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Referrals open for United Way’s Keeping Seniors Warm Program in Espanola area

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola is part of the United Way’s Keeping Seniors Warm Program and is looking for applicants in the local area. United Way Centraide Northeast Ontario Executive Director Cory Roslyn says eligible participants from the Espanola/North Shore … Continue reading

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CSC Nouvelon looks to fill school board trustee vacancy

By Rosalind Russell – With just a year left in the term, the French Catholic school board is looking to fill a vacancy. During its last regular meeting, the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon announced the resignation of one of its … Continue reading

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Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre can no longer take in new animals

By Rosalind Russell – The Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre in Val Caron is not taking in any new injured or ill wildlife while they look for more veterinary support for their operations. Spokesperson Gloria Massicotte says the centre is grateful … Continue reading

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Anti-drug billboard unveiled in Whitefish River First Nation

By Rosalind Russell – New signage has been erected in Whitefish River First Nation with the message that drugs will not be tolerated. Anishnawbek Police Services across the Manitoulin and North Shore have drawn together with the OPP to form … Continue reading

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Fourth Annual Homelessness Challenge

By Rosalind Russell – Ever wonder what it is like living on the streets when it is cold outside and there is no help to be found? The Fourth Annual Homelessness Challenge in Elliot Lake is the opportunity for the … Continue reading

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New doctor for emergency care in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph General Hospital in Elliot Lake has welcomed a new doctor to their facility. According to the release, Dr. Alexander Popa will be working in the emergency department under a new two-year contract. He has … Continue reading

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New executive on FONOM

By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities has a new president.   Kapuskasing Mayor Dave Plourde was elected to the position on Friday.   Plourde was elected as Mayor of the Town of Kapuskasing on October 22, … Continue reading

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Standoff continues between Canada Post and striking postal workers

By Rosalind Russell – The standoff between Canada Post and its workers has hit another roadblock. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says Canada Post’s latest contract proposals are “worse than what we rejected in August.” Union president Jan Simpson … Continue reading

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Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board Paramedic staff awarded the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal

By Rosalind Russell – Five local members of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board have been presented with the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal. Local Paramedics Services Chief Robert Smith says Primary Care Paramedics Melanie Laramee and Eyk Scheitel as well … Continue reading

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Investigation clears OPP in death of man in Elliot Lake last year

By Rosalind Russell – The director of Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit says an East Algoma OPP officer will not be charged following the death of a man late last year. Director Joseph Martino says an OPP officer will not be … Continue reading

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