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Harvest Kitchen in Elliot Lake appreciates donations

By Rosalind Russell – 966. That is the number of meals served at the Harvest Kitchen in Elliot Lake over the last month. According to the release, the volunteer organization has served over 4,500 meals since October. So far this … Continue reading

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First Nations surveying communities about mental health delivery

By Rosalind Russell – The First Peoples Wellness Circle is launching a survey about mental health delivery. The survey is part of an ongoing Current State Analysis project looking at the 20 Mental Wellness Teams working in First Nations communities … Continue reading

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CSC Nouvelon and Collège Boréal team up with hockey

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon and Collège Boréal have entered into a partnership to enhance the four Hockey Canada Skills Academy programs offered in CSC Nouvelon schools. To encourage students to participate in the sport, a … Continue reading

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Algoma-Manitoulin goes blue

By Rosalind Russell – Bill Rosenberg of Thessalon will represent Algoma-Manitoulin at Queens’ Park after he garnered over 41% of the vote.Rosenberg’s win means Algoma-Manitoulin will be part of the majority government with Doug Ford’s PCs winning the province. He was … Continue reading

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Transportation cancelled, schools remain open – Sudbury, Espanola, Masse and Manitoulin Districts

By Rosalind Russell – Due to the imminent snowfall warning and in the interest of safety, all school-related transportation services for English Catholic, English public, French Catholic and French public schools in Espanola, Massey, Sudbury and on Manitoulin Island are … Continue reading

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Final agreement reached in reforming First Nations Child and Family Services

By Rosalind Russell – After nearly two decades of talks, the Chiefs of Ontario have passed a resolution to support and ratify the final agreement on the Long-Term Reform of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Ontario … Continue reading

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Algoma Public Health Champions named for 2024

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health has named two Public Health Champions for 2024 at their board of health meeting held this Wednesday. According to the release, the annual award, now in its seventh year, is given to an … Continue reading

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It’s election day in Ontario

By Rosalind Russell – After four weeks of stump speeches and door-to-door campaigning by our six candidates in the Algoma-Manitoulin Riding, it’s now your turn to have your say. Polls are open from nine until nine today (Thurs).   If … Continue reading

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Espanola FreshCo makes huge donation to food bank

By Rosalind Russell – Staff at the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank were delighted to receive a hefty donation of gift cards from the local FreshCo grocery store yesterday morning. Store owner Kim Gardiner says customers donated $6,673.54 to the … Continue reading

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Introducing the Espanola Timberwolves – a new challenger baseball team!

By Rosalind Russell – Welcome the Espanola Timberwolves, a brand-new Challenger Baseball team in Espanola. Joseph Dixon says Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program designed for children and youth aged five to 18 with physical and cognitive disabilities. He … Continue reading

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