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A home away from home

A home away from home

Catherine Wallace said she doesn’t like to think about what would have happened to her family last spring if it hadn’t been for Ronald McDonald House in Toronto.

City aging, youth leaving: report

Greater Sudbury is losing its youth according to a new report by the the Sudbury Community Foundation. The foundation released its fourth annual report on the health of the city, Vital Signs, on Oct. 26.

Boréal hosts francophone education conference

Collège Boréal hosted a conference of francophone colleges and CÉGEPs from Québec Oct. 28-30.

Video workshop designed to engage aboriginal students

Students from Rainbow District School Board’s Aboriginal Youth Leadership Group will produce public service announcements to highlight the issue of poverty from Oct. 29-Nov. 1. The workshop, being presented by Redcloud Studios Inc.
Aboriginal youth targeted for mining careers

Aboriginal youth targeted for mining careers

Cambrian College's Wabnode Centre for Aboriginal Services recently launched Earth Series, an initiative aimed at developing awareness of the many career opportunities in mining for aboriginal youth.
NOSM, OPSEU back at bargaining table today

NOSM, OPSEU back at bargaining table today

The Northern Ontario School of Medicine and OPSEU Local 677 are back to the bargaining table as of today (Nov. 1). The two sides are working with a provincially-appointed mediator.
Aline Chrétien installed as LU chancellor

Aline Chrétien installed as LU chancellor

Aline Chrétien was formally installed as Laurentian University's new chancellor during the university's fall convocation ceremonies during the morning of Oct. 30.
Redwood’s cross-country ski team benefits from S’Cool Life Fund

Redwood’s cross-country ski team benefits from S’Cool Life Fund

Redwood Acres Public School has received $2,300 from the S’Cool Life Fund to support its cross-country ski team. With this funding, additional skis will be purchased to allow more students to participate and enhance the school’s recreation program.

Regional Cancer Program celebrates 20th anniversary

From Nov. 1 to 5, the Regional Cancer Program of the Sudbury Regional Hospital will hold 20th anniversary celebrations. It was on Nov. 5, 1990 that the Regional Cancer Program began operating as a stand alone cancer treatment centre.
Health Unit confirms cases of Norovirus in Sudbury, Manitoulin

Health Unit confirms cases of Norovirus in Sudbury, Manitoulin

Reports to the Sudbury and District Health Unit indicate an increased occurrence of gastrointestinal disease throughout the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts, and laboratory results have confirmed the presence of Norovirus.