cure
As host of the sixth annual Fishing for a Cure in Memory of Noah event, Sudburian Shawn Scott proves you don't need much to do the right thing - just a nice piece of ice, a drill and a supportive community. Scott said he had never hosted a fundraiser before the inaugural Fishing for a Cure event in 2014, but was inspired to do so after hearing of a local boy's diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia. Noah Borgogelli, 4, passed away from cancer last year, but his memory continues to inspire the event as well as its new beneficiary, Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer (NOFCC). Read the full story here.
'Our members are the lowest paid health-care workers in the city right now'
Staff at St. Joseph's Villa represented by Mine Mill Local 598/Unifor weren't able to get time off to participate in their own information picket Friday morning, but that didn't stop other union members from taking up the mantle. Eric Boulay, acting president, Mine Mill Local 598/Unifor, was among the more than 50 people staging the picket. The union represents about 250 employees — including personal support workers, cooks and environmental workers — at St. Joe's and St. Gabriel's Villa in Chelmsford. They have been working without a collective agreement for two years. Read the full story online, at Sudbury.com.
Sloths, snakes, bobcats...oh my! Little Ray's Nature Centre returns to Sudbury
Sudbury got a whole lot wilder this past weekend, as Little Ray's Nature Centre travelling show made its triumphant return to the north, exotic animals in toe. The exhibit included 30 live animals, such as opossum, alligator, armadillo, owl and many more mammals, snakes and birds. The festival was held Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Steelworkers Hall, where guests could peruse exhibits in addition to enjoying the two half-hour, hands-on educational programs rotating every 45 minutes. Read the full story online, at Sudbury.com.
Federal grant to fund website for Skead seniors
Thanks to a federal government grant, seniors in Skead will be able to go surfing – at least the online variety. On Thursday, Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré announced $9,835 has been awarded to a Skead-based website that will help seniors stay active and involved in their community. Serré made the announcement on behalf of Seniors Minister Filomena Tassi. The grant is through the New Horizons for Seniors Program, a fund that aims to foster social inclusion and engagement of seniors by encouraging them to share their knowledge, skills and experience to stay active and engaged. Visit Sudbury.com to find out more.
Province to boost high school class sizes as part of sweeping series of changes to education system
The province announced Friday it is maintaining current class sizes in primary grades but increasing them in high school, as well as introducing a new sex-ed curriculum, as part of a sweeping series of changes to the education system. The Progressive Conservative government announced the changes after a series of consultations with education stakeholders and the wider public. They also announced March 15 they're introducing a new math curriculum, banning cellphones in classrooms and plan to revise teacher hiring practices. Visit Sudbury.com to find out more.
'An equal opportunity offender': Ron James makes jokes across party lines
With an increasingly polarized political landscape, comedian Ron James says politics is definitely a great source of material, but he likes to poke fun at everyone. “I'm going to hit all parties equally,” said James, who brings his “Full Throttle” stand-up comedy tour to Laurentian University's Fraser Auditorium March 23. “I'm an equal opportunity offender.” In Canada, with a population of just 37 million, James said he doesn't have the luxury of just setting his sights on one group of people. Read the full interview here.
Wolves celebrate one final victory on home ice
The Sudbury Wolves doubled up on the Hamilton Bulldogs with a 8-4 final Friday night (March 17), in the team's final home game of the regular season. Wolves' Adam Ruzicka kept the crowd on their feet, contributing four of the pack's goals, while a team effort by Owen Robinson, Blake Murray, Owen Gilhula and Macauley Carson pushed Sudbury to the win. Final shots on goal were 35-31 in favour of Sudbury. Read the full game report here.
Wolves extend win streak with 3-1 victory over Petes
The Sudbury Wolves look to close out the regular season with a bang, earning their third straight win Saturday, with a 3-1 victory over the Peterborough Petes. Earning their 43 victory of the regular season, Saturday's match tied the club record for the second most wins in franchise history. Wolves scorers were Adam Ruzicka with two and Drake Pilon with one, supported by a near-perfect performance by Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who saved 33 of the 34 shots on goal. Read the full game report here.
Mostly sunny skies to start your week
Monday looks to be mainly sunny, with early morning cloudiness scattering by the afternoon. There is a 60 per cent chance of flurries in the afternoon, potentially affecting travel conditions. Moderate 15 km/h winds, will make the high of -2 feel more like -21 in the morning and -4 in the afternoon. Skies are expected to clear by the evening, leaving a low of -10.
