By Rosalind Russell – Around 100 people, including students, took in Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day activities at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre south of Espanola yesterday. Executive Director Edwina McDonald says the gathering opened with a Sunrise Ceremony and lighting … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has opened a new transitional housing project called Val’s Place earlier this week. The community came together on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of at Nookomisnaang Shelter, the new seven-unit, 15-bed transitional housing … Continue reading →

By Katie Cooper – The Group-Based Knee Replacement Rehab Program outlines a rehabilitation program launched by the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre (ERHHC) for patients recovering from total knee replacement surgery. The initiative is designed to maintain high-quality, evidence-based … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters. According to various school sources, students are being encouraged to wear orange shirts to mark the day. The orange … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The feast day of St. Michael, the archangel and overcomer of the Devil, is a Christian celebration based on the ancient Celtic calendar.  Its main importance in people’s lives was that of a seasonal signpost in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary members across the province will be on site at various locations throughout Ontario this weekend in support of local food banks. Operation Full Plate will be hosted by officers, auxiliary … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Radiation Safety Institution of Canada is coming to Elliot Lake to host information sessions on Radon. Institute president, Natalia Mozayani, says their organization has deep historical roots in Elliot Lake, having originally been founded in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of a rise in drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. According to the agency, the community reports suggest that some of … Continue reading →

By Éric Boutilier – The Government of Canada has (finally) taken some tangible steps forward to breathe new life into VIA Rail’s long-distance, regional and remote train services. Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced an investment of 4.7 billion dollars … Continue reading →