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Summit on substance abuse underway in Timmins
By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction is calling it a first-of-its-kind initiative. Officials say the Timmins Summit will bring together elected leaders of small to mid-sized municipalities, along with public health officials, drug policy … Continue reading
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Espanola Lion’s Club Donates to Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank
On August 28th, the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank was presented with a very generous donation of $831.35 from the Espanola Lion’s Club. These are the proceeds of a recent BBQ. Pictured from left to right are: Lion’s members Grant … Continue reading
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Pickleball tourney assists food bank
By Rosalind Russell – Pickleball players not only got to participate in the First Annual North Shore Invitational Pickleball Tournament, but they also got to help a local food bank. Last Wednesday, a $500 cheque was presented to the Blind … Continue reading
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A different historical perspective of Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Around 80 people took in a special gathering last week that offered a different historical perspective of Elliot Lake well before the opening of the mines. Isaac Murdoch of Serpent River First Nation made the presentation … Continue reading
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Mount Dufour AGM around the corner
By Rosalind Russell – Mount Dufour Ski Area in Elliot Lake will be holding their Annual General Membership Meeting next week. The club will release its Financial Reports and hold an Election of Officers on Thursday, September 12th @ 7:00 … Continue reading
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NOJHL kicks off its pre-season
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has kicked off its pre-season. A solid effort saw the Soo Eagles skate to a 6-1 decision over the Elliot Lake Vikings Sunday to wrap-up a four-team Northern Ontario Junior … Continue reading
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Third Annual Drug Awareness Walk set for tomorrow
By Rosalind Russell – The Third Annual Drug Awareness Walk organized by the Espanola & Area Epidemic Awareness Committee is set for tomorrow in Espanola. Committee co-chair Rosalind Russell says supporters are invited to meet at the Noojmowin Teg Centre … Continue reading
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Deadly drugs on the streets
By Rosalind Russell – Deadly drugs are on the streets of Espanola, the North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island. The Community Drug Strategies of Manitoulin and Lacloche Foothills have received reports of an increase in the number of drug poisonings … Continue reading
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Throwing rocks causes serious injury to motorcyclist
By Rosalind Russell – Greater Sudbury Police are looking for a group of teens following a rock throwing incident that caused a motorcycle mishap. Staff Sargeant Darren Heffern says on Wednesday, the police received 911 calls reporting that a group … Continue reading
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Positive case of West Nile virus in a bird reported by Public Health Sudbury & Districts
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received confirmation that an American Crow in the Greater Sudbury area has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). To date, Public Health’s surveillance activities have not detected the virus in any mosquitos collected this year. … Continue reading
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