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Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury honours two CSC Nouvelon employees  

By Rosalind Russell – The Learning Disabilities Association of Sudbury recently recognized individuals and community partners who have contributed to the successful and continuous growth of the organization including Valérie Larivière and Roxane Bigras, two Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon staffers.  … Continue reading →

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Victims of crime have supports in the Manitoulin Island and North Shore Corridor 

By Rosalind Russell – May 12th to May 18th is Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, which has services available on Manitoulin Island and along the North Shore Corridor.  Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services Executive Director Amy Collins says the week … Continue reading →

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Donation made, challenge issued

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Rotary announced a donation to the Jamie and Jo-Ann Armstrong Centennial Arena Repair Fundraising Challenge yesterday afternoon. The donation was a $5,000 cheque now and an additional $5,000 to come from the proceeds of … Continue reading →

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North Shore inaugural Firefighters Competition a success

By Rosalind Russell – It was a full day of gearing down for 18 firefighting teams from across the North at the inaugural North Shore Firefighters Competition. There were several showdowns with teams engaging in the competition at different levels … Continue reading →

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Province expanding Northern Health Travel Grant Program

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant Program is being expanded.  Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced 45-million dollars is being invested over three years to help northern residents connect to the specialized care and services they need. … Continue reading →

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Donation provides training dollars to Elliot Lake hospital

By Rosalind Russell – The RBC Foundation has donated a $10,000 gift to the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation to help train nurses in advanced cardiac life support and Indigenous cultural education. Hospital Chief Nursing Executive Leslie Sanders says they … Continue reading →

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Elliot Lake Council approves the sale of 80 Dieppe Ave

By Rosalind Russell – At a special meeting on Monday evening, council approved the sale of 80 Dieppe for residential development to a numbered Ontario company. The over three acre piece of property, which formerly housed a plaza, has been … Continue reading →

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Human skeletal remains found in Chelmsford

By Rosalind Russell – Police are hoping the public can help them identify some human skeletal remains found in Chelmsford on Sunday. Detective Staff Sergeant Barry Ornella with the Criminal Investigations Division says around 5:30 pm on Sunday, officers were … Continue reading →

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Trappers hosting a reunion  

By Rosalind Russell – Three trappers’ organizations have come together for a reunion slated for later this week. The Sault and Blind River Trapper Councils and the Elliot Lake Fur Harvesters are hosting a reunion Saturday, May 4th. According to … Continue reading →

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Transitioning to a mask-friendly environment at St. Joseph’s General Hospital  

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake has changed up its masking policy to a more mask friendly environment. Hospital CEO Jeremy Stevenson says the hospital wants to ensure the safety and well-being of patients, staff and … Continue reading →

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