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SDHU: We have no mandate on mental health — that's a problem

SDHU: We have no mandate on mental health — that's a problem

Although one in five Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime, mental health support is not an official part of the Sudbury and District Health Unit's mandate. That omission is a problem, said Dr.
Keep 'em, but change 'em: Most still support ward funds

Keep 'em, but change 'em: Most still support ward funds

The funds were a hot topic in the October municipal election campaign, and several councillors were elected promising to reform the way the money is distributed.
These folks want to help the North expand the family farm

These folks want to help the North expand the family farm

“Investing with operators to build great Canadian farms.
City fourth-quarter gambling revenue: $538K

City fourth-quarter gambling revenue: $538K

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has issued a fourth-quarter revenue payment of $538,343 to Greater Sudbury for hosting OLG Slots at Sudbury Downs. To date, Sudbury has received more than $33.
What a way to start the day

What a way to start the day

Although Environment Canada is only calling for about two centimetres of snow today, after the long winter, it might as well be a million. This was the view from the NorthernLife.
W-I-N-N-E-R: She 'Burns' away the spelling competition

W-I-N-N-E-R: She 'Burns' away the spelling competition

Julia Burns has proven herself to be Sudbury's spelling champion with her victory in the regional spelling bee for the intermediate division at Tom Davies Square on April 12.
Hospital names new lead doc for organ donation

Hospital names new lead doc for organ donation

It's National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week this week — what better time to name a new lead physician for organ and tissue donation. Health Sciences North has selected Dr.
Genetic testing opens a brave new world for HSN

Genetic testing opens a brave new world for HSN

Health Sciences North is one of only two hospitals in Ontario that routinely uses its genetic sequencers for clinical use.
Strike deadline looms at Rainbow board

Strike deadline looms at Rainbow board

The school board has already announced all instructional programs for grades 9 to 12 would be cancelled, and all Rainbow secondary schools would be closed to students if teachers strike on Monday.
No worries, just a few flurries

No worries, just a few flurries

Tonight will be cloudy with a 70-per-cent chance of rain late this evening and after midnight. Flurries are expected to start after midnight. The overnight low will be -1 C. Flurries and rain showers are predicted for most of Wednesday.