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From stage to film, and back again – Johnathan Fisher of Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island actor is receiving accolades for an appearance on a popular Prime Video series but is not standing on that achievement. Fifty-three-year-old Johnathan Fisher of Wiikwemkoong has been acting since being a part of … Continue reading
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A cool way to say hi to 2026 – Elliot Lake Polar Dip
By Rosalind Russell – Many people braved minus 13-degree weather yesterday to take in the inaugural polar dip at Spine Lake in Elliot Lake yesterday, January 1st. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg says it was a great crowd who took in … Continue reading
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TOP TEN NEW STORIES IN ESPANOLA IN 2025 …
By Rosalind Russell – 1. Espanola Mill purchase finalized – community consultations BMI Group, a company specializing in industrial site revitalization and sustainable development, has officially completed its purchase of the former Domtar Espanola Pulp and Paper Mill.Paul Veldman, CEO … Continue reading
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Cambrian College offering two new programs in data analytics and building construction
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College is looking at introducing two new programs in September, one focused on data analytics, the second on building construction. College vice-president Janice Clark, says the one-year, three-semester Data Analytics graduate program will focus on … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake receiving $500,000 for pool repairs – reopening depends on contractors
By Rosalind Russell – The city of Elliot Lake is getting half a million dollars for pool repairs. Kari Kluke, the Director of Recreation and Culture for the City of Elliot Lake says one of the city’s insurance policies will … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council agrees to allow Algoma social services to assume housing property
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council unanimously agreed to endorse the assumption of a housing property by the Algoma District Services Administration Board. The Elliot Lake Municipal Non Profit Corporation is the registered owner of the 81-unit at 4 … Continue reading
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Youth café and community centre in the works for Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – A Beaver Lake mother and her children are working on establishing a youth café and community centre in downtown Espanola. Eva Luca and her family attend a local church, which runs local youth programs a couple … Continue reading
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Public Health Sudbury & Districts raising awareness of a scam
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is aware of a scam currently circulating that claims to represent Public Health and requests personal information. According to the release, individuals could be contacted by phone, text message, or email … Continue reading
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Geriatrician Dr. Reva Adler joins St. Joseph’s Team in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Northeastern Ontario’s only stand-alone rehabilitative and continuing care hospital in Sudbury welcomes Dr. Reva Adler to the team. Dr. Adler, whose specialities include geriatric and internal medicine, has recently accepted a position as a Consulting Geriatrician … Continue reading
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Christmas Choir
By Donna Mitchell – On Saturday December 13th, under the leadership of Tanya Colquhoun, this choir went to Golden Birches Terrace nursing home in Blind River and sang Christmas carols to the grateful residents. In the afternoon, we presented a … Continue reading
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