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School buses cancelled in Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts
By Rosalind Russell – Due to the icy road conditions, and widespread pooled water causing rapidly deteriorating road conditions, and in the interest of safety, all school related transportation services for all schools, operating in Manitoulin Island, Espanola, Massey and … Continue reading
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Danielle Williamson appointed Superintendent of Schools
By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board Director of Education, Bruce Bourget, says Danielle Williamson, a long-time educator has been appointed as Superintendent of Schools effective this week. He says Williamson will oversee Special Education Programs and Services in … Continue reading
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Work beginning on Potomac Bridge in Huron Shores
By Rosalind Russell – Motorists who access the Potomac Bridge on Chiblow Lake Road in the Municipality of Huron Shores can expect some slow downs and traffic stops. The municipality is advising residents and motorists that work on the bridge … Continue reading
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Unexpected Zamboni problem leads to neighbourly gesture
By Rosalind Russell – Skating and related programs are resuming at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex, thanks to the generosity of a neighbour. After an unexpected breakdown of the Zamboni earlier this week, the town had to cancel its skating … Continue reading
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Severe respiratory season, community outbreaks, regional demand putting pressure on HSN
By Rosalind Russell – Health Sciences North (HSN) officials say the respiratory and flu season has caused pressure and increased wait times. Emergency department medical director, Dr. Jeff Middaugh says HSN is seeing higher demand in its Emergency Department with … Continue reading
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Gathering being held in Elliot Lake for those who have suffered loss
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Palliative Care & Elliot Lake Family Health Team is providing a space and a new support group to assist those going through the grief of losing a loved one. According to the release, … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Health Centre’s two hospitals benefits from provincial Legion donations
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre’s two hospitals have both received a substantial donation from the Legion Provincial Command. Communication Lead Dawn Noble McCann says members of the provincial affiliations, the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command Branches … Continue reading
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Fundraiser for Elliot Lake shelters attracts talent
By Rosalind Russell – ‘Play it Forward Musical Entertainment and Comedy,’ organizer Kay Theaker is hosting a fundraiser for the men and women’s shelters in Elliot Lake early next month. She says there is plenty of local talent taking part … Continue reading
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Blind River Public Library launches 100th anniversary celebrations
By Rosalind Russell – The Blind River Public Library has launched its 100th anniversary celebrations with a new book, and cake. Library CEO, Jennifer Fortin says they officially launched their centennial celebrations on Monday with a cake and the release … Continue reading
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Provincial Command funds two projects at Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre
By Rosalind Russell – The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command Branches and the Provincial Command Ladies’ Auxiliary Charitable Foundation presented funds to the Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre yesterday. Gary MacPherson, Zone H3 Commander, says the donation of … Continue reading
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