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Bélanger supports Greater Sudbury Police Board’s Call for Involuntary Addiction Treatment
By Rosalind Russell – MP Jim Bélanger is calling on both the provincial and federal governments to provide stronger support for Northern Ontario communities struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. In a letter to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones … Continue reading
Missing man in Massey – any information is much appreciated
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin OPP is asking anyone with information to help them in their search for a missing Massey. According to the release, Ryan Watson was last seen on Monday, August 16, at approximately 4:15 PM on Salter … Continue reading
North Shore Health Network is looking at creating a single-hospital site
By Rosalind Russell – North Shore Health Network is a single healthcare organization made up of three sites located in Blind River, Thessalon and Richards Landing, but is looking at forming a single-hospital site. According to the release, the board … Continue reading
AMO conference sees social services board focus on child care
By Rosalind Russell – Member social services boards of Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association have met with ministers to discuss the future of child care and early years services at the Association of Municipalities. According to the release, NOSDA members … Continue reading
Mayors tackling homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario’s big city mayors, including Paul Lefebvre of Sudbury, are renewing their call for action on the homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis through the next phase of the Solve the Crisis: From Crisis Response to … Continue reading
Hospital and public health meet to discuss health priorities
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre leadership met with Public Health Sudbury & Districts leadership team recently to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration while addressing shared population health priorities in the region. According to the release, … Continue reading
Early childhood educators to receive some funding
By Rosalind Russell – The federal government is also introducing a new initiative, one that focuses on early childhood educators. Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu says $5.4 million in funding will support the hiring and retention of early … Continue reading
Wildfires and other climate changes focus of criticism by public service workers
By Rosalind Russell – The union representing 80,000 federal public service workers is warning government cuts are undermining Canada’s ability to prepare, prevent and respond to emergencies at a time when climate disasters are intensifying across Canada. According to the … Continue reading
Data Centre Playbook focuses on energy and related costs
By Rosalind Russell – The province is looking for public input on its newly announced Data Centre Playbook. According to the release, the Ontario Government says the playbook will be a key enabler of its forthcoming artificial intelligence strategy to … Continue reading
English Catholic school board makes cuts; unions say that strains the staff
By Rosalind Russell – The Huron Superior Roman Catholic School Board has made staffing cuts as part of the upcoming budget, but the news does not sit well with two unions. In a joint statement, both CUPE 4148 and the … Continue reading
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