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Wide load being escorted from Hanmer to Capreol

A wide-load escort scheduled for today to move a 200-tonne transformer from the Hydro One station on Hydro Road in Hanmer to the CN rail yard in Capreol will shut down sections of the route it will take. The escort will take place between 9 a.m.
Walk for Justice honours Buddy

Walk for Justice honours Buddy

Buddy the dog won't soon be forgotten. Buddy, a German shepherd mix, was an unfortunate dog who pulled at the heartstrings and touched the lives of many animal lovers in the few days Sudburians had come to know him. Buddy was the victim of abuse.

Community comes together for Wolf Lake

The Save Wolf Lake Coalition put out the call, and the community answered. Nearly 150 people from varied backgrounds attended the benefit held last night, March 15, in support of the waterway.
Bed closures, emerg overcrowding unrelated, official says

Bed closures, emerg overcrowding unrelated, official says

There is no direct “cause and effect relationship” between the closure of 30 beds at Health Sciences North's former Memorial Hospital site and overcrowding in the emergency department, according to the hospital's senior vice-president, Joe Pilon.

Alzheimer Society invites supporters to dinner

Those interested in donating or learning more about the Alzheimer Society are invited to their Evening of Motivation April 19. The event, which takes place starting at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month

Students at École St-Étienne in Dowling and St-Augustin in Garson recently took in a lecture from author Yves Antoine. His presentation was entitled "Black Scientists and Inventors.
Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day

The day of green has arrived once again. All things emerald and shamrock-shaped are celebrated on March 17, in honour of Saint Patrick, the patrol saint and national apostle of Ireland.

'Young scientists' heading to regionals

A number of Grade 7 and 8 students from schools run by the Rainbow District School Board will participate in the Sudbury Regional Science Fair at Laurentian University April 14-15.

Boréal, NOSM secure study funds

Collège Boréal and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine will soon be doing research aimed at improving access to health services for French-speaking minority communities in their own language.
Jungle Gym welcomes foster families

Jungle Gym welcomes foster families

Foster care can lead to a “rough start” for some kids. As the mother of an adopted child, Anne-Marie Couture knows all about it. She knows it can be challenging for the grown-ups involved, too.