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Third Annual Back-To-School Campaign underway in Espanola and the North Shore
By Rosalind Russell – The school bell rings in just over a month and the Retail Council of Canada and Caddle are studying trends on the $4.5 billion Canadian ‘Back-To-School’ market. They say average household spending ranges from $600 to … Continue reading
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Love hockey? The Old Mill Heritage Centre is hosting Hockey Days with past and present greats
By Rosalind Russell – It’s a couple of weeks away, but if you love hockey, you are going to want to take in Hockey Days on August 13 at the Old Mill Heritage Cente in Kagawong. Not only will there … Continue reading
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Ontario Investing $650,000 to Build New Exhibit at Science North
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing $650,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to establish a new interactive water ecosystems exhibit that highlights Indigenous knowledge at Science North. George Pirie, the Minister of Northern Economic Development … Continue reading
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Graduates in dietetics
By Rosalind Russell – With about 45 Registered Dietician positions currently unfilled across the north, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine is celebrating the achievements of six new dietetics graduates. A ceremony was held on Friday. The grads are … Continue reading
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Annual art contest underway by the Massey Area Museum
By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Area Museum is looking for entries to its annual art show and sale. According to the museum, the Jessie Burnside Art Show & Sale will feature artwork in multiple categories from paintings to sculpture … Continue reading
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Gore Bay long-term care facility being built at a record pace
By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay’s major long-term care facility project is moving along slightly ahead of schedule. According to the release, the work on the new St. Joseph’s Lodge of 64-beds is well underway. Designed with several residential wings, … Continue reading
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Bridal Veil Falls reopens with limited access
By Rosalind Russell – A popular Manitoulin Island tourist attraction has been reopened with limited access. Bridal Veil Falls reopened last week for tourists and residents alike to enjoy. According to the release, this Spring’s floods caused major damage to … Continue reading
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Food Bank Update
By Grant Lewis – Every year Food Banks Canada asks for a report from all Food Banks receiving government assistance…..this is called the Hunger Count, and the results are truly alarming. Ontario alone had just over 1 million clients. 33% … Continue reading
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