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Sudbury says yes, Algoma says no – to merger
By Rosalind Russell – Two large health units will not be merging. Yesterday afternoon, the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts met to consider and vote on a motion to merge with Algoma Public Health. According to … Continue reading
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Victim Specialist now available for Elliot Lake area
By Rosalind Russell – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police has welcomed a Victim Specialist at the Elliot Lake detachment. Constable Phil Young says the OPP Victim-Centred Approach Team, commonly called VCAT, aims to implement the building blocks of the … Continue reading
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Tree of Lights Fundraiser
By Grant Lewis – Any guesses where this picture was taken? No…….in the garage at The Manor in Little Current and yes that is indeed a bed. A new one in fact; one of 23 brand new beds being assembled … Continue reading
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School boards reschedule PA Day to April 8th due to solar eclipse
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon, Rainbow District School Board, Sudbury Catholic District School Board and Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord have rescheduled the April 19th Professional Activity Day as a regular school day. According to the … Continue reading
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NSHN Clinical Assessment Centres & Oximetry Outreach Program closure
By Rosalind Russell – After nearly four years in operation, the Clinical Assessment Centres in Blind River and Thessalon, and the Oximetry Outreach Program operated by the North Shore Health Network will be closing soon. Network CEO Tim Vine says … Continue reading
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The cost of eating well in Algoma
By Rosalind Russell – With the increase in the cost of living, the results of Algoma Public Health’s 2023 Nutritious Food Basket survey may come as no surprise. Health unit registered dietitian, Sarah Devine, says the agency carries out the … Continue reading
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And the winner is……
By Grant Lewis – Everyone is smiling …..but especially the lucky lady two in from the left. Mary Lou Hussak was our grand prize winner in round#2 of the Espanola Lions Catch the Ace draw held on VALENTINE’S DAY! … Continue reading
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Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council renames arena
By Rosalind Russell – Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council has agreed to rename the Massey Area Arena in memory of a past mayor. Councillor Mike Mercieca proposed the arena be renamed in honour of the late Maurice Cazabon who was the … Continue reading
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FoodCycler application process extended
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has extended the deadline for registration to be a part of the FoodCycler to the end of the month. Joel Yusko, manager of special projects, says there are limited units of the desktop … Continue reading
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