-
Urban teens taste the Northern Ontario Indigenous lifestyle in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Several teenagers from a school in Montreal are living the Northern Ontario Indigenous lifestyle in Espanola this week. Jesuit Father Leonard Altilia and guidance counsellor Mike Greczkowski have brought 18 boys, all teens, from the Loyola … Continue reading
-
Anishinabek Police Service officially joins the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Police Service has onboarded onto the Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard (PBCD). Regional Inspector Dory Cook says the dashboard is aimed at monitoring and sharing information about individuals on bail for firearms-related … Continue reading
-
Female artist focus of International Women’s Day exhibit in Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – The Timber Village Museum in Blind River is focusing its International Women’s Day on an exhibit by on a female artist who hails from the town but now lives in southern Ontario. Bridget Tremblay is a … Continue reading
-
Kenjgewin Teg welcomes investment in Indigenous-led post-secondary education
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island-based education institution is welcoming funding to strengthen Indigenous education. Kenjgewin Teg is welcoming a significant provincial investment they say strengthens Indigenous led post-secondary education, skilled trades training, and employment pathways. According to President … Continue reading
-
Pool repairs nearly complete in Elliot Lake – reopening soon
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake says repairs to the Ruben Yi-Juuti (EE-yuti) pool are nearly complete and expect it to be opened by early March. The facility has been closed since July 2nd of last year … Continue reading
-
Gelinas speaks out about her concerns with constant hospital closure in Thessalon
By Rosalind Russell – Over the last year, the Thessalon hospital site overseen by the North Shore Health Network has had to shut down its emergency department several times due to a shortage of physicians. Nickel Belt MPP, France Gelinas … Continue reading
-
Algoma Public Health to honour community leaders supporting young children and unveil Hall of Champions
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health will celebrate the recipients of the 2025 Public Health Champion – Early Years Edition Award, recognizing local leaders who help the youngest children in the district grow, learn, and thrive. Officials say the … Continue reading
-
Mexico situation easing for Canadians
By Rosalind Russell – Some schedules may be altered but several Canadian airlines say flights are set to resume to and from Puerto Vallarta and other Mexican locations today (Tues). Dozens of Canadian flights were cancelled yesterday (Mon) amid the … Continue reading
Submit News Tip
© 2026 Around & About, All rights reserved. Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Designed & Hosted by Sudbury Web Design
