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Blind River student among new student trustees selected for French Board

Blind River student among new student trustees selected for French Board

The new trustees, one of which is from Blind River's École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord, will begin their term this summer
School Boards approve 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

School Boards approve 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

The 2024-2025 School Year Calendar will be the same for all English and French-language schools in Greater Sudbury, Espanola, Manitoulin Island and Sudbury East
'Startling numbers': Workplace violence on the rise at local public schools

'Startling numbers': Workplace violence on the rise at local public schools

Algoma District School Board says over 1,200 incidents of physical or verbal violence against staff were reported during 2022-23 school year, up from 900 four years ago
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: How thieves steal your car in a matter of seconds

VIDEO: How thieves steal your car in a matter of seconds

Vehicle thefts are skyrocketing and Doug Ford is warning the culprits that 'we're coming after you.' A former OPP officer explains what's driving the surge — and how you can protect your wheels
Feds' $3.1B health deal with Ontario includes 70 new spots at northern med school

Feds' $3.1B health deal with Ontario includes 70 new spots at northern med school

'These dedicated resources will go towards helping communities like Sault Ste. Marie to attract and retain health care professionals such as doctors, nurses and PSWs'
Suspensions loom for thousands of local kids behind on vaccines

Suspensions loom for thousands of local kids behind on vaccines

Algoma Public Health in the process of sending out yet another notice to the parents/guardians of 4,000 affected students, who could face 20-day school suspensions
Why do classrooms stay open when school buses are cancelled?

Why do classrooms stay open when school buses are cancelled?

'Our obligation is to have the schools open unless something major happens': Local boards explain their decision not to close on days when buses are shut down
Court judgment gives Canada, Ontario 60 days to pay out $10B treaty settlement

Court judgment gives Canada, Ontario 60 days to pay out $10B treaty settlement

Partial judgement ordering funds to be transferred to 21 First Nations included in 1850 Robinson Huron Treaty handed down in Ontario Superior Court this week
City clerk confirms Lefebvre eligible for council appointment

City clerk confirms Lefebvre eligible for council appointment

The late filing of the candidate’s campaign financial report caused uncertainty