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Provincial funding for multiple Manitoulin Island economic development projects
The Ontario government is providing more than $4.6 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to fund 11 economic development projects on Manitoulin Island. Greg Rickford, the Minister of Northern Development made the announcement yesterday while on the Island,, … Continue reading
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Postal Strike Update
Post and the postal workers union found slivers of consensus Tuesday amid talks with a special mediator, but “a lot of ground” remains between them on the key concerns as a countrywide strike entered its fifth day.“On smaller issues, we … Continue reading
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Hughes calls for stronger protection for Canada’s freshwater
Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes stood in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon calling for stronger protection for Canada’s freshwater. Hughes says the country is fortunate to have some of the largest and most abundant freshwater resources in the world, but … Continue reading
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Call for applying to Youth Mental Health Fund now open
Organizations considering introducing new programming to assist youth with health issues can apply for new funding. Marc G. Serré, MP for Nickel Belt, says the call for proposals under the Youth Mental Health Fund has been launched. He says the … Continue reading
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Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign underway
Tim Horton franchises across Canada have begun their annual Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign to raise funds for local causes including the five franchises in our coverage area. The Espanola and McKerrow locations are raising funds for the Espanola Hospital Foundation … Continue reading
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Canada Post Strike Update
The POSTAL STRIKE: What you need to know: Negotiations between Canada Post and the union representing some 55,000 postal workers continue as the postal strike continues on its fourth day.The postal workers, represented by the Canadian Union for Postal Workers … Continue reading
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Major fundraiser for Elliot Lake Food Bank
The Elliot Lake Fire Service is hosting the 2024 virtual food drive to support the Elliot Lake Food Bank. Volunteer William Elliott says the drive will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 9 am until noon in the old Civic … Continue reading
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First Annual Men’s Walk for Mental Health deemed a success
First Men’s Walk for Mental Health has been deemed a success. Last Friday, the community gathered at Elliot Lake City Hall to begin their walk with participants from many organizations. They wound their way to the Oak Centre where participants … Continue reading
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