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Province not meeting hospital bed demand
By Rosalind Russell – A new report says the province needs five times more hospital beds than are being planned by the government. The report from CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions cites data on hospital funding, bed capacity, staffing … Continue reading
Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre Foundation launching new equipment campaign
By Rosalind Russell – The hosting of the Second Annual Foundation Classic by the Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre Foundation will be the first major boost of funding for another piece of vital equipment for the hospital. Foundation Development … Continue reading
Challenge issued for former players in support of Centennial Arena
By Rosalind Russell – In honour of long-time coach and their Dad, Elmer Aelicks, his family are putting out a challenge to all past players that were coached by him. The challenge has its official launch today with the family … Continue reading
GSPS remains committed to investigating the disappearance of Meagan Pilon
By Rosalind Russell – The search for what happened to a missing teen over a decade ago continues. Greater Sudbury Police Service communication supervisor, Kaitlyn Dunn, says this week will mark 11 years since Meagan Pilon was reported missing. Her … Continue reading
Guts, glory … whoops
By Rosalind Russell – Nearly 160-thousand Dodge Ram 1500s in Canada have been recalled due to a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system that can increase the risk of a crash. Officials from Chrysler parent company Stellantis says world-wide, … Continue reading
September 12: Rainbow Schools Wear Pink on Stand Up Against Bullying Day
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink on Thursday, September 12, 2024 as Rainbow District School Board marks an important back-to-school tradition. “For 17 years, we have recognized Stand Up Against Bullying Day at the start of each … Continue reading
Fire in Webbwood, no fatalities, six families affected
By Rosalind Russell – Up to six families have been affected by a fire at a multi-use complex in Webbwood. Tiffany Goodchild with the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township Fire Department says last Friday night around 11:30 pm, the fire department, assisted … Continue reading
Flags lowered in remembrance of former Espanola Mayor Ron Piche passes away
By Rosalind Russell – Flags were lowered to half-mast at all municipal facilities on September 4th, in honour of former Espanola Mayor Ron Piche who has passed away. A long-time resident of Espanola, Piche served Espanola as Mayor from 2014 … Continue reading
Three CCCs welcomed to local area – will work in four communities
By Rosalind Russell – Last week, Elliot Lake and its surrounding communities rolled out the red carpet to welcome three Northern Ontario School of Medicine University students; Tiana Bressan, Tess Dufour, and Rosemary Rankin. The third-year medical students are beginning … Continue reading
Take Back the Night set for Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Counselling Centre of East Algoma in partnership with Maplegate House for Women will be hosting the Take Back the Night gathering in Elliot Lake later this month. The partners will be hosting the event on … Continue reading
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