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Men’s bonspiel held in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – It was a full house for the annual Espanola Men’s Bonspiel this weekend. Games began on Friday and continued until the finals on Sunday with Team Mike Assad winning the title and bragging rights. Sixteen teams took … Continue reading
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Findings of transit study released to focus groups
By Rosalind Russell – Last year, an Elliot Lake researcher, Rachel Barber, conducted a study of Elliot Lake’s public bus service with a focus on adult healthcare access via public transportation in the city. During the online presentation, she says for … Continue reading
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Blind River student Meghan Raddon captures gold medal from Royal Conservatory of Music
By Rosalind Russell – Meghan Raddon, a Grade 12 student at École Secondaire Catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River, recently won a gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music after achieving the best results in Canada in the Level 7 singing exam. … Continue reading
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UPDATE: Search for missing Sudbury councillor continues
Photos: Greater Sudbury Police Det. Staff Sgt. Barry Ornella held a press conference yesterday to answer reporters’ questions about the search for missing city councillor Michael Vagnini. Police have yet to locate the missing man or his vehicle. Photo of … Continue reading
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Former Massey Mayor has passed away
By Rosalind Russell – A long-time former mayor of Massey has passed away. Maurice Cazabon was the mayor of the Town of Massey long before amalgamation as a township, serving in the role through the 1970s and 80s. As mayor … Continue reading
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Housing a challenge for many in the North Shore corridor
By Rosalind Russell – If you are looking for a place to rent or even to buy, it is not easy in the North Shore corridor. Canada Mortgage and Housing says rental housing supply is ‘vastly insufficient’ across the country, … Continue reading
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Toxic Drugs Summit – solutions and actions
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts has released a detailed report on strategies to deal with toxic drugs. The report documents the priorities from the December 7 and 8, 2023, Greater Sudbury Summit on Toxic Drugs. Dr. … Continue reading
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By Rosalind Russell – It’s Groundhog Day … Early spring or 6 more weeks of winter? Wiarton Willie’s prediction is set to take place at 8:07 a.m. ET.
People are gathering in Wiarton, Ont., Friday morning for the annual Groundhog Day festivities. Wiarton Willie, an albino groundhog, is expected to make his prediction about whether there will be an early spring or six more weeks of winter at … Continue reading
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Espanola Council appoints Joseph Burke as next Chief Administrative Officer-Clerk
The Town of Espanola Council has appointed Joseph Burke as the Chief Administrative Officer – Clerk for Corporation of the Town of Espanola. Following the recent resignation of CAO-Treasurer Allan Hewitt, Council reorganized administrative leadership responsibilities including the appointment of … Continue reading
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Cambrian College introduces Registered Nurse Prescribing Training
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College is introducing training that will allow registered nurses to prescribe some medications. Janice Clarke, Cambrian’s Vice-President Academic, says the Registered Nurse Prescribing Program is for nurses currently working in the profession, who are in … Continue reading
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