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SIX CADET POSITIONS AVAILABLE ACROSS THE NORTH EAST REGION
(NORTH EAST REGION, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently accepting applications for six Cadet positions within the North East region. Applications will be received until 8:00 a.m. on January 23, 2024. Cadets are civilian members who assist frontline … Continue reading
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Bus cancellations: Transportation cancelled for all three districts – but local schools remain open
Due to the poor road conditions in the interest of safety, all school buses for the Algoma, Manitoulin and Sudbury districts are cancelled. This includes all of Manitoulin, the North Shore Corridor, Massey, and Espanola, Spanish, Elliot Lake and Blind … Continue reading
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New Youth Wellness Hub for Sagamok-Anishinabek First Nation
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is launching a new Youth Wellness Hub to serve Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and surrounding areas. Chief Angus Toulouse says the new hub is one of the eight the government is adding to the 14 already created since … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Municipal Enforcement planning an open house
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake’s Municipal Enforcement is planning an open house for the public to meet staff and understand the processes involved in municipal enforcement of bylaws. Amanda Laurence, Deputy Clerk & Accessibility Coordinator, says residents … Continue reading
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Health workers in crisis
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions says a new poll paints a worrying picture about the staffing crisis in Northern Ontario hospitals. The union says 58 per cent of staff say they “dread going to … Continue reading
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65 Ontario paramedics including two locals recognized for excellence
By Rosalind Russell – In late December, 65 Ontario paramedics including two from Manitoulin-Sudbury DSAB received their Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars for providing exemplary emergency medical services. The two local recipients are Dwayne Elliot and … Continue reading
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Treaty legalities moving forward
By Rosalind Russell – It’s another step forward for the Robinson-Huron Treaty settlement agreement. The $10 billion proposed settlement – involving 21 First Nations including Serpent River, Sagamok, Mississauga and those on Manitoulin Island – was reached with the provincial … Continue reading
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2021 – ESPANOLA
Over 200 people took in the Remembrance Day Ceremony this year in Espanola. Thank you to all those who attended. WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM! Photos by Rosalind Russell
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Espanola Knights of Columbus disbanding
The Espanola Knights of Columbus 3422 is disbanding. Past Grand Knight Denis Bois says the Catholic men’s organization its dwindling membership and the effects of the pandemic led to the decision earlier this month. As a last gesture of support … Continue reading
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Agnes Michon, aka Mrs. Santa Claus has passed away
McKerrow’s Agnes Michon aka Mrs. Santa Claus has been an inspiration to hundreds for the last three decades. Michon passed away yesterday. For the past 26 years through illness and good times, she has made, recycled, and bought over 10,000 … Continue reading
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