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North Bay mother travels to Ottawa to advocate for better cancer care and treatment
As a part of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Month, volunteer advocates met with elected officials to share their stories and make actionable recommendations for policy change.
Petition circulating in Kirkland Lake to save history museum currently housed in Sir Harry Oakes Chateau
The Sir Harry Oakes Chateau is owned by the Ontario Heritage Trust, but it leases the building to the town which keeps up the maintenance. Last month, council voted to opt out of its lease, saying it can't pay for the $1M in essential repairs the chateau needs.
New study shows promising results for HSN's addiction treatment programs, reducing ER visits
The study looked at over 5,000 patients including those who visited the emergency room multiple times between 2018 and 2022, patients who received these specialized services, compared to those who did not.
A North Bay soup kitchen is scaling back services due to financial pressures
Serving over one hundred meals a day, the Gathering Place is struggling with funding at the moment and has had to scale back on delivery of some of its services.
Early start to maple season could lead to a record year for northeastern Ont. sugarmaker
Sugar bushes across Ontario will be opening their doors to the public to celebrate a successful start to the season.
Elliot Lake, Ont. lawyer joins delegation of 2SLGBTQI+ veterans to commemorate WWI in Europe
The Canadian government is leading a delegation of 2SLGBTQI+ veterans to Europe this weekend. They will honour LGBTQ soliders who fought in the First World War, and who were disciplined for their sexual orientation. Those participating say this recognition is a significant step for Canada's military to take.
Near North District School Board to expand vape detector installation after successful pilot
The Near North District School Board conducted a pilot of the detectors at a school in South River, where the detectors were tested and data was monitored. The results led to fewer students being suspended for vaping at school. The school board is now moving forward with installing vape detectors in all of its secondary schools.
Elliot Lake ponders how to spend Hockeyville windfall
The City of Elliot Lake was announced as the winner of Hockeyville 2024 on Saturday. It beat out three other Canadian communities, after collecting the most online votes in a two-day poll last week. The community will receive $250,000, and will use that money to help fix up its Centennial Arena.
Côté Gold Mine completes its first gold pour
Toronto-based IAMGOLD Corporation says the first gold pour happened at its Côté Gold Mine, between Sudbury and Timmins, on Easter Sunday. For the next step, the company will ramp up production.
Four adventurers plan to ski the length of Ontario's James Bay Coast for charity
Members of Expeditions Ontario will travel from Cape Henrietta Maria on the base of Hudson’s Bay and ski for 500 kilometres to the town of Moosonee. They'll be raising money for a charity in Attawapiskat while they're at it.