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Elliot Lake’s Tyrina Cyr competing at national Special Olympics games
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Special Olympian, 27-year-old Tyrina Cyr, is out on the track prepping for national games, which take place later this month. The long-time athlete qualified for the Ontario team following competitions held in North Bay … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Area Rod and Gun Club looking at new property
By Rosalind Russell – Property in Spanish is up for sale, and the Elliot Lake Area Rod and Gun Club is taking a look. Club enthusiast Bill McNutt says the property will be presented as a potential new site for … Continue reading
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Meals on Wheels expansion doubles capacity in Blind River Area
By Rosalind Russell – Residents in Blind River who rely on meal services now have greater access to support thanks to an expansion of the Meals on Wheels program. Services Manager Sarah Bell says that in partnership with North Shore … Continue reading
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Planned power outage in Elliot Lake area this Sunday
By Rosalind Russell – There is a planned power outage this Sunday in the Elliot Lake area. According to Hydro One, the utility will be installing a new conductor on a new distribution line as well as conducting maintenance on … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Transport founder and Order of Canada recipient passes away
By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay’s Douglas Smith has passed away. Smith bought a small trucking company back in 1960, which he renamed Manitoulin Transport and grew it into one of the largest and most respected freight companies in Canada. … Continue reading
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Sudbury teen publishes global book featuring 100 youth Ideas from more than 25 countries
By Rosalind Russell – A 17-year-old teen from Greater Sudbury has written a book sharing new ideas from young people around the world. Josiah Pinheiro, the founder of Global100Ideas, has released his first edition of 100 Ideas for the Future, … Continue reading
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It’s the long weekend and the OPP will be watching
By Rosalind Russell – The OPP says the Civic Holiday long weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the summer, and they’re set to patrol area highways and waterways. Provincial police say they’ll focus on education and enforcement … Continue reading
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Elementary teacher negotiators at an impasse
By Rosalind Russell – The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario says it’s at an impasse with the province on negotiating a central agreement. In an update on social media, union president David Mastin says they couldn’t agree on scope … Continue reading
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Data breaches cost millions
By Rosalind Russell – Canadian organizations are paying a record $7.1 million, on average, per data breach. That’s according to the 2026 I-B-M Cost of a Data Breach Report. Officials say it’s the highest level recorded since the study began. … Continue reading
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Providence Bay Fair featuring top notch entertainment and family activities
By Rosalind Russell – Providence Bay will be abuzz with activity late in August for its 142nd running of THE Providence Bay Agricultural Fair. In 1884, the people of the community gathered to show off their prize fancy work, home … Continue reading
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