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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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Espanola Council approves quote to complete the Squashing Out Gender Inequality Project
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval to a quote for the Squashing Out Gender Inequality Project. Manager of Community and Recreation Bailey Bouwmeester says the town was successful in securing funding for $96,500 to update the … Continue reading
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Laurentian University expecting strike
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University faculty members will be in a legal strike position on January 19. According to the release, back in December, the university issued a no board report to the Laurentian University Faculty Association when bargaining … Continue reading
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New doctor settles on Manitoulin Island – Dr. Akintayo Akindele
By Rosalind Russell – He always planned to be a doctor, even in his home country of Nigeria, and is thrilled to be setting up a practice on Manitoulin Island. Dr. Akintayo Akindele, who prefers Dr. Akin, is a family … Continue reading
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Updated report shows worsening housing pressures, rising costs, and growing economic impacts
By Rosalind Russell – New data confirms homelessness in Northern Ontario Is accelerating faster than systems and communities can sustain. Mayor of Sables-Spanish Rivers and Chair of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board, Kevin Burke says it is no surprise. He … Continue reading
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