By Rosalind Russell – The Greater Sudbury Police is investigating a fire at a vacant Sudbury hospital that took place Wednesday night. Police Communications Kaitlyn Dunn says around 10:00 p.m. on May 21st, the 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre received a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts has welcomed some local representation on its board. Aligned with its commitment to reconciliation and advancing Public Health’s Indigenous Engagement Governance ReconciliAction Framework, the board welcomed Angela Recollet as Greater Sudbury … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A new initiative is bringing digital learning directly to seniors in Elliot Lake. The CyberSmarts for Seniors Project is delivered by Raknas Inc., a local corporation, in collaboration with Golden Voices, the seniors-focused division of the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Government of Ontario is investing $11.3 million in five forestry research, innovation and modernization projects in northeastern Ontario, including Manitoulin Island.   Kevin Holland, the Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, says the investments from … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is notifying the residents and businesses on the municipal system they could see changes in their water pressure.  The town has contracted with Landmark Municipal Services to carry out an inspection and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions says hospital spending on for-profit staffing agencies jumped by 216% in Northeastern Ontario over 10 years.    The union cites a new study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake is launching a new Hospitalist Program aimed at improving patient care and the overall hospital experience.   Hospital CEO Kelli-Ann Lemieux says under the new model, two dedicated physicians will provide … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell -North Shore Search and Rescue says it’s hoping to sell all 5,000 tickets to this year’s Canada Day Duck Race.Fundraising Chair Steve Jackson says the proceeds will go towards the 2025-26 operating costs. He says that without any … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The 46th Annual La Cloche Art Show will be taking place June 28th to July 05th in Whitefish Falls (20 minutes south of Espanola). Chair Sue Miron says their distinguished artist this year is Paulette Stewart of … Continue reading →