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Carol Hughes’ Column – Artificial Intelligence Needs Regulation to Catch Up
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is here. Once mostly the domain of cautionary science fiction and tech enthusiasts, AI systems have taken off and become mainstream seemingly overnight. Discussions surrounding AI have existed for well over half a century, when noted Computer … Continue reading
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Flag raising marks beginning of Pride Month
By Rosalind Russell – June has been proclaimed as Pride Month across the country, including Espanola and Elliot Lake. For its tenth anniversary, Elliot Lake Pride is highlighting the LGBT Purge. Elliot Lake resident, lawyer and advocate Douglas Elliott says … Continue reading
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Powwow kicks off 2023 season
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island First Nation will officially kick off the 2023 Powwow Trail this weekend. Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation will host its 31st annual Powwow this Saturday and Sunday. The theme this year is Remember, … Continue reading
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Timber Village Museum opens a new exhibit
By Rosalind Russell – Blind River’s Timber Village Museum officially opened a new exhibit yesterday focusing on a historical major fire. The Out of the Smoke – Remembering the Mississagi Fire of 1948 will focus on the devastation caused by … Continue reading
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Fire at Elliot Lake landfill under control
By Rosalind Russell – There was an active fire at the Elliot Lake Landfill yesterday, but local fire crews were able to finally put it out. City spokesperson Steve Antunes says residents were urged to remain away from the area … Continue reading
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Sandvik makes significant educational contribution to Cambrian’s Battery Electric Vehicle Lab Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College has just received equipment and direct support from Sandvik, a global leading supplier for the mining and construction industries. Kristine Morrissey, President of Cambrian College says the support includes an A4 Battery Operated Loader … Continue reading
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Wikwemikong Nursing Home Ground-Breaking Ceremony
By Rosalind Russell – Construction is underway on the new Wikwemikong Nursing Home. A ground-breaking ceremony was held earlier this week to mark the start of construction of the multi-million-dollar project. Fundraising got underway last year to build the community’s … Continue reading
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Big day for hundreds of students today
By Rosalind Russell – More than 1,200 Grade 4 to 8 students are taking part in a special St-Jean Baptiste concert today. Students from 20 Greater Sudbury, Sudbury East, and Espanola schools will gather at Bell Park’s Grace Hartman Amphitheatre … Continue reading