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New name, branding and coach for Espanola’s NOJHL franchise
By Rosalind Russell- The Espanola franchise of the Northern Ontario Junior A has announced not only a name, logo and branding change but also a new coach. Jason Rapcewicz, the owner of the team, says the new name is the … Continue reading
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Espanola welcomes cross-country vintage vehicle tour
By Rosalind Russell- A love of travel, vintage vehicles and country are what motivates an Ontario man to take on an annual cross-country tour of Canada. Barry Ramsay of Little Britain Ontario says he and his wife, Karen, have taken … Continue reading
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Long-term care employee charged with assaulting a resident
By Rosalind Russell- The East Algoma OPP has arrested an Elliot Lake woman following the alleged assault of a resident of a long-term care facility. Constable Phil Young says the police were called out to Mississauga Avenue on August 4th … Continue reading
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Chi-Cheemaun back on the water
By Rosalind Russell- The ferry between South Baymouth and Tobermory is back on its schedule. Last Thursday, the ferry the Chi-Cheemaun had to turn around when it got to South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island because of damage to the ramp … Continue reading
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The GLOBAL REPORT – MPPs back to work, electric car deal, truce and referendums
By Rosalind Russell- Ontario government returns to work todayThe Ontario legislature returns to work today, for the first time since the Conservatives’ victory in the June 2nd election.MPPs will gather as high inflation and hospital staffing shortages face the province.Today … Continue reading
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Connecting link project well underway in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell- Phase three of the resurfacing of Highway Six in the Town of Espanola is underway. Espanola council approved the third phase of the connecting link project from MacDonalds to Second Avenue on Centre Street in late June … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Health Centre celebrates accreditation with Commendation
By Rosalind Russell- The Manitoulin Health Centre has surpassed the fundamental requirements of the accreditation program with Accreditation Canada. President and CEO Paula Fields says the centre, which oversees two sites, one in Little Current, the other in Mindemoya, has … Continue reading
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The GLOBAL REPORT – foreign health professionals, grain and Hockey Canada …
By Rosalind Russell- Ontario speeding up health professional accreditationOntario’s health minister has ordered the colleges governing doctors and nurses in the province to develop plans to speed up the registration of foreign professionals in their fields.Sylvia Jones is giving them … Continue reading