Pursuit

These stories related to the world of local sports and the people involved in them are made possible through the continued support of Snow Squad as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Pursuit: Soccer program for special needs kids a big hit

A dream for teacher Angela Ashton kicked off this year as Sudburnia Soccer and a core group of enthusiastic volunteers launch a unique soccer program

Aug 5, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

Sudbury man finds healing in half-marathons amid personal struggles

Having started the challenge in March, Michael Wilson plans to complete a race every month until December

Jul 29, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Tearing downhill with Ellie and Aria Roy

They’re not even in high school yet, but these two Sudbury youngsters can often be founding racing mountain bikes downhill at breakneck speeds

Jul 22, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Former pro volleyballer Richard Faucher steps back on the court

After a few years on the administrative side of the game with the Northern Chill Volleyball Club, Sudbury’s Richard Faucher recently returned to the court as a player for the 2025 USA Volleyball Open National Championships and found there is a bit of a learning curve as an older athlete

Jul 15, 2025 12:08 PM Read more >

No vacation for five Sudbury athletes joining Team Ontario football squads

But they told Sudbury sportswriter Randy Pascal that they’re looking forward to the challenge

Jul 8, 2025 12:05 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Kai Erkkila’s globe-hopping journey to Sudbury lacrosse

Born in Sudbury and spending his childhood bouncing between Finland, the U.S. and Africa, and playing a variety of sports during that time, the 20-year-old is finding box lacrosse is the answer to a question he didn’t know he had

Jul 1, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Trying to catch up with speed demon Annabelle Richardson

The 14-year-old Lo-Ellen Park student broke a 21-year-old novice sprint record at the city championships then went on to earn two golds and a bronze at the provincial finals 

Jun 24, 2025 12:17 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Soaring over the pack with McDonald boys

The motocross racing duo of Everett and Elliott McDonald continue to chase their racing dreams across Ontario and into the United States

Jun 17, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Pursuit: Never count the St. Charles Cards baseball team out

Talented boys squad fights their way to a spot among the final four at provincials 

Jun 10, 2025 11:58 AM Read more >

Pursuit: Sudbury’s Maya Brunet headed to world dragon boat finals

Before three years ago, the Chelmsford native with a love for wildlife had never stepped foot in a dragon boat, let alone paddled one, now she’s headed to Germany as part of Team Canada’s 24U women’s national team

Jun 3, 2025 12:04 PM Read more >

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