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CTV News
8 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Sudbury celebrates its first Multiculturalism Day
Greater Sudbury marked its inaugural Canadian Multiculturalism Day on Friday to celebrate the city's growing cultural diversity. Greater Sudbury marked its inaugural Canadian Multiculturalism Day on Friday. The day has been officially recognized by communities across the country since 2002 to celebrate Canada's rich diversity. 'Sudbury was built on the back of immigrants that have come here and worked hard,' said Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre. Sudbury multicultural Greater Sudbury marked its inaugural Canadian Multiculturalism Day on Friday. The day has been officially recognized by communities across the country since 2002 to celebrate Canada's rich diversity. (Amanda Hicks/CTV News) 'To our community and families, there's diversity that we get to thrive in and to celebrate.' Nickel Belt MPP France Gelinas said it's important for the community to come together to celebrate diversity. 'We live in really tough times for a lot of people right now around the world and in our own country, in our own province,' Gelinas said. 'It becomes even more important to have strong relationships, to learn from one another, to understand one another.' Dozens turned out to the ceremony at Tom Davies Square, organized by the Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association. Influx of newcomers Association president Bella Ravi said she had never heard of the day until recently. 'I was on Google a few years back, and I saw that there is such a day as Multicultural Day,' Ravi said. 'Then COVID hit and we couldn't do anything.' She said there has been an influx of newcomers to the city in the last decade. 'The last decade, it has grown, mainly because of the students initially,' Ravi said. 'But now I think our reputation precedes us now. People know it's a good place to raise a family. It's a safe place to be.' Still, she said with sour sentiments towards immigration south of the border, some of that has trickled to Sudbury. 'We have an influx, and this community was not used to that. And I get both sides of it, because when you see your community changing so fast and you're not exposed to it like you are in Toronto,' Ravi said. 'So, we are out there, trying to explain what immigration means to the economy, for our culture, for the community.' Multiculturalism will be at the forefront of Canada Day celebrations July 1 at the Sudbury Arena. CTV's Ian Campbell and Rick Wyman will be in attendance.
CTV News
8 hours ago
- Health
- CTV News
Weather moves PTSD awareness walk in Sudbury indoors
Rainy weather moved an annual PTSD walk into Sudbury Arena on Friday, where first responders gathered to hear important messages. Inclement weather forced a last-minute change for the third annual Blue Balance Wellness PTSD Awareness Walk in Greater Sudbury. It was switched to an indoor ceremony at the Sudbury Arena. First responders and other uniformed service personnel sat shoulder-to-shoulder in support of PTSD awareness and mental health. PTSD walk Sudbury First responders and other uniformed service personnel sat shoulder-to-shoulder Friday in Sudbury in support of PTSD awareness and mental health. (Angela Gemmill/CTV News) The event is meant to reduce the stigma around mental health, particularly for those who work in emergency services. 'First responders are more susceptible to post-traumatic stress, but this is a human problem and a human challenge,' said James Jefferson, the wellness officer at Greater Sudbury Police Service. The event also raises funds for the national mental health service provider, Wounded Warriors Canada, which serves professionals and organizations exposed to trauma. 'First responders are more susceptible to post-traumatic stress, but this is a human problem and a human challenge.' — James Jefferson, wellness officer at Greater Sudbury Police Service 'Especially within the first responder community, we want them to recognize that it is an honourable injury, something that is earned in honourable service of the community,' said Steven Topham, director of fundraising. 'We would like them to be able to have those conversations and reach out and speak to individuals when they feel that they need assistance.' Guest speakers told the crowd that hearing others speak openly about their PTSD stories and experiences helps to normalize asking for help. 'We have members off with PTSD or on journeys with PTSD,' said Matt Hall, president of the Greater Sudbury Police Association. Need a lot of support 'We're no different than any other first responders in the province or in the country. There's a lot of support going into helping those members out. I'm very proud of all those members that have actually put up their hand and asked for help.' Jefferson was diagnosed with PTSD in 2011 and said it was a journey to understand it and heal from it. 'I understand it very intimately, and I really want to continue spreading the word that we can heal from this, and we can create a life,' he said. 'It just takes doing the right things, prioritizing your self-care and formulating a tribe around you to support you.' For those who are experiencing PTSD, Jefferson suggested finding a support service or program that works for you and building a community of support – because too many are suffering in silence.
