By Rosalind Russell – Greater Sudbury Police say an investigation is underway into the death of a six-year-old pedestrian. According to the release, just before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, officers responded to a serious collision involving a pedestrian … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Over 300 young chess masters will meet today for the 10th Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament.  According to the release, the competition, hosted by École Saint-Joseph in Wawa, will bring together Francophone students from across the north-east including Blind River … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Manor Nursing Home has expanded its current Clinical Services. Officials say it will now include specialized pain management and additional specialist supports.  Manor CEO Pamela Ficociello says the expanded services will operate under the name … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Starting today, Ambulance Communications Officers in the Sudbury Central Ambulance Communications Centre will adopt the Medical Priority Dispatch System. Officials say it’s to improve the deployment of paramedic resources and alleviate the pressure on emergency departments … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores brought a jurisdiction motion before the courts seeking to end the Community Voices Committee’s application for Judicial Review before it can be fully heard in Divisional Court. However, according to the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A town hall meeting is being hosted in Nairn & Hyman Township for the workers who are affected by the imminent closure of the Interfor Nairn Sawmill and Planer. Township Mayor Amy Mazey, Nickel Belt MPP … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The LaCloche Art Show organizing committee has chosen its Artist of Distinction for this year’s showing. Volunteer Suzanne Miron says Robert Potvin is an award-winning artist born in the town of Grimsby, Ontario and now resides … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Three local area museums, one on North Shore, two on Manitoulin Island, are opening exhibits for the summer season for tourists and residents alike. The Gore Bay Museum is opening its Christie’s Art ‘Heartfelt Heritage – … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Huron Shores Family Health Team and the North Shore Health Network will benefit from not one, but two new doctors. According to the release, Dr. Nima Nassehi has joined the team at its Blind River … Continue reading →