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Laurentian University to Host 2026 North American University Mine Rescue Competition

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University will be hosting teams from across North America as the host of the North American University Mine Rescue Competition, which is going to be held February 16th to 21st. The event will bring nine … Continue reading

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Community Fund Proposals now being accepted for United Way

By Rosalind Russell – The United Way Centraide North East Ontario is accepting Expressions of Interest for its 2026/2027 Community Fund.  Executive Director Cory Roslyn says registered charities and qualified organizations in the north east are invited to apply until … Continue reading

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Six school boards under provincial supervision – including North Bay and Parry Sound

By Rosalind Russell – Six school boards in Ontario are now under provincial supervision to address concerns related to growing deficits, depleting reserves and mismanagement.   Yesterday morning (Mon), Education Minister Paul Calandra announced the Near North Board – which … Continue reading

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Espanola Elks Hamper Fund a huge success

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elks 49th Annual Hamper Fund was phenomenal this year … just over $10,000 raised and donations are still coming in. The average hamper filled with a turkey and all the fixings for a complete … Continue reading

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Hundreds of students participate in volleyball tourney

By Rosalind Russell – Last week, more than 460 Francophone students from 19 elementary and secondary schools from across Northern Ontario gathered in Sudbury to take part in Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon 2025 Franco-du-Nord Volleyball Tournament.  Education director, Tom Michaud … Continue reading

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Gore Bay Medical Centre welcomes third doctor

By Rosalind Russell – The Mayor of Gore Bay, Ron Lane, has welcomed a third new doctor to the community. Lane says their new physician is Dr. Wendy Davie who has now settled in the community and has now opened … Continue reading

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Accreditation with Commendation for Elliot Lake hospital

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake is celebrating a major milestone after receiving Accreditation with Commendation from Accreditation Canada.  President and CEO Kelli-Ann Lemieux says the accreditation reflects the dedication of the people who make … Continue reading

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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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