CRATER CONVERSATIONS EP 11: BRITTANY MCNAMARA

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 – really anyone with a story. Personal anecdotes, first inspirations, childhood follies, who knows where this will take us but we can’t wait to find......

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CRATER CONVERSATIONS EP 10: KRYSTA TUNN

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 – really anyone with a story. Personal anecdotes, first inspirations, childhood follies, who knows where this will take us but we can’t wait to find......

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Top 5 Fitness Classes in Sudbury: Crossfit Sudbury

We’re doing out Top 5 series a little bit differently this year. Instead of just rounding up all five in one short post, we’re going to be spreading it out into a series of five posts AND we’re including videos this time. Do you ever get stuck in a gym rut? I know I do ( full disclosure, I actually hate the gym) so I like to switch it up with different types of classes.  When I was thinking about my fitness goals for 2018 I was having a hard time figuring out what classes were for me and......

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Off-Grid Energy: The Pros And Cons

Imagine no longer having to pay a supplier for the energy your home consumes. Off-grid energy allows you to do just that. By having a standalone renewable energy system in your home, you can say goodbye to energy supplier bills and be fully in control of the power your home requires and uses. What better way to enjoy the money you’ve saved than to explore some local hot spots with friends and family? In recent years, renewable energy has become a viable option for many, due to the reduced costs in equipment and the push to go green. America has recently......

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The Regional Business Centre wants to help you open your own business

The Regional Business Centre offers seminars on various topics throughout the year and they have just posted their FREE seminar schedule for Winter and Spring 2018. They are offering a wide variety of sessions that will give you information about everything from writing a business plan, to marketing your business, to managing your own bookkeeping and much more! Visit regionalbusiness.ca/seminars, or call 705-688-7582 for more information. February 7, 2018 – Starting A Small Business – 12:00 – 1:30 pm Navigate through the federal, provincial and municipal government programs, services and regulations that may apply to your business. February 8, 2018 – Let’s......

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CRATER CONVERSATIONS EP 9: JEN McKERRAL

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 – really anyone with a story. Personal anecdotes, first inspirations, childhood follies, who knows where this will take us but we can’t wait to find......

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She & Her - Women in Leadership Symposium

Two of Sudbury’s leading females want to help you celebrate International Women’s Day at She & Her – Women in Leadership Symposium. This is the first year the event is taking place and they already have an amazing group of ladies lined up for their panel and key note. We spoke with the organizers to find out more about the event. What is She & Her?  She&Her – Women in Leadership Symposium is a celebration in honour of International Women’s Day (March 8th)! She&Her is an evening of thought-provoking, inspiring and empowering conversation with a few of Sudbury’s leading......

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BOOK TALK WITH GSPL: JENNIFER MCGILLIVRAY

Jennifer McGillivray is the Executive Director of the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra and she sat down with me at the South End Library to talk about her lifelong love affair with books. As someone who has read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl some 300 odd times but who doesn’t feel compelled to finish a book she doesn’t like, Jenn has read quite a few tales in her time. We were happy she decided to share a few favourites from her book list with us. The Greater Sudbury Public Library has recently launched another season of programs and......

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Alchemy North: Why we think you need to try out these products

Our three co-founders received the greatest package from Alchemy North for Christmas and we were all excited to try everything out. We spent the last few weeks using some really amazing new products and today we’re sharing our review of the 8 we loved. If you want to find out more about Alchemy North you can read our interview with Melodie here. Jessica’s Favourites: I have hormonal acne prone combination skin so when I say I’ve tried a lot of different skin products over the years I really mean it. I’ve settled into my tried and true favourites after......

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Shop Local: Alchemy North

We are lucky to live in a city filled with so many talented makers! I love being able to talk to these makers and find out more about their process and what got them started. Our Shop Local series is one of our most popular and we have quite a few coming in 2018. Today we’re talking with Alchemy North abut what got them started and what we can expect in the future. We first heard of Alchemy North at one of the Makers North markets and I was instantly drawn to their beautiful display and branding. Owners Melodie and......

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