By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says several priorities affecting our northern communities were advanced at this year’s AMO conference. FONOM says they met with provincial ministers, parliamentary assistants and federal officials discussing northern highways, policing … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province’s education minister says he’s optimistic about the ongoing negotiations with Ontario education unions. The unions, representing over 255,000 teachers and education workers, are currently in contract negotiations. Paul Calandra says there’s been a bit … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – One of Northern Ontario’s most significant historical landmarks on Manitoulin Island continues to connect past and present through a collaboration between a Laurentian Professor Emeritus and a current student.  Located on Manitoulin Island, the Sheguiandah archaeological … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →