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Art centre in Elliot Lake has an official new name
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has revealed the new name for their art centre. The city had run a name the art centre contest over the last few weeks and came up with a shortlist of ten names. … Continue reading
NEMI council agrees to purchase Little Wally’s Dock Services
By Rosalind Russell – Maintaining waterfront services, especially with the upcoming sailboat and cruise season around the corner, is of primary importance to the council of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. To that end, at its meeting earlier this month, … Continue reading
Mantha calling on the government to ensure safe sites
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha says too many people suffering from addictions are forced to get their fix in seclusion, which he considers a dangerous practice. Mantha is pushing the Ford government to pass legislation for safe … Continue reading
Food drive being hosted by all four LaCloche Foothill firefighter associations
By Rosalind Russell – All four municipal firefighter associations in the LaCloche Foothills are taking part in a food drive to assist three local food banks. Firefighters in all four communities will be out next Tuesday evening, April 16th, to … Continue reading
Bursary fundraiser a success
By Rosalind Russell – Despite a lack of snow and the cancellation of the ride itself, the Poker Chip Run of 2024 hosted by the Manitoulin Snowdusters is considered a success thanks to the generosity of the public. Club spokesperson … Continue reading
Solar eclipse is the big news story of the day
By Rosalind Russell – Hundreds of people will be taking in the solar eclipse today, but doing it safely is paramount for this historic event. The eclipse will make its way through the United States and then Canada, with the … Continue reading
Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 240405
While the overdose and death rate of Northern Ontarians is triple that of the rest of the province, the government callously sits on its hands I don’t think that it will come as a shock to most readers, but none … Continue reading
Innu artist Scott-Pien Picard to perform for CSC Nouvelon students
From April 16 to 18, some 900 Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon students will have the pleasure of attending a performance by Innu artist Scott-Pien Picard during a school tour. His music, both captivating and universal, will transport students into … Continue reading
Lowering the minimum age for fitness center access in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Council has approved a proposal from the Community and Recreation Department to lower the minimum age for the Fitness Centre located at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. Town clerk Joseph Burke says access to the … Continue reading
Spring cleaning around the corner
By Rosalind Russell – Although the weather has been a little less like Spring and more like winter, the Town of Espanola is moving ahead with its spring-cleaning plans. Espanola council has awarded the contract for the annual Household Hazardous … Continue reading
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