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Trade talks underway in Washington
By Rosalind Russell – Canada-US trade minister Dominic Leblanc is back in Washington, D.C. this week alongside Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette. They’re in the American capital ahead of the August 19 deadline for 50% tariffs announced by the … Continue reading
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Health Science North receives grant for cardiovascular research
By Rosalind Russell – Health officials in Sudbury say Northern Ontario is strengthening its position as a leader in cardiovascular research. This was after Health Sciences North Foundation’s Cardiovascular Research Chair was awarded a highly competitive Canadian Institutes of Health … Continue reading
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Manitoulin OPP seeking public’s assistance in fireworks-related investigation
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin OPP is asking for the public’s assistance in an investigation involving fireworks being discharged in the direction of pedestrians in Little Current. The OPP says around 10 pm on August 2, officers were on … Continue reading
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Jump Day coming to Espanola in September
By Rosalind Russell – The An annual rite marking the start of the school year will be held at Espanola High School next month. Kicking off the 2026-27 school year, the school will host its annual Jump Day for Grade … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Streams Improvement Association receives provincial funding
By Rosalind Russell – The A Manitoulin Island organization is receiving provincial funding to restore riverbanks and improve fish habitat. The Manitoulin Streams Improvement Association is to receive $120,000 to go towards rehabilitation work along the Mindemoya River, which flows … Continue reading
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Cyr gets sendoff from Elliot Lake mayor for national Special Olympics
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Mayor Andrew Wannan was joined by some of his council and city staff to provide a sendoff to one of their Special Olympians, Tyrina Cyr, late last week. Cyr will be competing in … Continue reading
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Espanola Knights Cruisers Club fetes seniors
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Knights Cruisers Club get together every Thursday night to show off their cars, some dating back to the 1940s and still on the road. But, they also like to entertain others with their ‘car … Continue reading
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Laurentian University and NOSM University partner with Noojmowin Teg Health Centre to advance Anishinaabe Brain-Heart Health Research
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM University) have received a substantial $1.35 million donation from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to focus on Anishinaabe brain and heart research. According to … Continue reading
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