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Manitoulin artist providing unique Island memorabilia
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island artist has found some unique ways providing memorabilia for visitors and residents alike while supporting local causes. Ashley Whyte of Gore Bay is a multimedia artist doing illustrations, graphic design, photography and writing … Continue reading
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NSHN Thessalon Site temporary emergency department closure
By Rosalind Russell – The Emergency Department at the Thessalon Site of the North Shore Health Network must temporarily shut down due to a shortage of doctors. According to the release, the Thessalon site will be temporarily closing for 24 … Continue reading
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HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY CHI-CHEEMAUN
How did this beautiful ferry, the Chi-Cheemaun, get its name to become the iconic ship of the Great Lake of Huron? Well, the man who named the Chi-Cheemaun ferry passed away, but even the Big Canoe remembers him every year. … Continue reading
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Old Webbwood Road closed for repairs
By Rosalind Russell – Old Webbwood Road, a secondary road linking Espanola to Webbwood, will be closed for the next few weeks. According to the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, the road closure, which was put in place on Tuesday, will … Continue reading
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Two Espanola longtime hockey enthusiasts getting national recognition
By Rosalind Russell – You know you love the game of hockey when you are still playing at 80. Espanola’s Ronald Kelly is turning 81 next month, has been playing hockey since he was a small boy, and he still … Continue reading
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Espanola Beer Store kicks off Heart of Gold Radiothon with donation
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Beer Store has kicked off the Third Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon raising funds for families with children with cancer. Taryn Bond, the manager of the local outlet, presented the Moose 99.3FM – CJJM Espanola … Continue reading
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Seniors’ centres get a boost from the Ontario government
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing more than $1.6 million in seniors’ services and activities to help more seniors in Northeastern Ontario stay fit, active, healthy, and socially connected in their communities and homes. Officials say over … Continue reading
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Drinking water advisory in Gore Bay for specific areas
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory for all businesses and residents of Range Street, Park Street, and areas south of Park Street in Gore Bay using municipal drinking water. Agency protection division … Continue reading
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Community Garden on Algoma has some new artwork to display
Thanks to the staff and campers at the summer YMCA Camp, the community garden on Algoma has some new artwork to display on our fence. During the Art and Nature week, some young artists went to work and voila!!! Thanks … Continue reading
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History Day in Kagawong offers to unique presentations
By Rosalind Russell – The annual History Day in Kagawong is a double feature this year with the theme being Tragedy and Triumph on Lake Huron. Curator of the Old Mill Heritage Centre, Rick Nelson, says it takes place Thursday, … Continue reading
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