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Kids Bikefest set in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – As one of the most popular events in Elliot Lake, organizers are anticipating a large turnout once again for the Annual KidsFest to be held at the Kiwanis Park (25 Dieppe Avenue) on June 29th. Organizers … Continue reading
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Espanola introducing a new program to fight an invasive plant
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is developing a strategy to deal with an invasive plant. According to the release, invasive Phragmites (FRAG-mighties) australis (aws-STRAY-liss), is a foreign perennial grass that has been called the worst invasive plant … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Transport honoured for support of visual care
By Rosalind Russell – Earlier this week, Nickel Belt MPP, Frances Gelinas met with executive staff from Manitoulin Transport to acknowledge the company’s contribution to vision care. Gelinas says Manitoulin Transport, headquartered on Manitoulin Island, has had a lasting and … Continue reading
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Blind River names its Senior of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – Blind River has officially named a long-time volunteer as its 2026 Senior of the Year. Algoma Manitoulin MPP, Bill Rosenberg, says he was delighted to attend, since the recipient of the annual award is the brother … Continue reading
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Celebration of the completion of St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre
By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre in Greater Sudbury is marking another milestone tomorrow. The centre, which provides rehabilitation services to people throughout the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts, will be celebrating the completion of their new facility. … Continue reading
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Northern Ontario School of Medicine University Awards Night
By Rosalind Russell – Seventeen health sciences educators from across Northern Ontario, including a couple from Manitoulin Island, are being recognized by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University. The Commitment to Clinical Education Award went to physiotherapist Justin … Continue reading
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Law Enforcement Torch Run in Sudbury today
By Rosalind Russell – The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics gets underway in our local area today. According to the release, members of Special Olympics, the Greater Sudbury Police, and more will all take part … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Community Economic Development open houses this Thursday
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is launching a new initiative in economic development and wants public input. According to the release, working with McSweeney and Associates McSweeney, an Ontario-based consulting firm, staff is preparing a new five-year … Continue reading
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Jill’s Walk continues to garner support
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman’s campaign to raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society following her own diagnosis of uterine and cervical cancer continues to gain momentum. Jill Beer, a long-time teacher at Espanola High School, is being … Continue reading
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Gun control town hall draws big crowd
By Rosalind Russell – Sudbury East—Manitoulin—Nickel Belt MP Jim Belanger says over 100 law-abiding gun owners filled the Azilda Hall to voice their opposition to the Liberal government’s gun buyback program on Saturday night. He says the program is ineffective, … Continue reading
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