By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College says Jennifer Taback is the new chair of the Board of Governors.  Taback is a member of the Shawanaga First Nation and lives in Greater Sudbury.  She has worked in the design industry for … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Several businesses from Manitoulin Island and the North Shore Corridor will be part of the 2024 Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. FedNor officially opens the Pavilion today with a ceremonial ribbon … Continue reading →

Increased military traffic can be expected on major highways in Northern Ontario for the next three days.  Canadian Army Reserve personnel and vehicles from northern units of 33 Canadian Brigade Group (33 CBG) will be moving personnel and equipment from … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Suzanne Salituri, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon President, has announced the appointment of Tom Michaud to the position of Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer.  She says Michaud brings educational training, administrative management and relevant teaching experience to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A direct delivery stream of the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund is opens to municipalities today.  Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré says a billion dollars is being made available to municipalities for urgent infrastructure needs that directly … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Larry’s Place Fresh Start Shelter for Men’s 3rd Annual Homeless Challenge had some excellent results in Elliot Lake. Rebecca Kelterborn, the Administrative Assistant with the organizer Maplegate House for Women says for several days last week, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Tragic and unacceptable.   That from federal Health Minister Mark Holland after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency determined a third-party manufacturer at the centre of a plant-based refrigerated beverage recall was not adhering to Health Canada’s policy … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province is giving every Ontarian a $200 tax rebate. Premier Doug Ford says families are struggling with the high costs of the federal carbon tax and interest rates, so Wednesday’s Fall Economic Statement included the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post says it has presented new global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers – aimed at avoiding a work stoppage.   The crown corporation says the new proposals offer higher wage increases – and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg, the Indigenous-led health centre serving Espanola, and Manitoulin Island is offering free butchering services for wild game.  However, one-third of the meat must be donated to their Indigenous Food Access Initiative.  Food Medicine Coordinator, … Continue reading →