CTV News
8 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Sudbury celebrates Multicultural Day
Sudbury celebrates Multicultural Day Greater Sudbury marked its inaugural Canadian Multiculturalism Day on Friday to celebrate the city's growing cultural diversity.
CTV News
11 hours ago
- CTV News
Man charged after shots fired in Hanmer on Thursday evening
A 36-year-old man from Hanmer has been charged with weapons offences after an incident Thursday evening that began with a dog being hit and seriously injured by a vehicle. (File) A 36-year-old man from Hanmer has been charged with weapons offences after an incident Thursday evening that began with a dog being hit and seriously injured by a vehicle. Greater Sudbury Police were called to a residence on Deschene Road in Hanmer around 7 p.m. 'Information provided was that a community member heard what he believed to be gunshots,' police spokesperson Kaitlyn Dunn said in an email Friday to CTV News. End to the dog's suffering 'Through the investigation, it was determined that an individual had run over a dog with a motor vehicle and the owner of the dog had shot the animal to end its suffering.' The owner of the dog then shot at the now unoccupied vehicle that had struck his dog. No humans were injured in the incident, Dunn said. 'Officers arrived on scene and located the individual believed to be responsible for firing the shots,' the email said. The man was arrested and charged with careless use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, mischief under $5,000 and breach of recognizance. He was held in police custody and attended bail court Friday in Sudbury. 'The individuals are known to each other and there is no risk to the general public,' Dunn said. 'Officers have applied for a search warrant of the residence in relation to the firearm.'
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Sudbury hosts public sessions for Downtown Master Plan
Greater Sudbury hosted two sessions Wednesday at Tom Davies Square to get the public's opinion on the Downtown Master Plan. Greater Sudbury hosted two sessions Wednesday to get the public's opinion on the Downtown Master Plan. The first took place from 1-3 p.m. at Tom Davies Square, where attendees had the chance to fill out surveys and look at maps showcasing 50 different ideas. 'In March, we did what's called a downtown visioning session,' said Ed Landry, senior planner with the city. 'And we unveiled a new vision and new strategies associated with the downtown master plan or downtown for the next 30 years. We started getting into some of the projects that people were looking forward to seeing in the downtown. And so today's sessions are really about that.' Site selected for events centre Since the March session, Landry said some decisions have been made for some of the projects, such as the location of the new events centre. 'And so what do we place around that? So we're interested to hear from, people's thoughts on that,' he said. 'Also, we've got a new cultural hub that'll be located in this building ... how do we react to that?' Gary Petrian and Sheila Kelly-Petrian, who have lived in Sudbury all their lives, attended the session to see plans for the downtown's future. 'Seeing some developments and some positive developments down here, I think is crucial.' — Sheila Kelly-Petrian 'We live in the area. We love the area. It's the historic centre of Sudbury,' Kelly-Petrian said. 'So seeing some developments and some positive developments down here, I think is crucial.' Petrian said he supported the new events centre being located downtown. 'I really like the Sudbury Arena is going to stay downtown and it's a big drawing point. We can build from there,' he said. 'Also, (Elm Place) is also now being occupied much better with the farmers market and things like that.' Susan Levesque, fundraising and fund development officer with the Art Gallery of Sudbury, said she's excited about the new Cultural Hub, which will serve as the new home for the gallery. 'We're part of the Cultural Hub, which is one of the items on the master plan,' Levesque said. 'In 2027, we will open in the provincial building, which is 199 Larch St. We will have five office floors. So that's exciting -- and we cannot wait to make that transition.' Levesque said the art gallery will be renamed the Franklin Carmichael Art Gallery of Sudbury. 'We are very honoured to receive, several works from his family, which is wonderful,' she said. 'And we can't wait to exhibit those works in the near future.' Jeff MacIntyre, Downtown Sudbury executive director, said he's seeing a lot of excitement from businesses and residents about the future of the area. 'We've had some new businesses, open up some great new restaurants,' MacIntyre said. 'We're hearing more people kick the tires on some of the spaces that we have downtown. Excited about things to come.' The second session was scheduled to take place from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in provincial boardrooms C and D at Tom Davies Square. Landry said a final draft will be presented to the community in early fall, with the city planning to finalize the master plan by the end of 2025.
