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 →

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 →

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 →

By Beth McVey – Espanola Elks #346 presented cheque to Espanola Hospital Auxiliary. This money was raised at the fall Elimination dinner draw. 

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →