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Final tourism framework presented for Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The final framework of Elliot Lake’s new tourism strategy was reviewed yesterday afternoon by the Economic Development committee. The city’s economic development manager, Steve Antunes, says the goal of the presentation was to gather feedback from … Continue reading
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HIGHWAY 6 CLOSED DUE TO SERIOUS COLLISION – Highway 6 Re-Opened.
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has reopened Highway 6 between Fox Lake Road and Lang Lake Road near Espanola, following a fatal collision that occurred earlier today. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately … Continue reading
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Car Wash and BBQ in the works for Espanola paramedic
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola paramedic has been chosen as a participant in the 2025 Iceland Cycling Event with the International Myeloma Foundation. Ashley Dieks was 36 years old when she diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2022. Her co-worker … Continue reading
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Lifeguards on duty at Clear Lake Beach
By Rosalind Russell – Lifeguards are now on duty at Clear Lake beach in Espanola. Lifeguards set up the beach area last week and completed their first aid and emergency training yesterday. It was also their first day of work … Continue reading
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French language courses in the North
By Rosalind Russell – The province is investing $10.8M to re-launch French-language courses at the Université de Sudbury, in partnership with the University of Ottawa. Starting this September (2025), Université de Sudbury will offer programs in health sciences, management and … Continue reading
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WSIB strike now over
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Compensation Employees Union says its members have voted to accept the tentative collective agreement negotiated with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. The deal was announced on Saturday with employees returning to work yesterday. The … Continue reading
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Rail, pipelines and ports
By Rosalind Russell – Strengthening interprovincial trade, driving infrastructure development, and building new pipelines and rail lines. Those were the highlights of two Memorandum of Understandings that were signed by the Premiers of Alberta and Ontario yesterday. Premier Doug Ford … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes Dr. Steven Daniel as New Chief of Staff
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre has appointed Dr. Steven Daniel as its new Chief of Staff, effective September 1, 2025. According to the release, Dr. Daniel will assume this leadership role, succeeding Dr. Stephen Cooper, who is set to … Continue reading
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All council meetings cancelled in Township of North Shore
By Rosalind Russell – At last Thursday’s council meeting, Township of North Shore Mayor Tony Moor announced the decision to cancel all future meetings while the integrity commissioner looks into a number of complaints. Moor had a … Continue reading
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Search continues in Elliot Lake for key positions with the city
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council is continuing its search for two key positions, one of which has been vacant since 2023. Back then, council contracted an executive recruitment firm at a cost of $34,000 to find a new CAO for … Continue reading
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