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Algoma Public Health begins process for suspensions due to lack of immunizations
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health will soon send follow-up letters to parents and guardians across the Algoma region. Dr. Tuinema, the Associate Medical Officer of Health at Algoma Public Health says the letters will inform families if the agency does … Continue reading
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Laurentian University union meets with strikers will today following mediation talks
By Rosalind Russell – Mediation talks between Laurentian University and members of the faculty association returned to the bargaining table over the last two days. According to the release, the union, which has around 450 full- and- part-time members, will … Continue reading
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Annual Sagamok Anishnawbek Forestry Open House
By Rosalind Russell – Sagamok-Anishinabek First Nation is hosting its annual Forestry Open House today. The annual gathering is where experts in the field come together to talk about forestry policies, ongoing projects, new partnerships and more. The focus will … Continue reading
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Rainbow Schools Elementary Cross-Country Skiing Race
By Rosalind Russell – Over 250 elementary students from Grades 3 to 8 in Rainbow Schools will hit the trails for a cross-country skiing race this Thursday, February 12 at the Walden Cross Country Trails. Walden Public School teacher and race co-organizer Stefan Skogberg says it’s … Continue reading
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Manitoulin business leader elected to chair Science North
By Rosalind Russell – A well-known business leader will be overseeing the board that governs Science North in Sudbury. Science North’s Ashley Larose says Jeff Smith, the vice chair of Manitoulin Transport and the Manitoulin Group of Companies, has been appointed as chair … Continue reading
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Kap Paper completing engineering design study
By Rosalind Russell – There’s more federal funding to support the softwood lumber sector in the Northeast Region. Ottawa is helping Kap Paper complete an engineering design study to support a pivot in its operations toward growth markets. Industry Minister Melanie Joly … Continue reading
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Espanola hockey hero has passed away
By Rosalind Russell – One of Espanola’s former hockey greats has passed away. Robert (Bob) Jones was born and raised in Espanola, the eldest of four boys, and a local hockey star. His hockey journey began with the Kitchener Rangers, … Continue reading
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Former education director to fill trustee vacancy
By Rosalind Russell – The former education director of the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon has been appointed to a vacant trustee seat until the fall election. Suzanne Salituri, CSC Nouvelon Chair, says former education director, Lyse-Anne Papineau, has been appointed … Continue reading
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Huron Shores looking for ideas of a new lumberjack
By Rosalind Russell – Huron Shores youth council wants to host a contest to help create a new statue for its’ Iron Bridge Historical Museum. According to the release, the statue of the current lumberjack need replacing. The municipality is … Continue reading
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Canada Post and CUPW finalize tentative agreements
By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have now finalized the tentative agreements for the Urban and RSMC bargaining units. According to the release, after reaching tentative agreements in December, the parties recently … Continue reading
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