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MANITOULIN OPP CHARGES 50TH IMPAIRED DRIVER
(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – On October 20, 2020, at approximately 10:29 p.m. members from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act (HTA) violation on Highway 17, Sables-Spanish Rivers … Continue reading
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La Renaissance students and staff put on their rose-coloured glasses
La Renaissance students and staff put on their rose-coloured glasses Students and staff at École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) put on their rose-coloured glasses in an effort to see life in a positive way and to appreciate the positive … Continue reading
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Looking for Public Health Champions
Challenges have been faced by many individuals, businesses, and communities across the Algoma District this year, so Algoma Public Health is expanding its Public Health Champion Awards Dr. Marlene Spruyt, the medical officer of health, says this year will honour … Continue reading
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The CORONAVIRUS REPORT for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020
Five cases in Sudbury, one in Algoma Cambrian College continues with its deep cleaning of staff and student common areas following a second positive case of COVID-19. College President Bill Best says the person was in various locations on the … Continue reading
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Fast food recycling
Two major fast-food chains have signed a deal with Terra-Cycle’s Loop program, to test reusable food and beverage containers. Under the program, customers would pay a deposit on their order then receive a refund when they return the containers. The … Continue reading
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Biden comes out on top
President Donald Trump scored points for being much more restrained in last night’s final presidential debate. But several polls gave the edge to his Democratic rival, Joe Biden. The two men clashed over issues like the COVID-19 pandemic, racism, and … Continue reading
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Espanola woman running to fight cancer
In other years, the SudburyRocks Marathon would gather and run as a group, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year an Espanola woman will run by herself. Lisa Tobodo will be out running in Espanola this Sunday as part of … Continue reading
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Hydro One plans outage for Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas
Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas of Whitefish Falls and Killarney will be without power so Hydro One can do scheduled maintenance. According to a press release, the utility will be replacing eight transmission structures, three wood poles and will install … Continue reading
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Get those Christmas gifts mailed early
Get your Christmas shopping, and shipping, done early. That’s the message from Canada Post. Officials say the continued shift to online shopping due to COVID-19, on top of the traditional late holiday surge of parcels, could result in significant parcel … Continue reading
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Shop local needed to help businesses survive
A survey by the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses shows one in seven small businesses may have to close permanently, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The poll shows two-thirds of shoppers plan to spend their Christmas budget at big-box stores … Continue reading
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