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Cubs nearly complete comeback, lose in OT to close out 2021

The Greater Sudbury Cubs earned a point off a third-period rally Saturday night, but ultimately fell to the Soo Eagles in overtime, 4-3 in NOJHL action at Pullar Stadium in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

‘It’s going crazy’ — Christmas fishing draw continues to grow

When Marc Branning’s sister sent him a photo of a Christmas tree decked out not with typical ornaments, but with fishing lures, she surely could not have predicted that by clicking send, she would kick off a half-decade of outdoor adventure for local youngsters.

All hands on deck for the Greyhounds

Soo Greyhounds defenceman Ryan O’Rourke and forward Tanner Dickinson are both missing daily roll call in preparation for the world junior championships in Wild Rose Country.

Lavigne rolls impressive single, triple

Jess Lavigne was on fire this week, leading the Mid-Town Mixed League with a 338 high single and a 763 triple.

Rock blank Gold Miners

Konrad Simard stopped all 17 shots he faced to backstop the Timmins Rock to a 7-0 win over the Kirkland Lake Gold Miners at the McIntyre Arena Sunday afternoon.

STEVENSON: A look ahead at the year in music in 2022

MUST-SEE TV: Netflix's 'Emily in Paris' top this week's watch list

Henry Cavill wanted an 'intellectual Geralt' for Season 2 of The Witcher

Monster slayer has a new look as the fantasy hit returns to the small screen

Henry Cavill Exclusive: The Witcher star previews Season 2 of Netflix hit

Things to do in Sudbury, Dec. 18 to Dec. 20

Dec. 18

Senior Living: Job shortage may mean welcome change

Many employers must now entice job seekers with higher wages and signing bonuses, plus employment perks.

Senior Living: Let your heart be light

The holiday season is a time for building, cherishing memories.

Fitness: How Belgium's Marathon Man takes it all in stride

At 49, Stefaan Engels ran 365 marathons in 365 days. When he was 55, he ran 100 marathons in 100 days. A group of researchers studied Engels to determine what makes him so extraordinary.

Makeover: Level up your makeup for the holidays

Nadia Albano offers up tips on how to bring your makeup game to a new level

Penner: Take a trek to the charming inns in Alberta's backyard

Sitting there, just the two of us, in those Adirondack chairs – along the chattering creek, bronze light glazing the snow-splattered peaks – was a moment to savour. Red wine. Crackling fire. Creaking pines. Call it stress relief. A short little getaway to recharge the batteries. A mental break from the bizarre, dirty-punch, bar-fight they call “life during a pandemic.” Call it whatever you want. But, for my wife and I, our one-night getaway to the small-and-charming Baker Creek Mountain Resort was pure gold.

Column: Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

‘Safe to say’ Santa Claus, that amalgam of pagan and Christian, myth and history, is definitely real

Opinion: Social media addiction no reason to LOL   

Screen/keyboard communication cannot satisfy the basic need to ‘socialize with flesh and blood’

‘Dark stores’ multiply as online food service booms

SkipTheDishes building 38 warehouses to expand grocery offerings

Baranyai: Booting hijab-wearing Quebec teacher fractures cultural mosaic

I find myself nostalgic for the holiday pageants of yesteryear.

Dyer: Chilean election doesn't fit Americas Go Crazy narrative

British journalist Claude Cockburn once claimed he won a contest among London Times sub-editors to write the dullest headline and get it published in the paper. His winning headline: Small Earthquake in Chile, Not Many Hurt.

67 big rigs take part in Alberta Christmas Convoy open in new tab

Edmonton-area parade attracted trucks from nearby locales

Northern Ontario drivers warned to watch for roaming bison open in new tab

Nipissing OPP warn of bison on Highway 64

La Chrysler Airflow renaîtra en 2024 après 90 ans d’absence open in new tab

La Chrysler Airflow, promise pour 2024, permettrait à Stellantis de rivaliser avec les Mach-E, ID.4 Solterra et autres électriques modernes.

Snakebit: The Shelby Mustang GT500KR returns with 900 hp open in new tab

Shelby America is celebrating the company's 60th anniversary with this aggressively styled serpent

Operator of self-driving bus in Ontario critically injured in crash open in new tab

Autonomous shuttle, limited to 20 km/hm apparently hits tree in Whitby in evening incident

As Told To: 'HIV is everyone's business as long as it exists' open in new tab

Jade Elektra (a.k.a. Alphonso King, Jr.) is a Toronto-based drag queen, musician, DJ, actor, writer and HIV+ activist, and has long been an advocate for people living with and affected by HIV.

Pfizer-funded talks contained untrue information about rival COVID vaccines, experts say open in new tab

The pharmaceutical giant says that it had no input into the online tutorials and no intention to sabotage competitors

Breakthrough infection could mean 'end game' for COVID open in new tab

Study finds found that the antibodies following infection were 1,000 per cent more effective at neutralizing the Delta variant than those produced two weeks after a second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.

Digital therapeutics and the social determinants of health are on divergent pathways. Can they be reconciled? open in new tab

The best deterrent isn’t an emphasis on individual behaviour, but a change to public policy.

Evolutionary advantage? Why some people can't help but faint at the sight of needles open in new tab

In the most extreme cases, people will avoid not just vaccinations but surgery, blood transfusions or intravenous antibiotics