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5 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Sudbury's Wordstock festival faces dissolution amid financial woes
Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival board recommends dissolution amid financial woes, with final vote set for next week. The Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival faces dissolution as its board recommends disbanding due to financial struggles, with members voting on the decision next week after founder Heather Campbell's layoff and rising costs forced the painful move, mirroring challenges hitting literary festivals nationwide. The Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival could soon come to an end after its board of directors recommended dissolving the organization due to mounting financial pressures. The board's decision follows the recent layoff of founder and director Heather Campbell as the festival grapples with rising operating costs and limited funding opportunities. A final vote on the recommendation will take place at a virtual membership meeting scheduled for June 4. Kyla Heyming - Wordstock An undated photo of Wordstock Sudbury chair Kyla Heyming. (Wordstock) 'Wordstock for me is one of the reasons I decided to stay in the city, so it's even more bittersweet,' said Kyla Heyming, the festival's board chair, on Wednesday evening. 'It's something I got to enjoy, promote, share, and help build. We're at this point where I have to try and face the reality of it all—we are recommending the dissolution of something that's so near and dear to my heart.' In a news release, the board acknowledged the difficulty of the decision, citing the festival's strong community impact since its founding in 2013. 'Heather built Wordstock from the ground up, and her passion for literature has left an indelible mark on this community,' Heyming said. 'But given the financial pressures and resource limitations we're facing, we believe it's time to have an honest and respectful conversation with our membership.' Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival The most recent Wordstock Sudbury Literary Festival logo. (Wordstock/Facebook) Wordstock's struggles reflect broader challenges for small arts nonprofits across Canada. The board emphasized its gratitude to sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who supported the festival over the years. Further updates will follow next week's membership meeting.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
U-Haul truck ‘full of kids' headed for Florida found at Madison County truck stop
RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) —Three people have been charged after the sheriff's office received a call about a U-Haul cargo truck 'full of kids.' The Madison County Sheriff's Office said deputies were dispatched around 8 a.m. on March 15 about a U-Haul cargo truck parked at a gas pump at Love's Truck Stop. Kentucky women's basketball coach issues 'excuse' letter allowing students to attend game Lexington police step up presence on middle school campus amid threat investigation Lexington library book group aims to connect readers with annual author visit The caller reportedly said that they saw the rear cargo compartment of the U-Haul cargo truck 'full of kids.' Deputies allegedly found six people inside the secured and unventilated rear cargo compartment of the U-Haul: three adults and three juveniles. The office said all eight people were headed from Michigan to Florida, with six of them in the rear cargo compartment. Kentucky among top 10 states Americans want to move to: research Lexington high schools ranked among Kentucky's best in 2025, according to Niche 6 day hikes for spring in Kentucky Brandon Campbell was charged with seven counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. Heather Campbell was charged with three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. Liana Robertson was charged with six counts of first-degree attempted wanton endangerment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
