Recipe: Pickle Coleslaw

This may seem like a weird combo but it is delicious, especially if you are a pickle lover.  It is perfect as a side dish long side some of your summer barbecuing .  This recipe is quick and easy, and uses very few ingredients. Makes 3-4 servings Ingredients:  1/2 green cabbage 1 Broccoli stalk 1 cup of chopped Parsley 1 cup of finely chopped Dill/Zesty Pickles or Beans 2 Tbsp Tahini 1/4 cup of Olive oil 1/2 tsp of pink Himalayan Salt 1 clove of minced Garlic Directions: Shred Cabbage and Broccoli stem (I used a food processor for......

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Weekend Roundup: June 10-12

Friday, June 10 Mud Bog Music Fest! – ARE YOU READY SUDBURY?! This year we are proud to announce that we are adding a country/rock line up to the previously known Chemmy Mud Bogs!! As well as overnight camping, various vendors, plenty of food, a VIP section, kids zone with bouncy castles, face painting and so much more. 5:00 p.m. @ 446 Montee Principale  Howard the Duck! – SB Tuesdays is back! But this time we brought a friend! We are very happy to be working with Graphic Con to bring you another fun filled participation event. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Join us for a......

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Strength Training for Golf: What you Need to Know

If you’ve seen the latest Nike or Adidas golf commercials you may be wondering, is this a golf ad or a CrossFit commercial? Golf companies are now marketing some of the best and brightest stars in the game as athletes – just like in any other sport. While you’ll still spot the occasional John Daly-esque physique on the course, more and more golfers are hitting the gym and look like well-conditioned athletes. If you want to improve your game this summer, work on getting stronger and more mobile, says Certified Personal Trainer, Oscar Cano.  “In golf, you need to......

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Indie Cinema Tells All: Everything You Need to Know About Queer North Film Festival!

From June 22-26, Sudbury will be hosting Queer North Film Festial (QNFF); our first LGBT film festival! There are many LGBT festivals in southern Ontario that draw films and viewers from around the world, but this is the first time that Sudbury will be home to a film fest that focuses on LGBT content and creation. Beth Mairs, Project Manager of Indie Cinema and the mastermind behind Best of Hot Docs Sudbury, Women in Film Wednesdays, and many other local film projects, is also responsible for QNFF!  Here, she gives us all the details about the festival. When did......

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SUDBURY GETS IN ON THE ZOMBIE FAN CULTURE

There is nothing we love better over here at Our Crater than a creative Sudbury project! The Last of the Lost is no exception, presenting a multi layered story in a post zombie apocalyptic world using a motion comic style format they’ll be throwing a launch party to premiere their very first episode and Overtime Sports Bar & Grill on June 9th! With the success of shows like the Walking Dead and its spin off Fear the Walking Dead there’s no question zombie fandom is at its height these days. Local artist Rob Sachetto, Trevor TenHave and Kyler Green......

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A MAGAZINE ABOUT ANYONE – REALLY ANYONE!

A magazine about anyone, it’s something of a Seinfeld-esque concept but this is just what the new Anyone Zine is all about. A publication to showcase the unique stories Sudbury and its people have to tell, written by anyone, about anyone. The brainchild of collaborative workspace Anywhere Creator Space the zine has been popping up all over the city and creating an excited buzz in its path. We got in touch with Ella Myers to answer all your burning questions about this latest Sudbury publication. Tell us more about Anyone Zine?  Anyone Zine is a product of the Anywhere......

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Weekend Roundup: June 3-5

Friday, June 3 Wild About Comedy Night 2016 – Wild At Heart’s 7th Annual Comedy Night will be held Friday June 3rd at Sixth Avenue Golf Course, 320 Sixth Avenue, Lively. Included with the purchase of one (1) ticket: cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres, 3-course sit-down dinner, comedy performance from Master Ventriloquist Mark Crocker, musical entertainment, and silent and live auctions. Dress code/attire is “smart casual”. Physical tickets will be mailed until Friday, May 27th, 2016. After that date, they will be held for pick-up at the door. Should you wish to pick-up the tickets in-person from the Centre, please email mail@wahrefugecentre.org Proceeds......

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Enjoy the night sky at Science North!

Twice a month Science North is hosting their FREE Star Party for anyone interested in checking out the night sky through their Celestron 11-inch reflector telescope. You can gaze at the planets, the moon and other astronomical objects through powerful telescopes and binoculars. Learn how to find constellations and hear some of the mythological stories associated with them. Science North has staff on hand to assist with the telescope and answer any of your star gazing questions. Star Parties are weather permitting and you can call the Star Party Hotline – 705.522.3701 ext. 243 – the evening of the event......

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Run for Hope with the Northern Cancer Foundation!

For the second consecutive year, the Northern Cancer Foundation is holding their Walk/Run for Hope, a marathon consisting of 1km, 3km, and 5km routes through Bell Park to raise funds and awareness for the Northeast Cancer Centre. It takes place Sunday, June 12th, with registration beginning at 10:00am. We spoke with Shane Gordon, Community Development Coordinator for the Northern Cancer Foundation, about this year’s event, their 2016 goal, and what they have planned in the upcoming months! First off, can you tell us a little bit about the Walk/Run for Hope? How many years has the NCF hosted this......

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THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT

The comic book love couldn’t be stronger these days! Comic book movies are ruling the box office so far this year with releases like Deadpool, Captain America: Civil War, and X-Men Apocalypse. Something once considered nerdy is now mainstream and everyone has their favourite characters! At Graphic-Con come out in your best graphic or cosplay gear and celebrate the world of comics! Presented by The Greater Sudbury Public Library and Launchpad Marketing, they’ll have special guests, graphic vendors and a great chance to meet some awesome people with a love for graphic novels. Graphic-Con will be June 11th, 10......

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