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Blue grass concert fundraiser for Special Olympics
By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Blue Grass in the Country concert is set for this weekend on Manitoulin Island. Roslynn Taylor with Special Olympics Manitoulin says the money raised from the weekend-long event goes towards supporting various athletic and … Continue reading
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Push for a pipeline
By Rosalind Russell – Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting. Provincial and territorial leaders met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in … Continue reading
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United Way names new executive director
By Rosalind Russell – United Way Centraide of North East Ontario has announced the appointment of Cory Roslyn as its new Executive Director, effective June 17th.Board president Doug Conroy says Roslyn brings more than 15 years of experience with the Elizabeth … Continue reading
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Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB participating in conference
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board is taking part in the 2025 Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association Conference, which gets underway in Sault Ste. Marie today.NOSDA Board Chair Michelle Boileau says the three-day conference theme is Human … Continue reading
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Fire in apartment unit – cause under investigation
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Fire Department is investigating a fire at a multi-dwelling residence in Elliot Lake.Fire chief John Thomas says the fire at 77 Tokyo Crescent was called in shortly after ten am yesterday morning and the … Continue reading
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Jesuits transfer spiritual centre to Diocese – now designated a pilgrimage site
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabe Spiritual Centre has been designated a Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage Site.The Jesuits of Canada, which had overseen the centre located just south of Espanola over the last four decades, transferred the governance of the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre … Continue reading
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NOJHL extends Elliot Lake Vikings Leave of Absence through 2025-26 season
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has extended the leave of absence of the Elliot Lake Vikings franchise for the 2025-26 season.League commissioner Robert Mazzuca says the leave is due to the continuing uncertainties as to when … Continue reading
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Espanola Car show breaks attendance records
By Rosalind Russell – The 22nd Annual Espanola Knights Cruisers 2025 Cruise-In broke all records this year for attendance with an estimated 1,000 people taking in the all-day event on Saturday at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex.Over 70 vendors took … Continue reading
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New ratepayer’s association for Sables-Spanish Rivers Township
By Rosalind Russell – A group of concerned citizens are banding together to form a new ratepayer’s association in the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers.According to the release, the initial meeting, slated for June 10th, will focus on the role a … Continue reading
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Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board want input on five-year strategic plan
By Rosalind Russell – Residents are being asked to contribute to the development of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board’s Strategic Plan by way of a short survey.CAO Donna Stewart says they have enlisted Housing Services Corporation to develop a new … Continue reading
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