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CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Communities in Bloom judges visit Capreol for national evaluation
National Communities in Bloom judges visited Capreol, Ont., on Wednesday to assess urban forestry, heritage and environmental efforts. Alana Everson has more. Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Loading the player instance is taking more time than usual Two national Communities in Bloom judges visited Capreol on Wednesday, evaluating the Greater Sudbury community's participation in the competitive program designed to foster growth in beautification, environmental stewardship and heritage preservation. Larry Hall, a Communities in Bloom national judge, outlined the criteria for assessment. 'We will be checking the urban forest, the environmental actions that are being taken, historic preservation – which includes both natural and cultural history – and the landscape, which is an important aspect of any community,' he said. Larry Hall (left) and Christine Isaac (right) Communities in Bloom national judges Larry Hall (left) and Christine Isaac (right) visit the Greater Sudbury community of Capreol on August 6, 2025. (Alana Everson/CTV News Northern Ontario) Tour highlights Capreol's strengths The judges explored several key locations, including the riverfront in downtown Capreol, a private garden in a subdivision and the Capreol Needlework Club, where they viewed quilts and handmade crafts. Christine Isaac, another national judge, emphasized that the competition extends beyond floral displays. 'It really is about growing your community, blooming your community. It's a great metaphor for that community pride and spirit that grows as we all contribute through volunteerism, beautification, environmental action, and heritage conservation,' she said. Symbolic oak tree planted at splash pad A highlight of the visit was the planting of an oak tree at the Capreol Splash Pad, replacing a fallen one. Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre praised the collaborative efforts of local organizations and volunteers in enhancing the community. 'I am just thrilled to be able to support and showcase to the judges the amazing folks that we have in this area who are coming together to create a beautiful community,' Lefebvre said. Capreol Splash Pad - Oak Tree An oak tree is shown being planted at the Capreol Splash Pad to replace a fallen one on August 6, 2025. (Alana Everson/CTV News Northern Ontario) Northern Ontario Railroad Museum sees strategic benefits Cody Cacciotti, president of the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre, highlighted the practical advantages of participating in Communities in Bloom. 'One thing we really like is that we get almost like a third-party audit from the judges. We receive a full detailed report at the end of the showcase, which allows the museum and the town to pursue funding for various initiatives we're looking to accomplish,' Cacciotti said. Capreol's national category Capreol is vying for top honours in the national under-5,000 population category, competing against Athabasca, Alta., and Moosomin, Sask. The winners will be announced in October.
CTV News
05-08-2025
- CTV News
11-year-old killed in off-road vehicle crash north of Capreol
The 11-year-old victim was pronounced deceased after being airlifted to hospital Sunday afternoon. An 11-year-old who was a passenger in an off-road vehicle was killed near Capreol Sunday afternoon when they were ejected from the vehicle. Greater Sudbury police said the tragedy took place on an unnamed road near Portelance Road, north of Capreol. 'Information provided was that two individuals were riding in a side-by-side when the driver lost control of the off-road vehicle and the passenger was ejected,' police said in a news release Monday. 'The passenger, an 11-year-old youth, was airlifted to the hospital. Unfortunately, the youth was pronounced deceased by medical professionals.' The investigation is ongoing, police said by the traffic safety unit. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact police at 705-675-9171.
CBC
08-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
The first woman speaker at Queen's Park is focusing on her northern Ontario roots
Donna Skelly grew up in the railway town of Capreol, north of Sudbury A southern Ontario MPP who was recently appointed speaker at Queen's Park says she's looking for ways to strengthen the connection between the legislature and the north. Donna Kelly, who grew up in the Capreol area of what is today Greater Sudbury, was elected as Ontario's first female speaker on April 14. "My father was a railroad engineer and my mom was one of four women who worked as a secretary in the mine," said the Progressive Conservative MPP for Flamborough-Glanbrook. "I went to Marymount College and when I was 17, I graduated from high school and headed to Toronto and studied broadcasting." Skelly worked in journalism for 30-years, with jobs at CHIP-FM Radio in Fort Coulonge, Quebec, CHRO TV Radio in Pembroke, CKWS-TV in Kingston and CHCH in Hamilton. From there, she was elected to city council in Hamilton, before entering provincial politics. Despite being based in southern Ontario, she said she has never forgotten her northern roots. "I absolutely love the north and I will be focusing a large part of my time and my efforts will be focused on northern Ontario," she said. "I'm really hoping that they can bring the legislature to the north and the north to the people of Queen's Park." To do that, Skelly said she's going to continue to work with MPPs in the region. "Next year, we will be bringing the legislative educational component, what the speaker does, to every riding in northern Ontario," she said. "And I'm hoping to go back to Sudbury and to Nickel Belt, to bring the sword and the legislature to some of the elementary schools." As for her role as speaker, Skelly said she is comfortable with her role policing the behaviour of her fellow MPPs. "People in Ontario do not want to see their politicians bickering and acting like children," she said. "I believe already, we have seen an elevated decorum in the house. People are a bit more respectful and I intend to make sure that is maintained throughout the next four years."
