Lifestyle

BY SABRINA BYRNES The City of Greater Sudbury has suffered the loss of a community sports icon with the passing of Tony DeMarco, founder of DeMarco Bros. Sporting Goods, Aug. 2. "Big loss," said Joe Drago, a long-time friend of DeMarco.

BY JUDI KOSKI Sudbury's very own Ignatius Fay has released a full-colour volume of poetry titled Haiga Moments: Pens and Lens. This photographically illustrated Haiku/Senryu poetry features photos by Raymond Belcourt, a lifelong friend of Fay's.

BY BILL BRADLEY With all the rain this summer, local gardens are bursting with beautiful flowers and succulent vegetables.

Twenty-five northern Ontario residents are doing a group happy dance after winning half of Wednesday's $45.1-million Lotto 6/49 draw.

International students from around the world are looking to further their education in Sudbury.  Many international students hope to broaden their Canadian experience by living with a Canadian family.

If you've been holding onto a wish, waiting for a shooting star, the week of Aug. 8-14 is probably a sure bet.

The Sudbury Student Services Consortium is proud to present its First Time Rider Program aimed at children taking the school bus for the very first time.

Harley Owners Group (HOG) Sudbury Chapter will join together for the Ride to Remember event on August 16. Motorcycle enthusiasts are welcome to join together with the Palliative Caregivers Sudbury/Manitoulin to remember someone special.

Science North is offering week-long, science day camps for youngsters ages four to fifteen this summer.

The town of Nairn Centre is hosting Redneck Games on Aug. 16. This is a benefit day for two of the town's children - Logan Vincent and Cortnee Jondreau. All donations will go to their parents.