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Wiikwemkoong youth wins Teen Girls Hoop Dance Championship 2026 

By Rosalind Russell – A Wiikwemkoong teen, Emilee Ann Pitawanakwat recently traveled to Park City, Utah to compete in a Hoop Dance competition hosted by the American Indian Services in Park City.  According to the release, over the course of two days, she competed in … Continue reading

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NOSM Northern Pathway

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario School of Medicine University is partnering with McMaster in Hamilton to help rehabilitation sciences students train closer to home and build careers in the region.   NOSM says The Northern Practice Pathway builds … Continue reading

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Espanola Family Health Team Reaches Major Milestone in Connecting Residents to Primary Care

Espanola, ON – The Espanola Family Health Team is proud to announce a significant achievement in improving access to primary care for residents in the Espanola area. As part of a province-wide initiative led by Ontario’s Primary Care Action Team, … Continue reading

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Rainbow Board one of four in Canada to achieve 100 per cent EcoSchools certification 

As one of only four school boards in Canada to achieve 100 per cent EcoSchools certification, Rainbow District School Board continues to lead the way in environmental learning and climate action. This year, schools earned either Platinum or Gold, the … Continue reading

Veteran’s Walk

By Rosalind Russell – The Veteran’s Walk in Massey as completed in record time, thanks to the generosity of local volunteers and veterans. US veteran, Elmo Mitchell US Navy Seabee, from Mustang, Oklahoma was in tears at the creation happening … Continue reading

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Memorandum of Understanding signed for Step Up Step Down Youth Mental Health Program

By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Compass to deliver the educational component for a new youth mental health program being offered in Sudbury this fall. Compass CEO Mark Fraser says … Continue reading

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Black Creek Sno-Trails an economic boon for Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – Black Creek Sno-Trails has become a popular tourism stop for people coming into Espanola. Dennis Lendrum, who oversees the trails, says there are so many visitors, dozens a week, he is unable to keep count, and … Continue reading

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Painting of Veteran’s Walk underway in Massey

By Rosalind Russell – Members and supporters of the Massey Royal Canadian Legion Branch #432 are thrilled to see the work start on the painting of their new Veteran’s Walk. Painting got underway earlier this week and is expected to … Continue reading

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Missing man found deceased following search

By Rosalind Russell – A man who has been missing since Tuesday has been found deceased. Greater Sudbury Police says members of their Search and Rescue Team, Emergency Response Unit, and K9 Unit, in collaboration with North Shore Search and … Continue reading

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Anishinabek Nation reacts to pipeline announcement

By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation says the announcement of the Northern Shield Energy Corridor has blindsided First Nations. Along with saying the project represents a significant threat to their land, water, and future generations, Grand Council Chief Linda … Continue reading

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