Sudburian Spotlight: Connor LaRocque

Sudbury is growing every year. The connected digital age has brought more modern and alternative businesses and individuals. With the ability to reach people with new information, Sudbury is creating unique people in every walk of life. I sat down with local author and friend Connor LaRocque to discuss his successes, failures and what he learned authoring two inspiring books. The genre he is passionate about would classify as self help, though it’s covers much more than that. Connor is a young entrepreneur making the moves to elevate his small business off the ground. He recently released his second......

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Friday, August 26 Mind, Body + Food – A chance to explore our in-depth relationship with the food we eat. Nutrition affects our mind and body on a deep level, and even has an emotional component. Join Selina Rose RHN for a deep discussion about the relationship between mind, body, and food and how you can use your yoga practice to enhance your connection with your body. This 1-hour workshop is an introduction to Eats & Asana, the 4-week nutrition & yoga course beginning September 13th. 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. @ Myoga – 70 Cedar Street GET Painted 3.0 Sudbury –......

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Tē: Sudbury's Newest Tea Company

I am a huge tea drinker, never been a fan of coffee.  I am one of those rare tea drinkers who like it “black”.  Yes the taste of tea can be amazing and their are so many varieties to choose from, but the main reason I stick to tea is because it comes with health benefits.  Not just any tea has health benefits, mainly loose leaf teas because they are herbs.  Depending on the herbs in the tea will depend on what you can benefit most from the tea, common uses are antioxidants, cleansing properties for different organs in......

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Our Crater X Cambrian College Graphic Design: Melissa Cormier

We’ve had the chance to talk to some of Sudbury’s finest designers who are all graduates of Cambrian College’s Graphic Design program! Each designer in this series were born in raised right here in Sudbury, and have continued to grow their careers all over the world. Today’s designer is: Melissa Cormier! Name: Melissa Cormier School and Program: Cambrian College – Graphic Design Current Location and Profession: Toronto, Graphic Designer / Art Department Coordinator for Film & Television First things first: do you have a favourite memory from Cambrian College? Why should other budding designers attend the school’s art and......

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Spotify Playlist: College Survival Kit

Oh lordy, it’s here. Somehow summer is already over and the school year is right up in your face. Whether you’re a freshman or not, college is a total rollercoaster. Don’t you worry though, I’ve always got your back and this month I have a survival kit of all the songs you need to get through the carnage. The Greatest Man That Ever Lived (Variations on a Shaker Hymn) – Weezer Everybody feels insecure sometimes and I’ve got the definition of a pick me up right here. It’s impossible to listen to this song without getting your strut on......

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Weekend Roundup: July 19-21

Friday, July 19 3rd Annual Songs of Summer Festival – Songs of Summer Music Festival by Theatre Cambrian is happening the days of August 19th, 20th, and 21st at 40 Eyre Street in Sudbury. We are featuring a variety of local bands and artists, kids activities, as well as a unique compilation of local food and beverage vendors. Bring the family out for a great weekend! As many as twenty local bands are joining us as well as some exciting headlining acts. Coming to the festival Friday August 19th is Rock Goddess LEE AARON. Taking the stage on Saturday August 20th is Pop sensation......

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SONGS OF SUMMER IS BACK FOR A THIRD YEAR OF FUN

The summer isn’t over yet! Join Theatre Cambrian as they celebrate that sun shiny time of year with their 3rd annual Songs of Summer Festival August 19th – 21st! Enjoy a fun filled weekend of food, local vendors, artists, family activities and most important of all – music! Just $40 a day gets you full access to all the fun and excitement as well as the headlining act, or $5 to roam the grounds.  Don’t miss out on the action this weekend, get your tickets at online today!   Lee Aaron – Friday August 19 A Canadian artist hailing......

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Have Fun on the Water with SUP YOGA INC

Sudbury is lucky to be home to some 330 lakes. SUP Yoga INC, a new stand up paddle boarding and yoga company wants to help Sudburians get the most out of the beautiful surroundings. “We want people to be happy on the water and reconnect with themselves through yoga,” said SUP YOGA INC CEO, Meghan Juuti. “ It’s an opportunity to re-wire those relationships with each other and with ourselves and let go of technology for a moment”.  Juuti, along with her business partner Paul Thusuka founded the company in January of 2016 and five short months later they......

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Coconut oil: The Multi Purpose Oil

To me, a nutrition expert, coconut oil is old news, but apparently to some it is still new. You have probably already seen articles on coconut oil and all its uses, but for those of you who still wonder why its the latest trend, then this is for you. I was recently asked by a family friend, what the deal was on coconut oil. I explained to her how it is healthy to ingest but also good to use on many other things, which makes this purchase multi purposeful. Good Fat: There are good fats and bad fats in......

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Our Crater x Cambrian College Graphic Design: Frank Chartrand

We’ve had the chance to talk to some of Sudbury’s finest designers who are all graduates of Cambrian College’s Graphic Design program! Each designer in this series were born in raised right here in Sudbury, and have continued to grow their careers all over the world. Today’s designer is: Frank Chartrand! Name: Frank Chartrand School and program: Cambrian College, Graphic Design Current location and profession: Los Angeles, CA – UX Designer First things first: do you have a favourite memory from Cambrian College? Why should other budding designers attend the school’s art and design programs? Throughout high school, I had......

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