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Rainbow Schools offer Kindergarten Orientation for children starting school this fall
All Rainbow Schools will offer Kindergarten Orientation sessions for children starting school this fall and their parents/guardians. Parents who have not already registered their children still have time to do so and can reserve their spot for Kindergarten Orientation by … Continue reading
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Nairn & Hyman Township responds to impending closure of Nairn Centre Sawmill
By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Nairn and Hyman mayor and council are saddened by the announcement that Interfor will be indefinitely curtailing operations at the Nairn Centre mill. Mayor Amy Mazey says the municipality recognizes how difficult the news … Continue reading
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Belanger responds to Interfor closures – Interfor also closes Gogama Sawmill
By Rosalind Russell – Sudbury East—Manitoulin—Nickel Belt MP Jim Bélanger is calling on the federal government to take immediate action to reduce softwood lumber tariffs following the announced closure of the Interfor sawmills in Nairn Centre and Gogama, which is expected to result … Continue reading
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Pack of dogs raising concerns in Sagamok-Anishinawbek First Nation
By Rosalind Russell – Sagamok-Anishinawbek First Nation is dealing with dogs running off-leash. The First Nation is telling residents to be cautious, especially in the Sagamok Road/ Maple Ridge/Beaudryville area as dogs are forming a pack and showing aggression. The band … Continue reading
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Algoma Manor Nursing Home chosen as one of three pilot sites to launch new model
By Rosalind Russell – Seniors in the Algoma District will soon have more support to stay in their own homes, thanks to a new program being launched for the first time in Ontario. Algoma Manor Nursing Home CEO Pamela Ficoeillo (FICK-ah-see-yellow) … Continue reading
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Interfor indefinitely cutting operations at Nairn Centre
By Rosalind Russell – Interfor says it will be indefinitely cutting operations at Nairn Centre. In a release to the Moose, company vice-president of corporate communication & government relations Svetlana Kayumova says Interfor has made the difficult decision to indefinitely curtail … Continue reading
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Inaugural Espanola High School Eco-Fair highlight for Earth Day
By Rosalind Russell – Hundreds of students took in the inaugural Espanola High School Eco-Fair, as part of Earth Day 2026. Businesses, volunteer organizations and educational institutions spent the day with students talking about job opportunities related to the environment sector … Continue reading
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Water receding – Mindemoya Hospital Emergency Department reopens
By Rosalind Russell – The flood waters are receding on Manitoulin Island, so the Manitoulin Health Centre reopened the Mindemoya Hospital Emergency Department, last night at 8 pm. Centre president, CEO Paula Fields says the hospital had been closed following the … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Fire Department responds to residential fire – occupant in hospital – two pets lost
Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says fire fighters were dispatched to a fire on Westhill Rd yesterday. He says upon arrival, the fire department crew was able to extinguish the fire quickly adding the home sustained extensive smoke damage … Continue reading
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Roll-out on expanding Highways 11 and 17 gets Queen’s Park attention
By Rosalind Russell – A private members motion declaring the expansion and modernization of highways 11 and 17 a project of national significance has passed at Queens Park.Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof’s motion received approval a day after two Conservative ministers … Continue reading
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