Miss North Ontario Pageant takes place next month and we had the opportunity to talk to one of the delegates, Jessica Usitalo, about her upcoming fundraising events and why she chose to participate! Jessica is hosting a Pool Tournament for Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer this Friday, April 29th at Rhythm ‘n’ Cues. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and is open to anyone 19 years of age and older. Tickets are $20 person and there will be a silent auction and door prize. All proceeds going to the official Miss North Ontario Charity the NOFCC. Northern Ontario families of......
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The Canadian Cancer Society Sudbury & District is hosting the 2nd annual Paint the Downtown Yellow after party! This event is designed to celebrate all the support that Downtown Sudbury has shown the society for Daffodil Month. With nearly 60 participating businesses in this campaign, we are so thankful for the outstanding generosity from our community. The event is taking place this Thursday the 28th at SRO Nightclub and Lounge from 5:30 – 8:30. Light appetizers will be served courtesy of Oscars Grill. Tickets are only $10, and we are encouraging businesses to come and network with their neighbours.During this......
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Monday, April 25 Celebrity Server for Crohn’s & Colitis Gutsy Walk – Join us for our fundraiser night for Crohn’s and Colitis! Join us at Boston Pizza for a delicious dinner on April 25 from 5-8pm. When they ask if you are here to support Crohn’s and Colitis, all you have to do is say “YES” it’s that easy! Crohn’s and Colitis will be raising dough for their Gutsy Walk and 10% of food sales will be donated to this very worthwhile cause! We will also have an information area focused on raising awareness about IBD and our upcoming Gutsy Walk.......
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Friday, April 22 Winter WINErs and Diehard Diners pt. 2 & Dining by Candlelight for EARTH DAY – If you missed out the first time around…here is your chance to redeem yourself. Join us out on the patio for a one-of-a-kind, ALL Canadian dining experience! Our patio will once again be fire heated, to create the perfect Canadian-esque ambiance elevating your dining experience to a whole new level. Our chef and our mixologist are currently drawing up special menus that include one of Canada’s most exclusive ingredients – Maple Syrup! Inside (and Outside), in honor of Earth Day we will be featuring dinner......
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April 18, 2016
Northern Lights Festival Boreal Announces Lineup for their 45th Season
Cover Photo: David Wiewel It’s that time of year again folks, when the snow starts to melt away, the birds start to sing and Northern Lights Festival Boreal announces the lineup that will kick off your summer! Now entering its 45th season this is sure to be a year jam-packed with surprises and thrills. NLFB is something of a Sudbury tradition, everyone gets a little excited when they see those iconic yellow and white tents from Paris St. It’s a weekend where everyone can enjoy the day at Bell Park exploring the widest array of musical styles around, unique vendors,......
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Monday, April 18 Northern Lights Festival Boréal 45: Lineup Launch – Northern Lights Festival Boréal 45 is taking place July 8th to 10th 2016, and the team is ready to announce the 2016 lineup of performers. You’re invited to join us for a reception at the Art Gallery of Sudbury for information about this year’s festival, including performers, partnerships, and more. As always, this year’s festival will feature a diverse lineup of performers ranging from Canadian legends to the undiscovered masters, from roots to experimental, from tradition to innovation. The NLFB team can hardly wait to let you know all......
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Did you know that April is Daffodil Month? The Canadian Cancer Society hosts Daffodil Month, their largest campaign, to raise funds for vital cancer research and support services. Last year, in honour of Daffodil Month, the Canadian Cancer Society, Sudbury& District office created Paint the Downtown Yellow – which raised $1,486.87 – and the Bankers Corner Challenge – which raised $6,403.57 overall. This year’s Bankers Corner Challenge takes place today from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with TD, Scotia, BMO and RBX competing from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the Downtown Sudbury Businesses -Downtown Sudbury Group, Vianet, Fuel Multimedia and SRO......
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Friday, April 15 Home Based Business Opportunity Job Fair – This is a Job Fair geared towards those looking for a home based business for any reason. Whether you are a young adult, retiree or anyone in between this is the place to ask all the questions to a variety of business opportunities in one location to find your best fit. There will be absolutely NO SELLING. This is about the opportunity to create more income and getting to see a variety of opportunities in one place, Drop in and gain insight to see what is out there for you. 9:00 a.m.......
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NORCAT’s PITCH event is back for its third year. Four innovative businesses will be pitching their ideas to a room full of prospective investors. NORCAT received 25 applications and their panel selected four to compete at PITCH 2016 on Thursday, April 28th at the United Steelworkers Hall. What exactly is PITCH? PITCH is a chance for local entrepreneurs to get in front of an audience of investors. Starting a business and putting your ideas into action is never an easy task. Many factors contribute to the success of your business including access to the right mentors, customers, and very......
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Monday, April 11 Mastermind Community Networking – Brand New Networking Events on the 2nd Monday of each Month beginning April 11, 2016. These events are for true Networking, Community support, referrals, one-on-one bookings, and teamwork to support each other in a variety of ways. Cost: $30 for members | $40 for non-members – 5:00 p.m. @ Lexington Hotel – 50 Brady Street, Sudbury. Tuesday, April 12 What’s the deal with Trivia Night? – 3 rounds of 15 questions, and one bonus question per round. Pages are marked a-la grade 5 math class by passing them to a friend. Points scored for being awesome......
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