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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.

Health care delivery issues focus of summit

Representatives from 26 hospitals covered by the North East Local Health Integration (NE LHIN) met with the organization last month to identify issues facing rural health care in northeast Ontario. The summit was held in Sault Ste.

Resurfacing at Barry Downe, Lasalle cause traffic delays

The police are urging motorists to avoid the Lasalle Boulevard and Barry Downe Road intersection if possible, as resurfacing work is causing congestion. The resurfacing work will take most of the day, ending around 9 p.m. tonight, Oct.
Fraudulent vote being investigated: City police

Fraudulent vote being investigated: City police

Greater Sudbury Police Service officers are looking into whether a non-resident of Canada voted in the Oct. 25 election, Const. Bert Lapalme, Greater Sudbury Police Service media relations officer, has confirmed.
Vermillion named second worst road in province

Vermillion named second worst road in province

Vermillion Lake Road, between Chelmsford and Dowling, is number two on the CAA's list of worst roads in the province.

Municipal voter turnout goes up

City officials said more people voted in this year's municipal election than the last one in 2006. There were 115,318 eligible voters registered and 57,373 voters cast their ballot. That represents a voter turn out of 49.75 per cent.

Alex Trebek honoured for dedication to geography

Greater Sudbury native Alex Trebek is being honoured for his dedication to geography by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Highway improvements continue in northeastern Ontario

Fifty-nine different road projects in northeastern Ontario are nearing completion, and in the process are improving safety and creating 3,140 construction-related jobs in the area, a press release from the province stated.