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Weightlifting competition to raise funds for Foligno foundation

CrossFit Sudbury has collaborated with the Janis Foligno Foundation for its Battle Beyond the Barbell competition to raise funds for cancer research and family support. Janis Foligno died in July 2009 after her battle with breast cancer.
Walk to raise funds for dystonia research

Walk to raise funds for dystonia research

It took more than a year before Guy was referred to a neurologist, who diagnosed her with dystonia, a rare neurological movement disorder. Dystonia is characterized by constant muscle spasms that can be quite painful.
Bermuda now home to former senior Rainbow board staffer

Bermuda now home to former senior Rainbow board staffer

She sold all of her belongings and moved to the Caribbean island five weeks ago. Speir said she's spent her share of time watching sunsets and relaxing on the beach. Her condo, located in the Hamilton Parish, is within sight of the water.
Liberal candidate backs review of replacement worker rules

Liberal candidate backs review of replacement worker rules

In his news release, Olivier says the strike at Vale in 2009-2010 – “the longest strike in the city’s history” – hurt not only members of United Steelworkers Local 6500, but “the entire community, including local managers, workers, local businesses a
Beautiful weekend weather is in store Sudbury

Beautiful weekend weather is in store Sudbury

Whether you’re planning a park day with the kids, barbecue with friends or a lazy day by the water – every Sudburian should spend the weekend enjoying the sun this weekend.
Flood warning remains in effect for Lower French River

Flood warning remains in effect for Lower French River

The Ministry of Natural Resources - Sudbury District is advising area residents along the Lower French River that a Flood Warning remains in effect. Closer to home, MNR advises residents in Sudbury, Manitoulin Island, Markstay-Warren, Wanup, St.

Mandarin MS Walk in Sudbury on Sunday

So far 95 participants have signed up for the event, which will raise funds to support innovative research into the cause, treatment and cure of multiple sclerosis as well as services and programs for Canadians affected by the disease.

Walk for cystic fibrosis research and care Sunday

Each week in Canada, two children are diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and one person dies of the disease. Half of the people who died of the disease in 2012 were less than 32 years old.
Teacher of the year originally wanted to be coroner

Teacher of the year originally wanted to be coroner

“I had started out thinking I was going to be a coroner, believe it or not,” she said. “During university, I was invited into a classroom to help a teacher out that had a split class.
NDP will fund Maley Drive, Sudbury candidate says

NDP will fund Maley Drive, Sudbury candidate says

“Andrea Horwath has made it clear, and the Ontario NDP has made it clear, we're fully committed – fully committed – to having shovels in the ground for Maley,” Cimino said.