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Sudbury mourning loss of second councillor
By Rosalind Russell – Sudbury is mourning the loss of another city councillor. Officials have released a statement stating Ward 3 Councillor Gerry Montpellier has died. No cause of death was released. His death occurred on the same day … Continue reading
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Catch the Ace at work
By Grant Lewis – Valentines Day was this year was a great day for nine community organizations. Thanks to the support of the community, Espanola Lions Catch the Ace was able to donate funds to the following: Massey Museum $1,000, … Continue reading
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Community Living asking community to Sign #5ToSurvive petition
By Rosalind Russell – Community Living organizations are petitioning the provincial government for more funding for people with developmental disabilities including Espanola and Algoma. The two are joining their peers in asking people to sign the #5toSurvive petition to increase … Continue reading
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Author wants your Chi-Cheemaun photos and stories – 50th anniversary around the corner
By Rosalind Russell – An author is looking for your photos and stories to share in a commemorative book to mark the 50th anniversary of the MS Chi-Cheemaun. The ferry has run from May to October annually since its maiden … Continue reading
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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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