Good morning, Greater Sudbury.
Here are some stories to start your day.
HIV Awareness week starts by bundling up in red
Réseau ACCESS Network will be celebrating its fifth anniversary of the Bundle Up in Red campaign. The campaign marks the beginning of a week long HIV awareness program. Volunteers will be distributing red scarves throughout downtown Sudbury and at major intersections across the city to educate people about HIV.This weeks activities will align with the organizations philosophy of "Acceptance, affirmation, Assistance, Advocacy and Accountability".Check back with Sudbury.com to see what Réseau ACCESS Network has planned for this week.
What comes after Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Its Giving Tuesday
Born out of the consumerism spirit, this anti-consumerism movement encourages companies and individuals to raise money towards their favourite cause. The movement aims to tap into the power of social media to influence and showcase one's generosity. Check back with sudbury.com to see how we are spreading the message
Ahoy! All aboard the holiday express as it rolls into town this Wednesday
The CP Holiday train is all geared up to feature its 2017 edition, Spirit of Tomorrow car. The train will be arriving at the VIA train station on Elgin Street at 8:50 p.m.. Canadian Blues icon Collin James will be joined by mezzo-soprano Emma-Lee as they ring the bells of joy. Wear you hat and don't forget your mittens as Sudbury.com takes you through the holiday train journey
Lighting the way: New Sudbury light display supports food drive
Derek Durkac is at it again, as the Durkac family festival of lights in back up and running for its 11th year. The New Sudbury resident has been decking out his home with thousands of lights and decorations for more than a decade, but more than that, this season marks the fifth time that he will be helping out the Edgar Burton Food Drive. Click here to read full story
Nostalgic Tragically Hip fan Shawn Brady tugs at your heartstrings in tribute to Gord Downie
Sudbury native Shawn Brady, a doctor by day and musician by night, has poured his heart out in a touching tribute to the lead singer and lyricist of The Tragically Hip, Gord Downie. Inspired by Downie's death from brain cancer this year and his own memories, the indie musician penned "Pretty Painted Poets" as a homage to the iconic Canadian musician. Click here to read more.
Monday Weather
Morning feels like the hard-winter we were promised. Mainly sunny skies but don't let that fool you, bundle up in layers. Temperatures at minus 9 C as you head to work. Clouds take over the sky by evening with a 40% chance of flurries through midnight. Temperature steady at -9. For current weather conditions, short-term and long-term forecasts visit Sudbury.com's weather page at www.sudbury.com/weather.
