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June 10, 2026
La Slagues song and music artist residencies are back!
La Slague is pleased to continue its artist residency program, which enables artists to develop a project in song and/or music. For the artist, this is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen their creativity. They accept projects in French or instrumental works.
The deadline for submitting an application is Monday, July 6, 2026.
June 8, 2026
Training: Welcoming Visitors to Northern Ontario
Date: June 24, 2026
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Virtually
Staff can include those who work at:
- Visitor Information Centres
- Museums
- Marinas
- Art Galleries
- Festivals or events
- City / Municipal offices
Content includes:
- The economic impact of tourism across Northern Ontario
- Tourism as a career
- What draws visitors to Northern Ontario
- How to be an ambassador for your region
- Customer service on the frontline of tourism
- How to share important natural resources information and more
June 8, 2026
Training: Investing in Customer Excellence
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Virtually
Who is the training for?
Ideal for summer students, first-time workers, seasonal tourism employees, hospitality staff, visitor services teams, municipal summer staff, tourism operators, attraction employees, and other front-line service staff.
What will be covered?
This practical three hour session will help participants build workplace-ready customer service skills focused on professionalism, communication, and positive interactions.
Participants will learn:
- Professional communication techniques
- Active listening and customer engagement skills
- Understanding customer expectations and needs
- Managing difficult conversations professionally
- Problem solving and decision-making skills
May 22, 2026
Sudbury’s Kivi Park looks to create 56km trail to Killarney
A proposed 56-kilometre trail connecting Greater Sudbury’s Kivi Park to Killarney could create a major new outdoor tourism corridor for hikers, cyclists and nature lovers in Northern Ontario.
May 17, 2026
As Hollywood Pulls Back, Northern Ontario Steps Up
Northern Ontario is gaining momentum as a production destination, with The Hollywood Reporter highlighting the region’s growing infrastructure and featuring insights from Sudbury film officer Clayton Drake on the industry’s continued growth.
May 12, 2026
Armwrestling world qualifier to take place in Sudbury in spring 2027
Greater Sudbury will take centre stage in Canadian strength sports as it hosts the 2027 World Armwrestling Qualifier from April 23 to 25, 2027, at the Radisson Hotel.
May 1, 2026
Nominations Now Open for the Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence
The Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence celebrate success and recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to Ontario’s tourism industry. Awards finalists and winners are celebrated at the Ontario Tourism Awards Gala at the 2026 Ontario Tourism Summit.
Deadline: July 15, 2026
May 1, 2026
Nominations are open for the 2026 Canadian Tourism Awards
The Canadian Tourism Awards, presented by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC), recognizes the best and brightest in Canada’s tourism industry.
Deadline: September 4, 2026
April 2, 2026
Government of Canada invests $25,000 to boost tourism activity in Sudbury and surrounding areas
A $25,000 investment from FedNor is helping position Greater Sudbury as a premier destination for curling by supporting the hosting of two national championships that draw visitors, boost local businesses, and strengthen the region’s tourism economy.
February 3, 2026
Jon Hamm Says Everyone Should Be Watching ‘Shoresy’—Even Non-Hockey Fans
In a recent interview with Men’s Journal, Jon Hamm said, “What I really like about Shoresy and what I think Jared has done so incredibly well is balancing the really, really funny parts of that show with a tremendous sense of pride of place and heart about not only hockey, but about Northern Ontario and Sudbury specifically.”
January 22, 2026
Shoresy Scores Sixth Season on Crave
Shoresy is gearing up for another run as Crave officially renews the hit hockey comedy for a sixth season, building on its record-breaking viewership and continued popularity with fans.
January 14, 2026
A New Era of Dynamic Earth is Coming
The Dynamic Earth Expansion Project is on track for completion in Spring 2026. The expansion will introduce a new underground mining drift experience, along with a flexible theatre and event space, enhancing Dynamic Earth’s offerings for visitors and group programming!
January 14, 2026
‘I just wanted to say thank you so much to Sudbury’
Filming for the TV show Ugly completed in Fall 2025. High-profile actor Deborah Ann Woll (1.2M Instagram followers) shared a heartfelt video praising Sudbury for its kindness and natural beauty – an authentic shout-out that resonated widely, earning 49.9K likes and showcasing our community to a massive global audience.