Subscribe to Local News
► Listen Live
type here...
Dr. Jane Goodall plants trees with members of local area scout troops to mark the planting of the 10th millionth tree in Sudbury. Photos provided by Rob Haarmeyer and used with permissions.
News
Less than 1 min.read

Dr. Jane Goodall/PM Justin Trudeau in Sudbury yesterday to celebrate Sudbury’s 10-millionth tree

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell

A world-renowned scientist was joined in Sudbury by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday for an important milestone being celebrated by the city.

The public was invited to attend a celebration at Bell Park yesterday afternoon, at which the 10-millionth tree in the city’s 44-year regreening effort was planted with scientist Dr. Jane Goodall taking part.

Espanola resident and scout leader, Rob Haarmeyer with 1st Copper Cliff Scouts says scouts were honoured to be there, not only to greet Goodall, but to make her an honourary member of the Sudbury #15 Scout Troupe.

He adds the troupe also got to participate in tree planting for an upcoming IMAX movie on the regreening of Sudbury.

The milestone was also attended by city dignitaries and congratulatory messages from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

As part of the event, Sudbury 15th Scout troupe presented Jane with a Knecker making her an honorary member of their troop.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

Continue Reading

cjjm Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

College strike over by full-time support workers

Cambrian College
A tentative agreement has been reached between the union representing more than 10-thousand full-time college support staff and Ontario’s 24 colleges including Cambrian College, which has a main campus in Sudbury, and satellite campuses in Espanola and Little Current.

Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services introduce new CEO

Business
The Board of Directors of Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services has appointed Karen Kennedy as the new Chief Executive Officer.

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Chief focuses on new long-term care facility

Housing
Ogimaa Tim Ominika says the recently announced $45-million dollars coming to Wikwemkoong Unceded Territory for a new long-term care home has been a long time coming.

Northern Ontario Agricultural Conference returns to Sudbury in February

Business
After a one-year hiatus, a revamped Northern Ontario Agricultural Conference will return to Sudbury in February.

Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank hosting open house

Community
The Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank is hosting an open house in early November.
- Advertisement -

You may also like



Available on

Navigation

Location

90 Gray St, Unit 2
Espanola, On
P5E 1G1

Phone numbers

Studio Phone: 705-869-6999
Office Phone: 705-869-0578

- Advertisement -

© 2025