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Rolling Barrage heading west
By Rosalind Russell – If you heard the roar of motorcycles in a very large group this past weekend, then it is likely you spotted the Rolling Barrage. The motorcyclists are taking part in a coast-to-coast ride east to west … Continue reading
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GSPS Hosts Associate Solicitor General focusing on auto theft and bail reform
By Rosalind Russell – Late last week, the Greater Sudbury Police Service hosted Zee Hamid, the Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform, as part of his provincial Bail Reform initiative. He commended the service for their … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake’s Little Warrior has passed away – Celebration of Life this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Little Warrior, seven-year-old Elijah Caden Hennessey, has passed away. Elijah was receiving care and waiting for surgery in the Cardiac Critical Care unit at SickKids Hospital in Toronto when he passed away last Thursday … Continue reading
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Majority of CUPW-represented employees reject Canada Post’s final offers
By Rosalind Russell – The Canada Industrial Relations Board says a majority of employees represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have voted to reject Canada Post’s final offers to both the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban … Continue reading
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Premier events taking place this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island are the places to be with not one, but three premier holiday events. The annual Haweater Weekend kicked off in Little Current last night and has plenty of family … Continue reading
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Manitoulin girl contending for Youth Athlete of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island girl is a contender for the Youth Athlete of the year. Rowyn Pfeifer of Evansville is in the running for the title. She says her mom inspires her on and off the track and … Continue reading
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North Channel Bike Park on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – The North Channel Bike Park on Manitoulin Island is set to become the island’s first purpose-built flow trails. According to the release, the park will feature 5km of flow trails suitable for all mountain bikers, along … Continue reading
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Stay safe out there
By Rosalind Russell – Ahead of one of the busiest traffic long weekends of the year, the OPP is reminding motorists that safe driving includes paying attention to what’s happening on the roadside and complying with Ontario’s Move Over law. … Continue reading
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Elijah Strong
Espanola Elks presented a cheque in support of Elijah to his sister Shannon Wallace and his grandparents Darla and Howard Hennessy toward expenses for his life saving surgery. Which we found out that the prescription he needs before surgery is … Continue reading
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World-renowned Manitoulin artist receives accolades for contributions internationally
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island’s premier artist, Ivan Wheale, was honoured this week with two prestigious awards. Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Mayor Al MacNevin and Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg met with Wheale at his home this week to present him … Continue reading
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