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Firefighters’ big winners following the provincial Eagles convention
By Rosalind Russell – The Provincial Conference for the Fraternal Order of Eagles was held in Webbwood over three days last week.The conference included the aeries, led by the men, and the auxiliaries, led by women, so separate AGMs, election of … Continue reading
Blind River’s new basketball court opens
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Blind River is marking Parks & Recreation Month this year by opening a new basketball court.The municipality teamed up with Cameco to fulfill a request by local high school students following a presentation to … Continue reading
Cambrian College has a surplus, but is projecting a deficit
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College posted a record surplus coming in at almost $41.8 million for the 2024-2025 financial year, but the institution is projecting a deficit for the next fiscal year.Audited by KPMG, the college’s financial statements were … Continue reading
Worst roads are all down south
By Rosalind Russell – The Worst Roads list for Ontario is out from CAA and all of the top 10 are in Southern Ontario – with Hamiton’s Aberdeen Avenue deemed the worst. Premier Road in North Bay is third on … Continue reading
Hydro One outage for Elliot Lake later this month
By Rosalind Russell – Hydro One Algoma has scheduled a power outage for a week from now.A schedule power outage is set for Elliot Lake and the outlying areas of Gunterman, Bouck, Buckles and Benge for Sunday, June 22nd.According to the … Continue reading
Multiple arrests in child sex investigation
By Rosalind Russell – Thirty-six people have been arrested and are now facing nearly 130 combined charges after what the OPP calls a ‘proactive child sexual exploitation investigation’.The OPP says 21 police services from across the province took part in … Continue reading
Premiers coming to Muskoka
By Rosalind Russell – Premier Doug Ford has invited Canada’s premiers to join the Council of the Federation summer meeting this July in Ontario’s Cottage Country.Ford says premiers are seizing the momentum coming out of the recent First Ministers’ Meeting … Continue reading
A recall on birth control pills
By Rosalind Russell – A brand of birth control pills is being recalled after complaints were received that a package contained an extra row of placebo pills.Health Canada says the company behind the Seasonale birth control pills issued the recall on … Continue reading
Espanola Regional Hospital Auxiliary Donates $47,000 to Support Cardiac Monitoring Equipment
Espanola, ON – The Espanola Regional Hospital Auxiliary has generously donated $47,000 to the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation in support of needed cardiac monitoring equipment.This significant contribution will directly fund the purchase and installation of advanced cardiac monitoring systems, enhancing … Continue reading
Students of École Sainte-Anne collaborate with Franco-Ontarian artist to create meaningful new mural
École Sainte-Anne in Spanish has unveiled a vibrant new mural, the result of a dynamic two-day workshop led by Franco-Ontarian graffiti artist Mique Michelle. The collaborative project engaged students from grades 1 to 6 in a multidisciplinary exploration of visual … Continue reading
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