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Roof concerns in Espanola and Elliot Lake
Both municipalities of Espanola and Elliot Lake are wrestling with roofing problems at their recreational facilities. Both had to employ snow load removers this past winter and had a complete analysis done of their respective structures at the Centennial Arena … Continue reading
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Espanola council looks at consolidating lawyer costs
How many lawyers does a municipality need? That’s what Espanola councilor Maureen Vanalstine wants to know. The Town of Espanola has an Integrity Commissioner on retainer and a number of various legal firms that are utilized when specific attention is … Continue reading
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Swimming advisory removed for Providence Bay
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has removed the swimming advisory signs at a Manitoulin Island beach. The timing couldn’t be better removing the signage at the Providence Bay Beach calling for people to stay out of the water. This weekend … Continue reading
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Carol Hughes’ column – Lobbyist have the government’s ear
Sometimes the workings of government aren’t as straightforward as we might like to think and on certain files it can become a question of whether the tail is the wagging dog, instead of the other way around. While it’s easy … Continue reading
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Espanola Council adopts new video surveillance policy
A new video surveillance policy was given approval by Espanola council. In late Spring, council was informed video and audio surveillance was being carried out at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex, but the policy didn’t meet updated legal requirements. Councilor … Continue reading
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Manitoulin woman competing to be CNE ambassador
A Manitoulin teen will be competing at one of Canada’s most prestigious agricultural ambassador competitions. 18-year-old April Torkopolous of Gore Bay is in Toronto this week for the annual Canadian National Exhibition Ambassador of the Fairs competition. She served as … Continue reading
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Manitoulin OPP warn seniors about recent fraud
The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding seniors to be cautious when being approached by anyone wanting to do work on their homes. On the 7th of August, 2019, three males attended a residence on Manitoulin Island, … Continue reading
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Nairn Centre man dies from motorcycle injuries
A Nairn Centre man is dead following a single motorcycle collision. 63-year old Gerald Sutherland succumbed to his injuries in hospital on Tuesday. Sudbury OPP Constable Michelle Coulombe says the collision occurred August 4th on Highway 17, just west of … Continue reading
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