Then and Now

These historical photos and personal stories of past people, places, and events are made possible through the continued support of Lougheed Funeral Homes as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Then and Now: Hints of Sudbury's history hidden in the names of our streets

Drinkwater? Van Horne? Borgia? Who were these people?

Apr 8, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Then and Now: Influential Sudbury women who opened the doors to city council

The credentials and experience of Dr. Faustina Kelly Cook and Karen Shaw surpassed many of their male colleagues

Mar 25, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Then and Now: Malvina Labine, 'supermom' of 16 and trailblazer who was elected reeve of Rayside in '58

With International Women’s Day occurring this week, we’re paying tribute to an absolutely incredible Sudburian whose amazing legacy should not be forgotten

Mar 11, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Then and Now: Celebrating trailblazing Nickel City politician Grace Hartman

March is Women's History Month so we're celebrating the contributions Grace Hartman made to the Nickel City in this edition of Then & Now

Feb 25, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Then and Now: It’s impossible to put into a headline all the things this man did for Sudbury and the North

The incredible life of Frank Cochrane, Sudbury founding father, wealthy businessman and influential politician

Feb 11, 2021 11:57 AM Read more >

Then and Now:: The pioneering Howeys’ fingerprints can still be seen on modern-day Sudbury

From their log cabin to their humble home to a golf course named for their camp, the mark left by Dr. William and Florence Howey has never gone away

Jan 28, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Then and Now: The story of Sudbury’s pioneering first couple is a love affair full of adventure

This is the first part of a two-part series about Sudbury's first pioneer settlers, Florence and William Howey

Jan 15, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Then and Now: From parking meters to Francophone rights, Sudbury truly is a city of firsts

Citizens can be proud of some initiatives but parking meters aren't one of them

Dec 31, 2020 12:22 PM Read more >

Then & Now: That time Thomas Edison came to Sudbury and other famous visitors

VIP visitors include pioneering female journalist Kit Coleman, writer Ernest Hemingway, physicist Stephen Hawking and actor Ethan Hawke

Dec 17, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Then & Now: Meet the white-bearded men in the fancy red suits

A brief history of Sudbury’s Santa Clauses 

Dec 3, 2020 12:01 PM Read more >

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