By Rosalind Russell – The Cameco Fund for Mental Health has awarded a total of $19,000 in grants to five organizations in Blind River working on mental health projects.  According to company General Manager Terry Davis it is the second year the company … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan says $442,000 in FedNor funding was presented yesterday to Trucor Steel Structures Incorporated, an Indigenous-owned and led business.  He says FedNor’s support will enable the Batchawana-based business to purchase heavy equipment for construction.   Specifically, the funds will … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – For 15 years, the Sault North Rotary Club has conducted its “Trip of the Month” fundraiser and donated some proceeds to the Algoma District School Board.   Last Thursday, Algoma District School Board’s Chair Jennifer Sarlo and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The 2023 Webbwood Regional Santa Claus Parade was a resounding success with several floats, walkers, and others taking part in the event on Saturday. The streets were filled with people from throughout the North Shore taking … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The former mayor of Elliot Lake Chris Patrie, who was removed from office in January by a court order has lost his appeal to the Ontario Superior Court Divisional Court. Patrie was found guilty of violating … Continue reading →

Rainbow District School Board, with schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island, is seeking a community member with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on its Audit Committee for a three-year term. The Audit Committee assists the Board of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval to changing the membership structure for access to the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. Bailey Bouwmeester, Manager of Community and Recreation, says prices have been adjusted but users will be getting … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola councillor’s motion to have town staff begin the process of looking into the feasibility of a skateboard park for the town has been nixed. An original motion had been brought forward in June. At … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – With Canada’s finance ministers meeting in Toronto today (Friday) the Canadian Association of Retired Persons is calling on the government to protect the national pension plan. The group has sent a letter to all finance ministers … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts has appointed Dr. Mustafa Hirji as its next Medical Officer of Health and CEO, succeeding Dr. Penny Sutcliffe as of March 18th, 2024. Consistent with provincial legislation, … Continue reading →