Cambrian College Public Relations

Many of the Our Crater team members have a background in Public Relations and Communications, so we set out to interview some of our fellow PR graduates from Sudbury who have already launched their professional careers! Read on to find out their stories and what advice they have for incoming students and recent graduates.   Today’s Public Relations graduate is: Corissa Miles! Occupation: Events Coordinator Employer: Northern Ontario Business Do you have a favourite memory from Cambrian College?  So many wonderful memories come to mind when I think about the three years I spent studying Public Relations at Cambrian College.......

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9 Lives and Counting is coming to Sudbury this Saturday

9 Lives and Counting is a 4 piece power rock band fronted by Craig Burnatowski, with Peter Alexander on guitars.  The rhythm section is Scott Everatt on bass  and Laurentian alum, Jason Hutchings on drums.  The band has been on a non-stop forward momentum since releasing their debut album Beautiful Distraction in August. They have been playing consistently at local spots throughout the GTA and you can catch 9 Lives and Counting this Saturday, November 26th at The Asylum Sudbury. We had the chance to talk to the band to find out more about their new album and what to......

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Gilmore Girls Marathon

Have you been guzzling down more than six cups of coffee a day, rambling incoherently about classic movie moments, or gorging yourself on decadent or comfort food lately? If so, it’s probably your body preparing itself to nest for the return of Gilmore Girls (A Year in the Life) on Netflix available to stream starting November 25th. Before you begin to gather your pillows and tissue boxes, I’m going to prep you on top places to order takeout for the big day – because really, you can’t Gilmore it up without a good takeout selection! Salute Coffee Company/Beards Coffee......

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Build Credit

As a student, you’ve got a lot on your mind… Between balancing a heavy course load, having a semblance of a social life and working a part time job, the last thing you’re worried about is building your credit. You’ve just got so much else on your mind. What you might not realize though, is that your credit impacts much more than big adult issues like buying a house or a car. As a student, having poor or no credit might impact your ability to switch cell providers or transfer utilities into your own name. Beyond that, building and......

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Why you shouldn’t consider potatoes vegetables.

It is not uncommon to sit down at a dinner table and the meal includes meat, grains and potatoes.  My question always is where are the vegetables?  The answer I always get is potatoes are a vegetable.  But are they? Here are some reasons why I would not consider potatoes a vegetable. When I think of vegetables I think of the nutrition factor they have, along with all the enzymes, which is why they should be eaten at every meal.  Potatoes contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, copper, potassium, manganese, tryptophan and fiber.  These are all great things and do......

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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

With fall in full swing, one of my favourite ways to warm the soul is a hot and hearty soup! This roasted butternut squash soup marries all the best flavours of the season… sweet potato, apples, nutmeg, and of course SQUASH! With a total cook time of less than 90 minutes, it’s also great for last minute company. Serve as an appy or make it a main with some toasted crostini. Makes approximately 8-10 cups. Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, diced 1/2 cup onions, diced 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 6 carrots, chopped 1 large butternut squash, halved 2......

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Weekend Roundup: November 18-20

Friday, November 18 HSN Foundation Holiday Fair – Tis the season to go shopping! Stop by the HSN Foundation Holiday Fair for some seasonal goodies from local designers, vendors, and artisans. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Health Sciences North Foundation – 41 Ramsey Lake Road 12th Annual Pet Save Gala Evening – Join us for a wonderful evening of exquisite dining, live and silent auctions and much more all in support of helping homeless animals throughout our community and beyond! Tickets: $75 – 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. @ Caruso Club – 385 Haig Street Porketta Bingo Fundraiser – Grab your friends, play porketta......

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Woodland Sisters

Two sisters united by environmentalism, feminism and maybe a bit of craft glue. Caitlin and Cassidy Mcauliffe call the outlying of Whitefish home, and perhaps it’s living with the best of nature literally in their backyard that made them so passionate about it. Teaming up as the Woodland Sisters the Mcauliffe’s have set out to use their joint passion art to impact social change and conversation about the environment. Their current project the Woodland Notepad is an eco-conscious paper product with hand printed covers that give that special touch. These girls might just been your next #FeministCrushFriday!  Tell us......

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Avoid Holiday Stress

T’is the season to be jolly! YEAH RIGHT. Planning and spending and commitments OH MY! The holidays are usually jammed pack full of things for you to be doing, and instead of bringing on good tidings and cheer, it has the potential to leave you feeling stressed and overwhelmed. It’s time for us to take back the holiday season and start enjoying it again! That’s why we’ve put together seven solid tips to help you de stress and avoid all of that holiday drama. Create a budget…and stick to it! You know what they say, more money, more problems.......

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Build Credit

A credit score is essentially a number that represents your creditworthiness to lenders. Lenders, such as banks, mortgage & loan companies and credit card companies, use your credit score to evaluate the potential risk posed by lending you money and to determine whether or not you qualify for a loan, at what interest rate, and for what amount. Your credit score is determined by these five weighted factors: Payment history (35%): A history of on-time payments will improve your credit score. Keep in mind that simple accounts including your cellphone bill can negatively impact your score if payments are made late......

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