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World record confirmed for Evolutionary

World record confirmed for Evolutionary

The Evolutionary Band received official confirmation recently of their world record holder status for the deepest underground concert.

'United Nations' orchestra plays music from around the world

Members of Jubilee Folk Ensemble won't forget Canada Day 2007 anytime soon. That day, the community orchestra played to more than 3,000 people at the Sudbury Arena during the Canada Day celebrations.
September is Big Brother/Sister Month

September is Big Brother/Sister Month

BY LAUREL MYERS Reaching out to the children in Sudbury for more than three decades, Big Brothers and Big Sisters have made their mark on the community. September is the month dedicated to celebrating their contribution.

United Way begins 2007 campaign

This fall an army of volunteers will be attempting to raise $2 million for you and me. The money raised by United Way goes to 56 non-profit organizations that help members of the community.

One drink is too many

 BY LAUREL MYERS The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Network Sudbury/Manitoulin had a specific goal in mind on the ninth day of the ninth month this year.
Women transformed from ordinary to sensational

Women transformed from ordinary to sensational

Every woman can look beautiful with a little help from her friends: her hairstylist and her makeup artist. Just ask any movie star. Most women don't want to look like a glamourous Hollywood star, but they do want to look their best.
Filmmakers talk to Laurentian students

Filmmakers talk to Laurentian students

BY BILL BRADLEY How often do students get to meet filmmakers in person and hear them discuss their films? About 20 fourth year Laurentian University geography students heard Montreal filmmakers Daniel Schorr and Belinda Oldford at a Geography 4116 co
Laurentian professor gets book published

Laurentian professor gets book published

BY BILL BRADLEY Women are not getting the chance to tell their stories in film. That's why they still suffer from domestic violence and even incest, said Hoi Cheu, English and film studies professor at Laurentian University.
Film about Canadian hero opens 19th Sudbury festival

Film about Canadian hero opens 19th Sudbury festival

BY VICKI GILHULA The film Shake Hands With the Devil about Lt.-Gen. Romeo Dallaire's horrific experiences as the head of United Nations peacekeeping forces in Rwanda in 1993 isn't pretty.
Afro-Caribbean sights and sounds fill Memorial Park

Afro-Caribbean sights and sounds fill Memorial Park

BY BILL BRADLEY Outdoor festival season is not over, yet.