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École catholique Georges Vanier unveils new wellness space
By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake school has opened a new wellness classroom for its elementary students. Renée Mathis, Principal of École catholique Georges Vanier says the school celebrated the official opening yesterday. She says the space is designed … Continue reading
MASSEY RESIDENT WINS $350,000 TOP PRIZE WITH INTANT BANCO
TORONTO, ON – Santana Bob of Massey is $350,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT BANCO (Game #2516). The 28-year-old mother of one said she’s been playing INSTANT games with OLG since she was old enough to purchase a ticket. Now, … Continue reading
Teachers go back to school focusing on technology
By Rosalind Russell – Technology teachers in Rainbow Schools are engaging in ongoing training to support student learning on industry-standard equipment installed in technology classrooms in Espanola, Manitoulin Island and Sudbury. Education director Bruce Bourget says the training is provided … Continue reading
One client; One record – unifying the public health records network
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts has launched a new program that will unify the health network throughout its jurisdiction by creating a single, unified client record. Officials say it will simplify processes, reduce duplication, and support … Continue reading
HSN awarded national recognition for healthy workplace
By Rosalind Russell – Health Science North is being recognized on the national front for their workplace culture. The Sudbury-based hospital network has received the Excellence Canada Healthy Workplace Silver Award, a national recognition that affirms the facility’s commitment to … Continue reading
Espanola Men’s Bonspiel has a full slate for the weekend
By Rosalind Russell – The 2026 Espanola Men’s Bonspiel returns this weekend with 25 teams in the field including the Northern Ontario Provincial Men’s Champions, Team MacEwan, three-time defending bonspiel champion, Team Assad and Team Robert from Sault Ste. Marie … Continue reading
Sables-Spanish Rivers Township and Espanola recognized at ROMA
By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers and the Town of Espanola were both recognized at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference held late last week. Ontario Rural Affairs Minister, Lisa Thompson, announced the creation of the Rural … Continue reading
Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service seeking information on missing man
By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is seeking any information on a missing local man. According to the release, officers are actively looking for Peter John Bluff, a 40-year-old man, who went missing late last week. He … Continue reading
Blind River School closed while death investigated – reopens today
By Rosalind Russell – The East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police informed students and staff at École St. Joseph in Blind River that the school was closed yesterday after a sudden death on the property. Constable Beverley Gauthier says yesterday morning … Continue reading
GST credit is being raised
By Rosalind Russell – Ottawa is increasing the amount of money Canadians will receive through the GST credit, to help deal with a rise in food prices. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada’s Groceries and Essentials Benefit will put hundreds … Continue reading
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