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Golden Helmets coming to the North Shore Corridor
By Rosalind Russell – The East Algoma OPP Detachment will be welcoming the OPP Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Team next week. According to the release, the public is welcome to take in this free event that will take place in … Continue reading
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Blue-green algal bloom reported in Lake Apsey
Issued: Thursday, September 4, 2025 A visible bloom of blue-green algae has been observed in Lake Apsey. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that after testing samples taken August 28, 2025 … Continue reading
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Rest area under construction memorializing original AB Ellis Public School
By Rosalind Russell – It has taken a couple of years, but the Rainbow District School Board has finally begun the work of creating the memorial for the original AB Ellis Public School. Over the last week, there has been … Continue reading
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Jacko reinstated to head up Little NHL
By Rosalind Russell – Marian Jacko has been reinstated as the President of the Little Native Hockey League. According to the release, Hockey Canada has amended its by-laws relating to conflict of interest. Since there is no longer a perceived … Continue reading
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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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