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Drive safe this holiday weekend – OPP campaign this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Provincial Police are implementing a seat belt campaign for the holiday weekend. East Algoma OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says their officers across Ontario will be conducting their Easter Long Weekend Seatbelt Campaign, which runs tomorrow … Continue reading
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Canadian Championship dog competition being held in the North
By Rosalind Russell – The Nickel District Kennel Club Incorporated will be hosting the premier national dog competitions this weekend. Club spokesperson, Richard Paquette, says the three days of furry competition will be held tomorrow, through to Sunday at the … Continue reading
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Minimum wage increase coming this fall
By Rosalind Russell – The minimum wage is going up in Ontario. Starting on Oct. 1, the province’s lowest wage earners will get a 35-cent bump up in their hourly pay — to $17.95 an hour. The province says … Continue reading
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Cambrian College launching simulation centre
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College is launching a new centre focused on interactive health care. According to the release, health care students will have access to Cambrian College’s new Interprofessional Simulation Centre, a new space designed to prepare students … Continue reading
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Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord welcomes new Communication Director
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has appointed Sophia Bagaoui as its new Director of Communications. Education Director Carl Dussault says with over ten years experience, the former student of the board has led initiatives at … Continue reading
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NSHN celebrates Community Champions Week during March for Meals
By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network (NSHN) Community Support Services Program participated in March for Meals, an annual campaign that raises awareness and promotes community engagement with Meals on Wheels. CEO Tim Vine says as part of … Continue reading
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75th Espanola High School Anniversary Committee approves agenda
By Rosalind Russell – The plans for the 75th Espanola High School Anniversary are nearing completion with the agenda set by the committee yesterday. Various organizations have come together to take part in the two-day event on July 3rd and … Continue reading
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Spartans bring home plenty of hardware from Ontario arm wrestling finals
By Rosalind Russell – The culmination of a long year of training came in the form of 27 members of the Spartan Arm-Wrestling Club from Espanola High School travelling to Hawkesbury Ontario for the OFSAA Regional Provincial Championships. Athletes take … Continue reading
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