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Espanola council moves forward with new class for affordable housing projects
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council continues to stay focused on housing and subdivision development. At their last meeting council passed several housing measures aimed at increasing the diversity of housing stock. They approved the construction of two three-storey semi-detached residential … Continue reading
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Blind River’s Cameco invites grant applications geared to mental health initiatives
By Rosalind Russell – Local groups in the Blind River area are invited to apply for Cameco’s annual mental health grants. General Manager Terry Davis says for the fourth consecutive year, the Cameco refinery is offering local charities, community groups and … Continue reading
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Senior makes generous donation to women’s shelter in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Women’s Group has received a substantial donation of $30,000 from a local senior. A retired junior high teacher and physical education consultant, Su Smart decided to make the donation following a presentation by Esther … Continue reading
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Latest police search for missing Island women yields no results
By Rosalind Russell – A search for a Manitoulin Island woman carried out last week has yielded no results. Manitoulin OPP carried out a search over two days last week in two key areas of M’Chigeeng First Nation for Juanita Migwans … Continue reading
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Housing funding will provide NEMI with 24 new lots for development
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands is receiving $907,887 in funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Housing-Enabled Core Servicing Stream Projects to develop lots in Little Current. According to the release, the funding will cover … Continue reading
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Canada Post introduces plan to change up postal system
By Rosalind Russell – Considering the changes announced by the Government of Canada last week, Canada Post has 45 days to present a plan on how to move the postal system forward. CEO, President Doug Ettinger has outlined the plan to … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Retirement Living celebrates community through grant program
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Retirement Living celebrated community late last month with several grants to local organizations. According to the release, the organization hands out yearly cheques to various organizations as part of their Community Grant Program. The program was … Continue reading
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Over 400 attend Truth and Reconciliation Mini Powwow in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Over 400 people took in a mini powwow in Espanola yesterday, all part of Truth and Reconciliation Day.It was a sea of orange as well, as part of Orange Shirt Day, with students from local schools … Continue reading
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The Beer Store confirms store closing on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Despite a petition signed by thousands, there is no stopping closing the Beer Store on Manitoulin Island.Ozzie Ahmed, the vice president of retail for the Little Current outlet says the decision to close is final despite … Continue reading
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Gore Bay opens new airport terminal
By Rosalind Russell – Locals and dignitaries gathered late last week for the opening of the new terminal at the Gore Bay Airport.According to the release, the expanded, modern facility will house more people, pilots, crew, and passengers as traffic … Continue reading
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