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Funding for multiple Thessalon projects for hard services, seniors and recreation
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg was in his hometown late last week to present funding for various local initiatives. Rosenberg presented the Town of Thessalon its Ministry of Infrastructure 2025 grant of $803,000 for the Northern Development … Continue reading
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All the school buses are back on the road in the Manitoulin and Sudbury districts
By Rosalind Russell – Following the massive snow storm nearly two weeks ago, the Sudbury Services Consortium that oversees busing across Manitoulin Island, the North Shore Corridor and the City of Greater Sudbury, says all the school buses are back … Continue reading
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Work begins on restoring Lancer Dome in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Work on restoring the Lancer Dome, the athletic community facility in Greater Sudbury, adjacent to Lasalle High School, has begun. Superintendent of Business Adam Guilbault Rainbow District School Board received approval to proceed with the restoration … Continue reading
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First Nations organization speak out against aerial spraying
By Rosalind Russell – The member First Nations of the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 were successful last year in their push to have no aerial spraying in their treaty territories, which led to the government canceling last year’s program. … Continue reading
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The 2026 Tournoi des Étoiles showcases school hockey
By Rosalind Russell – This week, Sudbury came alive with the excitement of hockey as over 600 players, coaches, and chaperones from across the province gathered for the 17th edition of the Tournoi des Étoiles, organized by Conseil scolaire du Grand … Continue reading
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Immunization Record update required for families who have received a suspension order
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health has began issuing suspension orders for students of incomplete vaccination records. According to the release, Under Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act, students must be vaccinated against certain diseases to attend school. The … Continue reading
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New chancellor for Laurentian University – Kristan Straub
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University’s new Chancellor is Kristan Straub, a well-known bilingual leader and champion of Indigenous economic sovereignty. Vice-Chancellor, President Dr. Lynn Wells says Straub’s relationship with Laurentian spans generations, not only as an alumnus, but also … Continue reading
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Motion to rescind support of Massey Solar Project defeated
By Rosalind Russell – A motion to rescind support of the Massey Solar Project has been defeated by Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. It means Potentia Renewables now gets the go-ahead to apply for the 600-acre solar project. The motion was defeated … Continue reading
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