Happy weekend, Greater Sudbury.
Santa Claus is coming to town!
Sudbury.com/Northern Life will once again be out on Elgin Street on Saturday afternoon to keep you warm and cheery while you wait for Santa Claus! We’ll be handing out free hot chocolate and candy before the Santa Claus Parade starting at 4 p.m., until 6 p.m. If you're not able to make it out to this year's Santa Claus Parade or prefer not to brave the forecasted damp snowy weather, don't despair - Sudbury.com will be there! Check out our live stream to enjoy the festive music, floats and lights from the comfort of your home beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Festival of Lights launches this weekend
The Sudbury Charities Foundation’s annual Festival of Lights is set to launch Sunday, Nov. 19 at Science North. The lights will be turned on for the first time this season around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Sudbury Charities Foundation is also hosting a special screening of the holiday short film “The Light Before Christmas” at 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Science North IMAX Theatre that evening. Tickets can be purchased for $10 at Tony V’s Pizza while supplies last. Learn more here.
Looking for a craft show this weekend?
It’s that time of year again, time to make a list, check it, well, probably much more than twice, and get in the holiday spirit. Luckily, there are amazing Christmas craft shows and sales, allowing you to see what’s new and unique, support local artisans and charities, and knock a few names off that list. There are a few this weekend. Find out more here.
Name the Sudbury native turned game show host who just received the Order of Canada
The members of the Tragically Hip and "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek were among the Order of Canada recipients to be honoured with medals on Friday.
Trebek, originally from Sudbury, Ont., was made an officer of the Order of Canada in recognition of his "iconic television work" and commitment to educational, environmental and humanitarian causes.Learn more here:
Editorial: Liberals move to tax medical weed is a cold and blatant money grab
For the federal government to impose an excise tax on medical marijuana seems a cold and calculated attempt to get more money out of the pockets of ailing Canadians. How can it be looked at in any other fashion? Well, if you’re Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, where there’s a will, there’s a way. It was announced last week the Liberals planned to add an excise tax of $1 per gram of marijuana or 10 per cent of the final retail price (whichever is higher) to all pot sales. It doesn’t matter if you’re taking that weed home to enjoy for fun, if you’re a cancer patient using it to improve your appetite or someone with a chronic, painful condition using the drug as a safe, non-addictive form of relief.
Wolves Fan Review: Jim Stefanko and friends hit the road to watch Wolves devour Colts 8-2
After travelling to Southern Ontario last weekend and witnessing his favourite OHL team drop both away games, Wolves mega fan Jim Stefanko decided to hit the road again — only this time he brought some friends!
Chris, Jay and Stefanko drove to Barrie Thursday to watch the Sudbury Wolves face off against the Colts. Let's just say the cowbell was working over time! Check out the hilarious post-game wrap-up by Stefanko featuring his buddies Chris and Jay in the video above. Make sure to subscribe to Stefanko's "Wolves Fan Review" channel on YouTube and stay tuned for the next episode as the Wolves take on the Soo Greyhounds tonight.
Weekend weather: Snow, and then some blowing snow, and then some snow
Greater Sudbury is under a winter storm watch, with heavy and blowing snow expected to develop by Saturday evening. Saturday there will be periods of snow mixed with rain. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind southeast 20 km/h becoming light in the morning. Wind becoming northeast 20 gusting to 40 late in the afternoon. High of 3 C. Saturday night there will be periods of snow and blowing snow. It will be windy with a low of -8 C. Sunday it will be cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of flurries. High of -7 C. Sunday night it will be cloudy with a 30 per cent chance of flurries. Low of -15 C.
