James Warner-Smith - Sound Bites

James Warner-Smith - Sound Bites

All the best audio from Weekends with James Warner-Smith on Sudbury's Pure Country!

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March 22, 2026 1 min

Sudbury-based company, RufDiamond, is supporting the Canadian military in the Arctic with a piece of equipment designed by students at Cambrian College.  

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Totally forgot that Saturday was March 14th or Pi Day.  So, naturally, I had to ask what Sudbury's favourite pi(e) is!

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One Sudbury politician was saying on the Pure Country Facebook page earlier this week that Ontario passed a law to end the twice-a-year time changes back in 2020. But says the Doug Ford government refuses to enact it. Here's the rest of the story.

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James found some tips on how to avoid breaking your car driving through Sudbury potholes and what to do if your vehicle is damaged.

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Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre took to social media on Friday to talk about where things stand on the construction of the Downtown Events Centre.  He spoke with Antti Viiko and Neal Boudreau from the City about what's happening.

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I don't know what Mary Berg is serving up this evening but here's what most people are going to be chowing down on during their Super Bowl Party.  Don't forget the game is on CTV and TSN at 6:00 this evening.

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You can probably relate to or recognize some of these "party" people.

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Somebody asked the internet what they were going to be doing if they're not watching the Super Bowl today.  Some of this sounds like fun!

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These folks just really need to learn to get along. Just go buy some more! 

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There's a program being offered in Greater Sudbury schools to teaching children the basics of sport they may not have ever tried.  CTV's Madison Marier spoke with Instructor Valerie Ouimet about a fun winter sport.

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CTV's Alana Everson spoke with Louise Jacko, manager of the N’Swakamok Indigenous Friendship Centre's homeless program in Sudbury about the significant donation they've made to help those in the encampment.

 

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Winter programs in Greater Sudbury are growing, including the twice weekly seniors program at Kivi Park.  CTV's Lindsay Aelick went to find out more.

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Greater Sudbury has 56 outdoor rinks?  Right now the city is looking for volunteers, age 14 and up, to help out at some of the rinks.  Lyndsay Aelick from CTV News went out to talk to one them.  Jim Niessing, helps out at the Westmount Park rink.

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Recently, Sudbury residents had a look at the final draft of the updated Downtown Master Plan. The goal of the plan is to revitalize the downtown core of Greater Sudbury.

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Greater Sudbury will host two national youth curling events in late March.  Lyndsay Aelick of CTV News spoke with Kelly Irvine of Curl Sudbury about the event that will transform the Countryside Arena into an 8-sheet curling facility. 

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So do you really need winter tires?  CTV News Consumer Reporter Pat Foran went out looking for an answer to that question recently.

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Following the public sharing of her story, a Sudbury Woman living in a broken tend in Energy Court received significant support from the community and outreach workers, enabling her move to a secure indoor location in a rooming house.

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The inaugural Spirit of Sudbury tasting event, is coming Nov. 15 at Science North.  This first of it's kind event in the Nickel City, will in part be a fund raiser for the Sudbury Food Bank.  Guests will have a chance to taste fine whiskies, meet distillers, and connect with others who appreciate the craft.

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Greater Sudbury’s YES Theatre has announced its complete slate of productions for the 2026 season. CTV's Alana Everson spoke with Artistic and Managing Director Alessandro Costantini.

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Greater Sudbury Police are asking for public assistance in finding a senior missing from his home on Caruso Street in Coniston since Sunday night.

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