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Vicki Gilhula
Vicki Gilhula is a freelance writer.
Recent Work by Vicki
Helpers: The small but mighty Royal Purple Lodge 148
They might have fewer than 10 members, but Sudbury’s Royal Purple Lodge volunteers get it done
May 3, 2024 12:00 PM
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Journeys: Jim Gordon, Uncle Willie and a life in politics
In this installment of Journeys, we catch up with Sudbury’s longest serving mayor, Jim Gordon, whose career left an indelible mark on the Nickel City
Apr 19, 2024 12:00 PM
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Success: From the streets of Coniston to the B.C. Supreme Court
Sandra (Hawes) Sukstorf grew up in Coniston, but her career has taken her to some surprising places over the years
Apr 17, 2024 8:00 PM
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Journeys: Julie Moskalyk, from bluecoat to science director
The retiring director of Science North looks back on the 39 years she spent sharing her love of science with the world
Mar 15, 2024 11:00 AM
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Helpers: BioPed Footwear helping to reduce poverty in Caribbean
Lisa Labreche says visiting Haiti as an ambassador for Soles4Souls has been a life-changing experience
Jan 3, 2024 12:00 PM
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Helpers: ‘Handy Andy’ a familiar face at Sudbury festivals
Recognizable for his signature Tilley hat, Andy McClellan considers himself a ‘Walmart greeter’ when he’s on festival duty
Dec 2, 2023 11:00 AM
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Helpers: Salvation Army set to ring the bells for Kettle Campaign
Sudbury Salvation Army pastors excited to kick off another Christmas campaign as it continues its mission to help the less fortunate
Nov 8, 2023 12:00 PM
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Success: American broadcast veteran remembers CKSO days fondly
Alan Nesbit worked at CKSO TV and Radio in Sudbury from 1961 to 1964 before going on to have a successful career in television in the U.S.
Sep 1, 2023 1:14 PM
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Photos: Remembering the deadly 1970 tornado
Winds of up to 332 km/h ripped through parts of the city, killing six, injuring some 200, wrecking hundreds of homes and causing tens of millions of dollars in damage
Aug 20, 2023 11:00 AM
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Success: Dawn Condon uses yoga to help others
‘Yoga is for every body,’ says Condon, the owner of Connected Living Yoga & Wellness Studio
Aug 4, 2023 12:00 PM
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