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There's a taboo against men who have been sexually abused speaking out about their experiences, said Perry McLeod-Shabogesic.

Conservation Sudbury-Nickel District Conservation Authority (NDCA) chair Lin Gibson has been elected to the board of directors of Conservation Ontario (CO). Gibson will serve as one of two vice-chairs.

Not even a massive fire in 1987 could break the faith of the parishioners at the Church of the Epiphany in downtown Sudbury. On April 14, the congregation of the Anglican church celebrated 100 years since the building was first dedicated in 1913.

Sudbury Downs has signed a tentative agreement with the province that would allow horse racing to begin in June, although with a drastically shorted schedule.

Receiving an overwhelming majority of the votes, Justin Trudeau was elected leader of the federal Liberals on April 14. Trudeau didn't have much time to rest on his laurels, though.

The freakishly freaky was front and centre on April 13 at Science North. But it was all part of the atmosphere for the science centre's Unbelievable Gala, which brought out the likes of Tyler Fyre, Thrill Kill Jill and The Lizardman.

Marymount Academy students will spend the next few months reflecting on kindness. All the students gathered in the gym March 27 view the documentary Finding Kind. Teacher Tammy Jutila introduced the film to the students with a very important message.

While it may not seem like it right now, spring has sprung, which means a lot of cleaning needs to be done, and Conservation Sudbury is ready to show Sudburians a safe and green way to do it.

By Bill Bradley There are many more people going hungry in Greater Sudbury than people realize, said Doreen Ojala, volunteer manager for the Foodshed Project, said at Laurentian University’s West Residence on April 11.

Porter Airlines is purchasing 12 CS100 airliners from Bombardier Aerospace, with options for an additional 18 aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights on six Q400 NextGen aircraft.