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Interest rates coming down … slightly
By Rosalind Russell – As expected, the Bank of Canada has reduced its trend-setting interest rate to four and a half per cent. With broad price pressures continuing to ease and inflation expected to move closer to 2%, the … Continue reading
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Women walking across the province highlighting mental health care
By Rosalind Russell – An Ontario woman will be in the Espanola/North Shore Corridor this week as part of a walk to raise awareness of mental health and the challenges involved in treatment and access to care. Paul Beaumont says … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake unveils new columbarium
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has completed construction of a new columbarium for its cemetery. According to the release, the project was coordinated by the clerk’s department and Nelson Granite, which provided the craftsmanship and quality … Continue reading
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Summer fun
By Grant Lewis – No wonder these kids are smiling! Where else can you combine sports, science, outdoor living skills, art and nature all at once? Well, the Y.M.C.A. is doing exactly that in Espanola this summer at their summer … Continue reading
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That’s a lotta of coffee, eh
By Rosalind Russell – Nearly 12.8 million dollars will help send kids to camp this year in Canada following another successful Camp Day Locally, Elliot Lake had a stellar day raising just over $9,200 with Blind River at just over … Continue reading
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Work beginning on Swing Bridge today (Tuesday)
By Rosalind Russell – Work is being carried out on Little Current’s Swing Bridge’s deck and steel plates all this week starting this evening. It is anticipated it will be finished by Saturday, July 27th. Welding work will only take … Continue reading
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Work beginning on Swing Bridge today (Tuesday)
By Rosalind Russell – Work is being carried out on Little Current’s Swing Bridge’s deck and steel plates all this week starting this evening. It is anticipated it will be finished by Saturday, July 27th. Welding work will only take … Continue reading
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Chi-Cheemaun bans vehicle …
By Rosalind Russell – Due to battery fire risk and safety recall, 2017-2021 Chrysler Pacifica PlugIn Hybrids (PHEVs) are no longer permitted on OSTC ferries including the Chi-Cheemaun until the service recall is completed.To check if your vehicle is affected, … Continue reading
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St. Joseph General Hospital Foundation looking for Swiftie fans
By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph General Hospital Foundation is hoping local Swiftie fans will support their latest fundraiser to cap of the oncology campaign. Former Foundation Chair Bill Elliot says the original $1.2 million needed for updates to the … Continue reading
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Even aunties have Olympic dreams
By Rosalind Russell – A proud auntie will be cheering on her nephew, not in one, but three disciplines at the games in Paris. Mijou Pelletier says she is proud that her 20-year-old nephew Alex Baldoni is representing Canada in … Continue reading
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