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North East CCAC recognized for e-Notification system

North East CCAC recognized for e-Notification system

The North East Community Care Access Centre's (CCAC) e-Notification information-sharing project won the System Partnership Award at the Ontario Association of Community Care Access Centres' Awards for Excellence Banquet in Toronto May 28.
Teen turns to community to purchase medical supplies

Teen turns to community to purchase medical supplies

Nicholas Fex's stomach and back bear the scars of the 45 surgeries he has had in his young life, but despite his challenges, it's difficult for him to hold back an infectious smile that spreads nearly from one ear to the next.
Nursing Week brings MPPs to health facilities

Nursing Week brings MPPs to health facilities

More than 50 political leaders from across Ontario visited health-care facilities last week for the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) annual Take your MPP to Work event.
Clean soil, solid foundation boosts Northern Breweries condo project

Clean soil, solid foundation boosts Northern Breweries condo project

"This is where the Big Bad Wolf would meet his match," Oldenburg quipped Wednesday, at a media event to update everyone on the project. "I couldn't be more happy about where we are in terms of progress.
When life gives you lemons ...

When life gives you lemons ...

Students from Eye Level Learning Centre will be hosting a community lemonade stand on June 13, between noon and 4 p.m.
Video: Black bear visits LU track

Video: Black bear visits LU track

A Track North practice at the Laurentian University track June 8 was interrupted by a black bear hanging out in the bleachers, looking for food.
Police haven't ruled out foul play in Lynds' death

Police haven't ruled out foul play in Lynds' death

“The Criminal Investigations Division is assisting the coroner with this coroner’s investigation into the death of Boyd Lynds,” police said in a news release.
On the hot list: Magazine honours local financial planner

On the hot list: Magazine honours local financial planner

A financial planner from Sudbury made Wealth Professional Magazine’s Hot List for 2015.
Espanola resident wins $1 million on Lotto Max

Espanola resident wins $1 million on Lotto Max

Zita Hughes of Espanola became a millionaire recently, thanks to a winning Encore ticket in the May 22 OLG Lotto Max draw.
LHIN: Hospital lacks data to prove need for NEO Kids

LHIN: Hospital lacks data to prove need for NEO Kids

Meeting this afternoon in downtown Sudbury, the LHIN argued the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care would need a strong data-driven business case to set aside the $55-million needed to fund the NEO Kids plan.