By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health is leading the annual Mental Illness Awareness Week from October 6th to October 12th.  Co-chair Florence Budden says the theme for MIAW 2024, “Access for All: Time … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Algoma’s Annual General Meeting held Wednesday in Sault Ste. Marie was a celebration of 70 years of inclusivity and honouring volunteers who support the organization.  John Policicchio, CLA Executive Director says moving forward, it … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – This Saturday is the First Annual Back the Pink fundraiser in Elliot Lake.  The breast cancer fundraiser music event will be held at Dunlop Lake Lodge with all the money raised going to the Oncology Department … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Royal Canadian Legion is providing the venue for the Annual Charity Coat Drive.  According to the release, the organization is collecting outerwear and blanks to distribute to those in need for the coming … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – One hundred Hydro One employees are heading south to help Georgia Power crews restore power following the effects of Hurricane Helene.  Officials say the storm has caused widespread destruction and power outages across the southeastern United States, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Anglican Archbishop Anne Germand will oversee the 100th anniversary celebrations of St. George Church in Espanola this weekend.  Reverend Beverly Van der Jagt says there will be a joint service with the United Church this coming … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Kevin Oschefski’s walk for the cure got underway on Tuesday.   The Country 90.5 FM morning host is walking 129 km from the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury to North Bay’s downtown CIBC branch.  Earlier this year, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Multiple bids have come in for the architectural design of the new arena/community centre in the City of Greater Sudbury.  The $200-million centre is one step closer to reality with five bids submitted for its architectural design.  Three … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has launched its new strategic plan for the next five years.   Chair, Anne-Marie Gélineault says as part of the process, CS Grand Nord organized a series of consultations to gather … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg in Espanola will be marking Sisters in Spirit Day this Thursday. The Sisters in Spirit Vigil is a national event held annually on October 4th to honour Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender Diverse … Continue reading →