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New HART hub opens in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is expanding access to mental health and addictions care with the launch of a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub in Sudbury. According to the release, HART Hubs connect people to … Continue reading
Espanola Skating Carnival set for early March
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Skating Club will be hosting their annual ice show this coming March. The show themed The Edge of Colour will be held at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex on Saturday March 7th at 5:00pm. … Continue reading
Manitoulin Health Centre launches campaign for ultrasound machines
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre has launched its new campaign for two ultrasound machines. Hospital CEO, President Paula Fields, says ultrasound imaging is a vital diagnostic tool used in many areas of care including emergency medicine, obstetrics … Continue reading
Algoma Public Health begins process for suspensions due to lack of immunizations
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health will soon send follow-up letters to parents and guardians across the Algoma region. Dr. Tuinema, the Associate Medical Officer of Health at Algoma Public Health says the letters will inform families if the agency does … Continue reading
Laurentian University union meets with strikers will today following mediation talks
By Rosalind Russell – Mediation talks between Laurentian University and members of the faculty association returned to the bargaining table over the last two days. According to the release, the union, which has around 450 full- and- part-time members, will … Continue reading
Annual Sagamok Anishnawbek Forestry Open House
By Rosalind Russell – Sagamok-Anishinabek First Nation is hosting its annual Forestry Open House today. The annual gathering is where experts in the field come together to talk about forestry policies, ongoing projects, new partnerships and more. The focus will … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools Elementary Cross-Country Skiing Race
By Rosalind Russell – Over 250 elementary students from Grades 3 to 8 in Rainbow Schools will hit the trails for a cross-country skiing race this Thursday, February 12 at the Walden Cross Country Trails. Walden Public School teacher and race co-organizer Stefan Skogberg says it’s … Continue reading
Manitoulin business leader elected to chair Science North
By Rosalind Russell – A well-known business leader will be overseeing the board that governs Science North in Sudbury. Science North’s Ashley Larose says Jeff Smith, the vice chair of Manitoulin Transport and the Manitoulin Group of Companies, has been appointed as chair … Continue reading
Kap Paper completing engineering design study
By Rosalind Russell – There’s more federal funding to support the softwood lumber sector in the Northeast Region. Ottawa is helping Kap Paper complete an engineering design study to support a pivot in its operations toward growth markets. Industry Minister Melanie Joly … Continue reading
Espanola hockey hero has passed away
By Rosalind Russell – One of Espanola’s former hockey greats has passed away. Robert (Bob) Jones was born and raised in Espanola, the eldest of four boys, and a local hockey star. His hockey journey began with the Kitchener Rangers, … Continue reading

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