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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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Dispatching costs prohibitive for Elliot Lake – council enters agreements
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council is keeping it status quo when it comes to its 911 service, as an upgrade to a more digital one was deemed ‘prohibitive’. Fire Chief John Thomas, who is also the Director of … Continue reading
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Family doctor crisis
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario College of Family Physicians is urging the province to address the growing crisis in family medicine. Officials say more than 32,000 people in the Greater Sudbury, Manitoulin Island, Parry Sound area don’t have a … Continue reading
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OPP canine unit finds missing Manitoulin Island man
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island man is back home thanks to the Manitoulin OPP, canine units, and volunteers. The OPP says officers were called out to search for a Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory resident on Monday and the K9 … Continue reading
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Espanola council approves new pumper truck
By Rosalind Russell – Last night, Espanola council has approved the purchase of a new pumper truck. Espanola Fire Chief Mike Pichor told the council the 1991 pumper truck is 32 years old and needs replacing to provide fire services … Continue reading
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Espanola council turns down Espanola Helping Hand ask
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Helping Hand Food Bank had asked Espanola council to consider taking over the monthly rent for their downtown location. The food bank had asked that the town take over the $1,500 per month rent and … Continue reading
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Fraud prevention a priority for local OPP
By Rosalind Russell – March is Fraud Prevention Month and Manitoulin and East Algoma OPP detachments say the losses are increasing. The OPP and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre are continuing to raise awareness of the various scams you may encounter on the … Continue reading
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