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Health unit’s Medical Officer of Health clarifies misconceptions about opioid deaths
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts acting Medical Officer of Health and CEO Dr. Mustafa Hirji released some data on opioid deaths last week. He says most local drug poisoning deaths in the districts are in private … Continue reading
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Elks Giving Back
By Beth McVey – Espanola Elks #346 presented cheque to Espanola Hospital Auxiliary. This money was raised at the fall Elimination dinner draw.
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Inaugural North Shore Corridor arm wrestling tournament a big success
By Rosalind Russell – The first High School Arm Wrestling Tournament in the North was held this week hosted by Espanola High School. There were 56 athletes entered into the Spanish River Invitational with representation from three schools: Espanola High, … Continue reading
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Espanola Elks Hamper Fund set to go
By Rosalind Russell – There will be plenty of purple to be seen on Saturday at the Espanola Mall. The Espanola Elks are hosting their 49th Annual Christmas Hamper Fund Drive to raise funds to feed an average of 150 … Continue reading
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New Vitals Machine Now in Use at the Richards Landing–Matthews Site
By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network has been able to introduce a new piece of vital equipment at its Richards Landing–Matthews Site According to the release, the Emergency Department has a new Root Masimo Vitals Machine, an … Continue reading
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FONOM likes new federal measures to support steel and softwood lumber industries
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says there’s a lot to like with new federal measures to support Canada’s steel and softwood lumber industries. Among other things, the federal plan includes strengthened protections for domestic producers, expanded financial supports for companies … Continue reading
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Algoma Public Health launches 2025 Public Health Champion – Early Years Edition
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health is launch of this year’s Public Health Champion – Early Years Edition, celebrating people and organizations who make a difference in the lives of young children and families across the Algoma district. Dr. … Continue reading
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Blue-green algal bloom reported in Lake Apsey
A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in Lake Apsey. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that after testing samples taken on November 24, 2025, from that bloom, blue-green algae … Continue reading
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Journey to Bethlehem 2025 – a North Shore tradition
By Rosalind Russell – It’s been over 30 years since Beth and Mack Emiry of Massey had a dream to tell the Christmas story as a living interpretation of the “Journey to Bethlehem”. According to the release, it began on … Continue reading
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Ringette comes home – remembering Red McCarthy
By Rosalind Russell – Greater Sudbury’s U16A Ringette team is proud to bring the game back to where it all began in Espanola. According to Laura Aubrey Wragg, this is not just a game, it is a tribute to the … Continue reading
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