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Manitoulin Health Centre COVID 19 Assessment Centre & Testing closing this week
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre on Manitoulin Island is closing its testing centre for COVID. President and CEO Paula Fields says the last day for specimen collection at the Centre is this Friday, March 22nd. She says … Continue reading
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State funeral to be held this week – the late Brian Mulroney
By Rosalind Russell – The body of Brian Mulroney will lie in state in Ottawa this week, ahead of the planned state funeral for Canada’s 18th Prime Minister. He will lie-in-state at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa … Continue reading
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A guaranteed “Recipe for success” …..
By Grant Lewis Ingredients … 1. Thousands of freshly baked Tim Horton chocolate chip, cookies 2. Many kilograms of blue and pink fondant 3. Volunteers .. many of them …. to decorate cookies. (artistic talent definitely not required. 4. Dedicated … Continue reading
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Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 240315
The elastic has snapped for Ontario’s developmental service organizations While travelling for my regular constituency clinics, I was invited by a friend to join her and her husband in enjoying her mouthwatering maple salmon, which she knows is one of … Continue reading
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Espanola hiring a Climate Action Specialist
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola will be posting the position of Climate Action Specialist soon as an internship supported through a grant. Town CAO/Clerk Joseph Burke says the position is being funded through a Northern Ontario Heritage … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council names Miners’ Memorial inductees for 2024
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given its approval to the inductees who will be named to the Miners’ Memorial Wall this year. Museum curator Amelia D’Amato says they will be inducting five individuals: Giovanni Angaran, Raymond Cameron, … Continue reading
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ELNOS and HNCEA presenting Huron North Funder’s Forum
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake and North Shore Corporation for Business Development, commonly called ELNOS and the Huron North Community Economic Alliance, are hosting forums in four member communities to promote business development. Officials say attendees will have … Continue reading
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Espanola PRIDE receives supports from council
By Rosalind Russell – PRIDE is receiving support from council. This will be the second year for the event which attracted over 600 people last year. Espanola council is continuing their support by waiving the fees associated with the track … Continue reading
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NOJHL announces Blind River – Espanola playoff series schedule
Two of three local Junior A teams are heading to the playoffs. The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League has finalized its West Division semifinal series schedule between the Blind River Beavers and Espanola Paper Kings. The series kicks off next … Continue reading
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The Todd Corbiere Poker Chip Run is well underway
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Snowdusters are still hosting their Todd Corbiere Poker Chip Run despite a lack of snow. Chris Laidley says they hope to see everyone collecting their stamps despite the closure of the trails since participants … Continue reading
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