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Jordan’s Princple funding commitment by the feds
By Rosalind Russell – Ottawa is committing $1.55 billion to a program that ensures First Nations children have equal access to the care and services they need to live healthy, happy lives. The federal funding will renew Jordan’s Principle until … Continue reading
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Local MPP responds to Thessalon Hospital Emergency Department closures
By Rosalind Russell – The MPP for the Algoma-Manitoulin riding, Bill Rosenberg, lives in Thessalon and says he is aware of the multiple closures over the last year of the emergency department at the local hospital. Rosenberg says he share … Continue reading
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New CEO hired by City of Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Mayor Andrew Wannan and Council have appointed Matthew Hough city’s new Chief Administrative Officer, effective March 16th. Wannan says Hough brings over 25 years of senior executive leadership experience in complex public-sector and community-serving … Continue reading
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Fundraiser to help Espanola family following a fire
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola family needs support from the community following a fire A couple with two young children have been displaced by a fire that occurred earlier this week and need the public’s help.Next Thursday, March 7th … Continue reading
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21 years of madness, music and dance!
By Rosalind Russell – More than 325 Grade 5 and 6 students from French-language elementary schools in the Sudbury and French River region will take part in a French-focused gathering in Sudbury today. According to the release, the cultural event … Continue reading
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Weir Canada expanding in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Weir Canada, which specializes in mining technology solutions has begun the expansion to their facility in Elliot Lake. Mayor Andrew Wannan and Ms. Natalie Bray, Director of Clerks and Planning Services joined Troy Irving Operations Manager of Weir Canada’s Elliot … Continue reading
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Thessalon’s Algoma Manor receiving funding for specialized care and more beds
By Rosalind Russell – Seventeen new long-term care homes participating in specialized dementia programs are receiving supports from the Ontario government, including the Algoma Manor Nursing Home in Thessalon. The Ford government says the 17 homes are all participating in … Continue reading
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Urban teens taste the Northern Ontario Indigenous lifestyle in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Several teenagers from a school in Montreal are living the Northern Ontario Indigenous lifestyle in Espanola this week. Jesuit Father Leonard Altilia and guidance counsellor Mike Greczkowski have brought 18 boys, all teens, from the Loyola … Continue reading
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Anishinabek Police Service officially joins the Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Police Service has onboarded onto the Ontario Provincial Police Provincial Bail Compliance Dashboard (PBCD). Regional Inspector Dory Cook says the dashboard is aimed at monitoring and sharing information about individuals on bail for firearms-related … Continue reading
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Female artist focus of International Women’s Day exhibit in Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – The Timber Village Museum in Blind River is focusing its International Women’s Day on an exhibit by on a female artist who hails from the town but now lives in southern Ontario. Bridget Tremblay is a … Continue reading
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