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LU’s internet is down due to cyber incident
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University has not had Internet access for the last week due to what officials call a cyber incident, which they say has affected most of their digital services. According to the university, the incident was … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Special Olympics athletes excited for nationals
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Special Olympians are gearing up to head to the national games being held in Calgary, Alberta, next week, February 27th to March 2nd. Six athletes and three coaches will be part of Special Olympics Ontario’s … Continue reading
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SIU called in to investigate shooting in Greater Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the serious injuries suffered by a 40-year-old man on Wednesday in Greater Sudbury. According to the release, on Wednesday morning, Greater Sudbury Police Service officers went … Continue reading
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Seniors being targeted with scam in the Elliot Lake area
By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police is warning the public, particularly seniors, about a suspected fraud in the Elliot Lake area involving heating or air systems. Constable Phil Young says if you receive any unsolicited communication by … Continue reading
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New committee proposing expanded Community Days
By Rosalind Russell – A group of community-minded Blind River volunteers have formed a committee proposing an expansion of Community Days set for July 11th to 13th. Committee spokespersons Nathalie Dubois and Sommer Francoeur met with council this week to … Continue reading
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“Northern Hospitals are poised for catastrophe” says MPP Michael Mantha
QUEEN’S PARK – Today during Question Period in the legislature, Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha pressed the Premier on the financial pressures facing public hospitals in the North. Following a worrying report by Ontario’s Auditor General in the fall and a … Continue reading
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Espanola Service Canada has a new home
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Service Canada is no longer located in the south end of town. After over 20 years in the south end, the federal agency has moved to a more modern location at the intersection of Highway … Continue reading
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Increase in drug poisonings in the Public Health Sudbury coverage area
The Community Drug Strategies and Public Health Sudbury & Districts have received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings, overdose, and unexpected reactions from the use of substances in their coverage area including the North Shore Corridor … Continue reading
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OPP remind public to watch for deer on roadways
By Rosalind Russell – Deer are on the move and the East Algoma OPP wants motorists to be alert when travelling, especially on the Trans-Canada Highway. Constable Bev Gauthier says so far this month, the OPP has investigated 24 motor … Continue reading
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Fire out at Elliot Lake landfill
By Rosalind Russell – A fire was put out overnight on Wednesday at the landfill in Elliot Lake. The fire broke out late Tuesday afternoon and the Elliot Lake Firefighters had to close off road access while they fought the … Continue reading
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