Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
Despite tally, Sudbury made sure Esso Cup final wasn't certain until last few minutes
In the end, the benefit of having been there before was evident. With a core of players making their second straight appearance in the final of the Esso Cup tournament (five players were also part of the 2017 squad), the St Albert (Alberta) Slash stayed the course, downing the Sudbury Lady Wolves 4-1 in the 2019 gold medal game at the Gerry McCrory Sports Complex Saturday afternoon. Read the full game report here.
Photos: Lady Wolves claim silver at the 2019 Esso Cup
Firing shots to the buzzer, the Lady Wolves battled to the finish to claim silver at the 2019 Esso Cup. The final tally was 4-1 for the St. Albert Slash, following an epic gold medal game this afternoon at the Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex. This is the third consecutive Esso Cup gold for the Slash, who were one player short as a result of an early-game injury. Find a full game gallery here.
Photos: Day of Mourning services observed in Sudbury
In honour of the International Day of Mourning, Sudbury's political leaders and community members joined in solidarity at Laurentian University's Fraser Auditorium this morning for the countless workers killed, injured or who have become ill as a result of workplace hazard. The Sudbury and District Labour Council has been taking a day to remember the victims of workplace tragedies for more than 35 years, an event that inspired a now globally recognized day of remembrance. Find a photo gallery here. Check back with Sudbury.com later today for a full game report.
Food Recall: Ecoideas brand Organic Skinned Tigernuts
Ecoideas is recalling Ecoideas brand Organic Skinned Tigernuts from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. The products have been sold in Ontario and Quebec as well as through internet sales. Find a full list of products, symptoms and protocol here.
Salmonella Outbreak linked to Celebrate brand frozen profiteroles and eclairs
The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella active in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec. As of April 26, there have been 73 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness, 13 of which were found in Ontario. Individuals became sick between Nov 2018 and March 2019, were between 1-88 years of age, and were mostly female (59 per cent). Based on the investigation findings to date, exposure to Celebrate brand classic/classical and egg nog flavoured profiteroles (cream puffs) and Celebrate brand mini chocolate eclairs has been identified as the likely source of the outbreak. Find a full list of products, symptoms and protocol here.
Sudbury and the surrounding area under a flood watch until May 3
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) - Sudbury District has issued a flood watch for the area until Friday, May 3.Residents of Sudbury, Alban, Markstay-Warren, Wanup, St. Charles, Espanola, Manitoulin Island, areas of the North-shore and the unorganized Townships south of Sudbury, are encouraged to keep a close watch on conditions, check for media updates and avoid fast-moving rivers and streams. Read the full story here.
Peewee Lady Wolves return home champions
Folks involved with the Brampton Canadettes Girls Hockey Tournament over Easter weekend have long billed the event as the largest female hockey tournament in the world, and the Sudbury District Girls Hockey Association have long been supportive participants. Each and every year, SDGHA teams will make the trek home, Easter Monday, with trophies and/or banners in hand. Thanks to a run of seven consecutive victories, the SDGHA DS (Developmental Select) Peewee Lady Wolves were among that assembly of champions this year. Read the full game report here.
Cloudy skies ahead
Increasing cloudiness in today's forecast and a high of 7. Consider packing an umbrella, as there is a 40 per cent chance of showers late in the afternoon and into the evening. Cloudy skies expected in the evening and a low of zero. More than one month into spring, Sudbury has a 40 per cent chance of flurries near midnight.
