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Colleen Romaniuk, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Colleen Romaniuk is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, a Government of Canada program, at the Sudbury Star.

Recent Work by Colleen

Sudbury Performance Group running virtual concert series this spring

Sudbury Performance Group running virtual concert series this spring

Local artist Rod Bazinet praises the initiative, saying the past year has been tough for local performers
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New report ranks Sudbury as the 99th most liveable city in Canada

New report ranks Sudbury as the 99th most liveable city in Canada

Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay and Thunder Bay were all ranked higher
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Sudbury-born ‘recovered lawyer’ competes to be Canada’s best amateur baker

Sudbury-born ‘recovered lawyer’ competes to be Canada’s best amateur baker

Maggie Frith thinks there are some crossovers between being a lawyer and a baker
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Sudbury-born ‘recovered lawyer’ competes to be Canada’s best amateur baker

Sudbury-born ‘recovered lawyer’ competes to be Canada’s best amateur baker

Maggie Frith thinks there are some crossovers between being a lawyer and a baker
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As COVID restrictions loosen, Sudbury-area businesses say weathering the storm has been challenging

As COVID restrictions loosen, Sudbury-area businesses say weathering the storm has been challenging

‘We’re dealing with a level of unpredictability that makes that really hard’
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New film crew database launched for Northern Ontario

New film crew database launched for Northern Ontario

The database features close to 1,000 members, including location managers, art directors, hundreds of sound, lighting and grip professionals, and a variety of specialized positions
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Serpent River First Nation reminds the public that it is closed to non-band members

Serpent River First Nation reminds the public that it is closed to non-band members

Starting Monday, signs will be posted asking that roads be used for local traffic only
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Manitoulin opens Ontario’s first community-based sexual and domestic violence clinic

Manitoulin opens Ontario’s first community-based sexual and domestic violence clinic

In June 2020, the project was given the green light, and the centre officially opened this year
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Manitoulin opens Ontario’s first community-based sexual and domestic violence clinic

Manitoulin opens Ontario’s first community-based sexual and domestic violence clinic

In June 2020, the project was given the green light, and the centre officially opened this year
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Mental health a northern crisis before the pandemic

Mental health a northern crisis before the pandemic

As the pandemic was dawning, mental health care providers across the North begin to work collaboratively to break down silos, tackle issues raised by the pandemic and work toward a common goal of better mental health for all
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