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Township of Baldwin Centennial around the corner – hosting photo contest over the rest of the year
By Rosalind Russell – Photo bugs, get out those cameras and phones and start photographing the sites and everyday living in Baldwin Township. According to the release, the township is hosting a photo contest until December 15th to mark the … Continue reading
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New playground activity in Blind River, thanks to local church
By Rosalind Russell – Blind River is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year and a local church has donated to the town to improve the playground at Sellers Beach. The Anglican Church Ladies donating funding for the installation of children’s … Continue reading
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BHP makes donation to Elliot Lake hospital for much-needed equipment
By Rosalind Russell – BHP, which oversees the remedial work at closed mining sites in Elliot Lake, has donated to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elliot Lake. The company has donated $62,203.85 to fund the purchase of medical equipment, including a … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake receives hefty funding from the province
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is thanking the Government of Ontario for a significant increase in annual funding provided through the 2026 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund. According to acting CAO, Natalie Bray, the city has been … Continue reading
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Celebrating 100 years of the Legion and its veterans
By Rosalind Russell – Royal Canadian Legions across Canada officially celebrated the centennial over the weekend. In Espanola, a Colour Party and dedications were made by Zone Commander Gary MacPherson and Mayor Doug Gervais while Massey celebrated with the dedication … Continue reading
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Anishinabek Nation to host 2nd Annual Water Gathering
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation is hosting the 2nd Annual Water Gathering today. According to the release, First Nation leaders from across Manitoulin Island, the North Shore Corridor and around the Great lakes will meet in Sarnia today … Continue reading
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Anishinabek Police Service Welcomes its 2026 Cohort of YIPI Students
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Police Service has begun its 2026 summer program, Youth in Policing, with students from across the North. Inspector Marc Lesage says the program runs until August 28 and gives students between the ages of … Continue reading
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New look for mill in Espanola – study results expected soon
By Rosalind Russell – The former Domtar signage is gone from the Espanola pulp & paper mill and now features its new owner, Bioveld Group. Late last week, work crews were on site to remove the old signage, give the … Continue reading
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