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Interfor closure focus for local delegations to FONOM
By Rosalind Russell – Mayors and CAOs from the LaCloche Region held several ministerial meetings at the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities Conference last week as well as a special summit. Espanola Mayor Douglas Gervais says their delegations were led … Continue reading
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Young chess masters converge for the 10th Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament in Wawa
By Rosalind Russell – Over 300 young chess masters will meet today for the 10th Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament. According to the release, the competition, hosted by École Saint-Joseph in Wawa, will bring together Francophone students from across the north-east including Blind River … Continue reading
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Expansion of Algoma Manor clinical services
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Manor Nursing Home has expanded its current Clinical Services. Officials say it will now include specialized pain management and additional specialist supports. Manor CEO Pamela Ficociello says the expanded services will operate under the name … Continue reading
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New dispatch system changes protocol for Manitoulin and Sudbury districts paramedics
By Rosalind Russell – Starting today, Ambulance Communications Officers in the Sudbury Central Ambulance Communications Centre will adopt the Medical Priority Dispatch System. Officials say it’s to improve the deployment of paramedic resources and alleviate the pressure on emergency departments … Continue reading
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Judicial Review of the Dean Lake Bridge extended to full hearing
By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores brought a jurisdiction motion before the courts seeking to end the Community Voices Committee’s application for Judicial Review before it can be fully heard in Divisional Court. However, according to the … Continue reading
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CJHL announces Executive Committee for 2026-27
SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Sunday its Executive Committee for the 2026-27 season, following the completion of its Annual General Meeting held during the Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, in Summerside. Acclaimed for a … Continue reading
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Town hall meeting for Nairn & Hyman Township sawmill workers
By Rosalind Russell – A town hall meeting is being hosted in Nairn & Hyman Township for the workers who are affected by the imminent closure of the Interfor Nairn Sawmill and Planer. Township Mayor Amy Mazey, Nickel Belt MPP … Continue reading
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Distinguished artist selected for LaCloche Art Show
By Rosalind Russell – The LaCloche Art Show organizing committee has chosen its Artist of Distinction for this year’s showing. Volunteer Suzanne Miron says Robert Potvin is an award-winning artist born in the town of Grimsby, Ontario and now resides … Continue reading
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