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Manitoulin-North Shore Victims Services celebrates 30 years – names Volunteer of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services (MNVS) celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Espanola Golf and Country Club on Saturday, bringing together supporters and volunteers from across the North shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island. Executive director, Cynthia Stewart, … Continue reading
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Espanola takes steps in case of flooding of Black Creek
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has been in contact with Penstock Power LP (formerly Domtar) regarding high water flows in the Spanish River including Black Creek, which winds its way through Espanola to the main waterway. Officials … Continue reading
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Flood watch elevated to flood warnings – Algoma, Manitoulin & Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Flood warnings are in place across many areas of Algoma, Manitoulin and Sudbury, as well as many other districts in Ontario. All main waterways including the Spanish, Vermilion, Sauble and Mississagi rivers, have been steadily rising … Continue reading
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Commuter Survey underway in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Commuters in the Elliot Lake area are being asked to take part in a survey. Manager of Economic Development, Steve Antunes, informed council that the city’s department is looking to identify the number of residents who … Continue reading
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Massey Area Museum opens for another season tomorrow
The Massey Area Museum will be opening for another season this weekend. According to the release, the opening ceremony is tomorrow from one p.m. to three p.m. The Meet and Greet is also an opportunity to meet the new curator, … Continue reading
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Solar farm proposal presented to councils on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands council was joined by Assiginack Township counterparts to hear a proposal for a 110-acre solar farm on Manitoulin Island. Compass Greenfield Development has approached both councils to discuss leasing part of … Continue reading
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Flood watches remain in place
By Rosalind Russell – With more rain on the way, flood watches in all three districts: Manitoulin, Algoma and Sudbury, are still in place. Several Manitoulin Island municipalities have states of emergency in place, including the townships of Assiginack, Billings … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake hospital celebrates reopening of pharmacy
By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake held the official opening of its newly redeveloped pharmacy earlier this week, a project made possible through donations made to the St. Joseph’s Foundation. Hospital CEO, President Kelli-Ann Lemieux, … Continue reading
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Canada Post moving forward with community mailboxes and review of individual post offices
By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post is starting its preliminary work on revamping the agency across the country, and it could lead to possible closures of outlets. According to the release, the first steps include two core initiatives: converting the … Continue reading
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Flood watch across the districts – sand bag volunteers needed on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – With more rain on the way, several Manitoulin Island municipalities have declared a state of emergency with the ongoing flood situation in the townships of Assiginack, Billings and Tekhummah, Gordon/Barrie Island and Central Manitoulin. Central Manitoulin … Continue reading
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