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By James Hopkin Sudbury Regional Hospital recently acquired a new piece of cardiac equipment, which will make patient testing more efficient. An echo machine has been implemented at St. JosephÂ?s Health Centre.

Four students from the Sudbury area have been selected to join the Newfoundland delegation at Historica?s 8th annual National Heritage Fair in St. John?s, Nfld., July 8-15.

Sudbury Regional Hospital has received a partial designation under the French Language Services Act.

By Kari Cyr Music and Film in Motion (MFM), is urging all music and film businesses, individuals and bands to be included in the MFM Resource Guide.

By Keith Lacey A Sudbury doctor was praised in the Ontario Legislature Monday for his efforts to ease the anxiety and confusion that stems from the cityÂ?s severe shortage of physicians. Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci recognized Dr.

Denise Truax, long-time director of Prise de parole, Sudbury?s only publisher, was recently presented a national award of distinction by the Fédération culturelle canadienne-française (French-Canadian Cultural Federation) during its 25th anniversary

Members of the Committee to Remember Kimberly Rogers expressed their dismay about the premature release of Rogers? toxicology report by the National Post .

Sudbury?s Visions committee is showcasing the best and brightest young entrepreneurial talent with its sixth annual business show for Grade 6, 7 and 8 students Tuesday at Tom Davies Square.

For the second year in a row, Sudbury has been left out of the Door Open Ontario Guide, a government publication that highlights tourism in Ontario communities. Shelley Martel, Nickel Belt MPP has expressed her concern about the publication.

Sudbury Regional Hospital is losing two of its key staff members. bottom Dr. David Boyle Chief of staff, Dr. David Boyle, announced his decision to resign about two weeks ago.