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Kenjgewin Teg to launch First Accredited Program from IAESC: Indigenous Studies Program

By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg is launching its first accredited program from the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC). President Beverley Roy says the accreditation is historical since the one-year certificate emphasizes Indigenous learning and cultural teachings, and … Continue reading

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Medical student clerking at Elliot Lake hospital

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph Hospital in Elliot Lake has welcomed a Northern Ontario School of Medicine University student for the next few months. Originally from St. Joseph Island, clerkship student Maxwell Robinson will be gaining experience during his … Continue reading

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Man extradited and charged in connection to fatal fire in Huron Shores

By Rosalind Russell – A fourth person has been arrested, extradited to Canada and charged in connection with a fatal residential fire investigation in Huron Shores. East Algoma OPP says a 33-year-old man from Ottawa was arrested in Germany and … Continue reading

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais and his council will be on hand for the official proclamation that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.  The signing of the proclamation and the raising of the Northern Ontario Families of … Continue reading

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Horse dies from West Nile Virus in East Algoma 

By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma Veterinary Clinic has confirmed a horse has died of West Nile in East Algoma.  Clinic owner, veterinarian Dr. Keith Good says West Nile Virus is a neurological condition that can affect the spinal column … Continue reading

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Drinking water advisory issued for Kagawong

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory  for all residents of Kagawong on Manitoulin Island. According to the release, the advisory means people who take their water from the municipal system should not … Continue reading

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Fourth Annual Drug Awareness Walk focuses on one at a time

By Rosalind Russell – The opioid crisis is global in nature, but when it comes to action, local services and empowerment is where the works begins, one person at a time. That was the message shared by Espanola’s Overdose Awareness … Continue reading

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Demolishing the Super Stack begins

By Rosalind Russell – Vale Base Metals is moving forward with the dismantling of the copperstack and superstack at the Copper Cliff Smelter Complex. According to the release, the structures were decommissioned following the successful completion of the approximately $1 … Continue reading

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St Joseph – Sudbury General Hospital demolishment underway

By Rosalind Russell – Another Sudbury landmark is being demolished. St. Joseph’s – Sudbury General Hospital demolishment began early last week and over half the building has already been demolished. Heavy machinery is on site at the Panoramic Properties-owned old … Continue reading

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NATIONAL DOG DAY: CELEBRATING THE DOGS OF THE MANITOULIN OPP DETACHMENT

(MANITOULIN, ON) – In recognition of National Dog Day, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is highlighting a different kind of support system – our member’s dogs. Policing can be demanding, and the ability to decompress off duty … Continue reading

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