Welcome to another edition of Crater Conversations, a weekly show live on CKLU now on at a brand spanking new time Tuesday’s at 5PM! So, what exactly is the show all about? Join your host, Crater co-founder Jess, each week as we sit down with a local guest. We’ll talk about their projects, their passions, and the things they love about our little rock town! We’ll be sitting down with performers, entrepreneurs, community leaders – anyone with a story. Personal anecdotes, first inspirations, childhood follies, who knows where this will take us but we can’t wait to find out!......

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5 events to check out this weekend in Sudbury

Test your rock climbing skills, VOTE for your favourite candidates in the 2018 Municipal Election or get a head start on Halloween and dress as your favourite zombie for the NCRD zombie skate. Another weekend, another list of things to do in Sudbury! ARC FLASH The  4th Annual ARC FLASH Bouldering Competition is back this Friday, October 19 at 6pm. Test your mettle at the competition. Registration starts at 5pm and after the competition there will be a social and awards. Jennifer Holub Album Release Party  This Sudbury, Ontario native is releasing her sophomore album, The Reckoning, which is......

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Northern Frights Festival is back this weekend!

The Northern Frights Festival is back for their fourth year and the lineup is horrifying! Haven’t heard of the Northern Frights Festival? Well, you’ve been missing out. The Northern Frights Festival is an international festival that screens some of the best short horror films from around the globe here in Sudbury. Many of the films you can see at the festival are being shown in Canada for the first time. The festival takes place this Saturday, October 20th at the Sudbury Theatre Centre and starts off with the Mad Matinee. The Mad Matinee runs from 2:00pm – 3:30pm and......

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OUR CRATER DIGITAL TOWN HALL MUNICIPAL ELECTION 2018

Every four years Ontarians have the privilege of exercising their democratic right by casting their vote for the leader of their municipality. It’s no different in Sudbury where you can see candidate signs popping up across all areas of town. This election is especially significant in our area as it comes at a time where we find ourselves, as a City, at the crux of making some big decisions that will vastly affect the future. There are several big budget projects in the works, some ready to break ground, others remaining a source of conflict within council. It is......

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DIGITAL TOWN HALL ELECTION 2018: PATRICIA MILLS

Check out the rest of the Digital Town Hall responses here: Our Crater Digital Town Hall Municipal Election 2018 At the present moment we find ourselves at quite a crossroads in Greater Sudbury with many plans hanging in the balance that could change the future of our city. What is your vision for the future of Sudbury? My vision for Greater Sudbury is one of vibrant communities, supported by a strong local economy, and led by a transparent and visionary City Council. When I came to Greater Sudbury at the age of 28, my daughter and I would spend......

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DIGITAL TOWN HALL ELECTION 2018: DAN MELANSON

Check out the rest of the Digital Town Hall responses here: Our Crater Digital Town Hall Municipal Election 2018 At the present moment we find ourselves at quite a crossroads in Greater Sudbury with many plans hanging in the balance that could change the future of our city. What is your vision for the future of Sudbury? I will actively work to make Greater Sudbury open for business. We need to attract new businesses here. Certainly we need to work with large companies but we also need to concentrate on the smaller companies that are the backbone of our......

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DIGITAL TOWN HALL ELECTION 2018: JEFF HUSKA

Check out the rest of the Digital Town Hall responses here: Our Crater Digital Town Hall Municipal Election 2018 At the present moment we find ourselves at quite a crossroads in Greater Sudbury with many plans hanging in the balance that could change the future of our city. What is your vision for the future of Sudbury? I was asked this same question a few days ago by a reporter on the radio and I truly believe my vision is attainable sooner than people might think. I’ll answer the question as if I was on the water tower downtown, walking......

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DIGITAL TOWN HALL ELECTION 2018: BILL CRUMPLIN

Check out the rest of the Digital Town Hall responses here: Our Crater Digital Town Hall Municipal Election 2018 At the present moment we find ourselves at quite a crossroads in Greater Sudbury with many plans hanging in the balance that could change the future of our city. What is your vision for the future of Sudbury? You are absolutely right that we find ourselves at a crossroads. I feel this means we have the opportunity to rejuvenate Sudbury for the economic, social and environmental needs of the 21st Century. My vision, as listed in my platform (www.billcrumplinformayor.ca), is......

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DIGITAL TOWN HALL ELECTION 2018: BRIAN BIGGER

Check out the rest of the Digital Town Hall responses here: Our Crater Digital Town Hall Municipal Election 2018 At the present moment we find ourselves at quite a crossroads in Greater Sudbury with many plans hanging in the balance that could change the future of our city. What is your vision for the future of Sudbury? My vision is a City that is finally working together to grow, modernize and continue to offer reasons not just for young people to stay in Sudbury, but to come here as a destination to visit, a place to find a good......

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5 events to check out in Sudbury this weekend

It’s time to get into the Halloween spirit this weekend! Check out one of KC Events and Promotions Halloween events. Not into Halloween? No problem – plenty of other events happening in our favourite city this weekend! FEAR Theatre Haunted House – KC Events and Promotions and Shake it Up Media Group are bringing you this haunted theatre experience at The Grand starting this Friday, October 12 at 7pm. This haunted house is a scare meter of 5 out of 5 and we bet you chicken out! Tickets are $15 and you can purchase them here. Haunted Walk Tour......

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