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Laurentian University strike action anticipated today
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University communications say talks have failed and a strike action is expected today. According to the release, the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) has informed the university that its members plan to withhold their services … Continue reading
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North Shore Rescue hosts ice rescue training in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – North Shore Search and Rescue held a training session last weekend getting in and out of the frozen waters of an Espanola lake. Search Coordinator, Adam Page, says the Ice Rescue Technician Course was held at … Continue reading
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Do you love quilts?
By Rosalind Russell – The oldest quilt I have is 45 years old, which my grandmother, the late Stella Gionet, made for my daughter when she was born in 1979, grandma’s first great grandchild. Quilting is an art and an … Continue reading
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Increase in funding for hospitals in the local districts announced by Rosenberg
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg has announced the province, through its 2025 budget, has increased funding for hospitals including several in the riding. Rosenberg says the Ontario government is providing an increase in funding across the hospital … Continue reading
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Municipality of Central Manitoulin moves to decommission Providence Bay Arena
By Rosalind Russell – A public meeting discussing the decommissioning of the Providence Bay Arena will be taking place next Wednesday (Jan. 21). Darren Dewar sits on the municipal Providence Bay Community Centre Board. He says the council of the … Continue reading
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Mindemoya Old School receives large anonymous donation for renovations
By Rosalind Russell – An anonymous donor has made a $750,000 donation in memory of the late Joanne Smith who was a champion for saving the Mindemoya Old School on Manitoulin Island. Jan McQuay, the president of the Friends of … Continue reading
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The Espanola council is using a digital and online voting method as an alternative for the upcoming elections
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola council has given its approval to a voting method for the upcoming municipal and school board elections. The council passed a bylaw on Tuesday evening, authorizing the use of online and telephone voting … Continue reading
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Espanola hospital’s new CEO sets goals for 2026
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre’s new CEO, Martin Lees, is looking forward to overseeing the operation of the hospital following the retirement of former CEO Jane Battistelli. Lees says having her mentorship over the last … Continue reading
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Harvest Kitchen call in police about theft
By Rosalind Russell – Harvest Kitchen in Elliot Lake offers pay-what-you-can meals to those in need in the city, but a recent theft will make that difficult. The organization experienced a theft on Tuesday and officials say it makes it … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake hosting a business showcase this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Up to 40 local businesses in Elliot Lake will be taking part in a business showcase this weekend. According to the release, the businesses will be coming together for the Elliot Lake Local Business Showcase at … Continue reading
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