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Drug overdoses up, says PHSD

Drug overdoses up, says PHSD

The substance causing the overdoses has not been confirmed
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PHSD warns of potential high-risk COVID exposure at Oct. 1 social gathering

PHSD warns of potential high-risk COVID exposure at Oct. 1 social gathering

The large social gathering was at 2681 Whippoorwill Ave.
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Public Health Sudbury reports three new COVID-19 cases for Oct. 8

Public Health Sudbury reports three new COVID-19 cases for Oct. 8

There are 60 active cases being monitored by local health officials in the Sudbury District
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Data shows just how much more virulent are COVID-19 variants than the original strain

Data shows just how much more virulent are COVID-19 variants than the original strain

Delta variant by far the most deadly of all variant strains of the virus
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High-risk COVID-19 exposure at The Grand night club last weekend

High-risk COVID-19 exposure at The Grand night club last weekend

If you were on the dance floor overnight Saturday and Sunday, you're asked to self-isolate and seek testing
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Public Health Sudbury reports 14 new COVID-19 cases for Oct. 7

Public Health Sudbury reports 14 new COVID-19 cases for Oct. 7

There are 62 active cases being monitored by public health officials in the Sudbury District, highest since February
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Blue-green algal bloom reported in Lake Panache

Blue-green algal bloom reported in Lake Panache

Samples taken Aug. 20 confirmed to contain cyanobacteria 
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Brace yourself and get a vaccine, pharmacist says, tough flu season ahead

Brace yourself and get a vaccine, pharmacist says, tough flu season ahead

As restrictions loosen and more people are interacting in more places, flu is expected to make a big comeback this winter after taking a big dip during the height of the pandemic
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Audio doc: Eden Suh explores Northern Ontario’s exceedingly high rate of tinnitus

Audio doc: Eden Suh explores Northern Ontario’s exceedingly high rate of tinnitus

In this stand-alone podcast-style radio documentary, reporter Eden Suh explores the impact of tinnitus on Northerners, including herself
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Health Sciences North working at 100% capacity to tackle surgery backlog while trying to attract more nurses

Health Sciences North working at 100% capacity to tackle surgery backlog while trying to attract more nurses

Hospital webpage shows more than 30 openings for registered nurses and registered practical nurses
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