Algoma Public Health is joining forces with other northeastern health networks. Announced this month, The Sault-based organization will be merging with Muskoka, North Bay, Parry Sound, Sudbury, Porcupine (Timmins), Temiskaming, and part of Renfrew. The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit says it will cease to exist April 1, 2020.