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Hughes calls for stronger protection for Canada’s freshwater
Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes stood in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon calling for stronger protection for Canada’s freshwater. Hughes says the country is fortunate to have some of the largest and most abundant freshwater resources in the world, but … Continue reading
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Call for applying to Youth Mental Health Fund now open
Organizations considering introducing new programming to assist youth with health issues can apply for new funding. Marc G. Serré, MP for Nickel Belt, says the call for proposals under the Youth Mental Health Fund has been launched. He says the … Continue reading
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LARGE AMOUNTS OF CANNABIS SEIZED AT RIDE CHECK
(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been arrested and charged following a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check, which led to the seizure of a large amount of cannabis. On November 19, 2024, at approximately 12:45 a.m., The Manitoulin Detachment of … Continue reading
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OPP ASSIST ANISHINABEK POLICE SERVICE WITH IMPAIRED INVESTIGATION
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) assisted the Anishinabek Police Service (APS) with an impaired investigation which resulted in one person being arrested and charged. On November 2, 2024 at approximately 1:30 p.m., APS officers … Continue reading
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Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign underway
Tim Horton franchises across Canada have begun their annual Holiday Smile Cookie Campaign to raise funds for local causes including the five franchises in our coverage area. The Espanola and McKerrow locations are raising funds for the Espanola Hospital Foundation … Continue reading
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Canada Post Strike Update
The POSTAL STRIKE: What you need to know: Negotiations between Canada Post and the union representing some 55,000 postal workers continue as the postal strike continues on its fourth day.The postal workers, represented by the Canadian Union for Postal Workers … Continue reading
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Major fundraiser for Elliot Lake Food Bank
The Elliot Lake Fire Service is hosting the 2024 virtual food drive to support the Elliot Lake Food Bank. Volunteer William Elliott says the drive will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 9 am until noon in the old Civic … Continue reading
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First Annual Men’s Walk for Mental Health deemed a success
First Men’s Walk for Mental Health has been deemed a success. Last Friday, the community gathered at Elliot Lake City Hall to begin their walk with participants from many organizations. They wound their way to the Oak Centre where participants … Continue reading
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School trustee wants more virtual meetings to save money
A Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board trustee wants the board to take a closer look at trustee spending and consider more virtual meetings to save money. Trustee John Caputo says he would like to see his peers spend less on … Continue reading
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Rainbow Schools mark Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Rainbow Schools will mark Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 18 to 22, 2024. Educational activities and lessons are part of Rainbow District School Board’s ongoing commitment to safe and inclusive schools. In 2022, the Board piloted the Dare … Continue reading
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