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Manitoulin Island mourns the passing of premier artist Ivan Wheale
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island’s premier artist Ivan Wheale has passed away. Wheale, an internationally renowned artist, who has works featured around the world, including Windsor Castle and government buildings in Canada, passed away early Saturday morning. He was … Continue reading
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Saying goodbye to Elijah
By Rosalind Russell – Around 200 people took part in the Celebration of Life for Elliot Lake’s Little Warrior on Saturday. Elijah Hennessey passed away just over a week ago following a cardiac arrest at Toronto’s Sick Kids Hospital. The … Continue reading
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Unwelcome news on repairs at Rogers Arena in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – It is not likely the best news that Elliot Lake council will receive at tonight’s meeting, but slow and steady is the approach to repairs to Rogers Arena. A report will be presented to the council … Continue reading
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Demolition of vacant hospital in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – An application to demolish a vacant hospital is under review by the City of Greater Sudbury. According to Mayor Paul Lefebvre, he had called on property owner, Panoramic Properties, to take immediate action on the building … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake seeking civic award nominations
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is looking for nominees for their annual civic award. Since 1971, the City has recognized volunteers who have improved the quality of life and freely contribute their time to the betterment … Continue reading
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Economic and energy corridor
By Rosalind Russell – The province is joining Alberta and Saskatchewan in looking to explore how best to establish a new East-West economic and energy corridor. A request for proposals has been issued by the Ontario government for a … Continue reading
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Rogers Arena Update – interior repairs temporarily halted, foundation work continues
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has temporarily halted the interior work to Rogers Arena until the foundation work is completed. At last week’s (July 28th) council meeting, city staff provided an update on the Rogers Arena … Continue reading
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Doctor shortages continues to plague North Shore Health Network
By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network continues to have difficulties in keeping emergency services open along the corridor due to doctor shortages. CEO Tim Vine says the Richards Landing-Matthews’s site will be closed today and reopens tomorrow … Continue reading
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NOSDA welcomes long-term funding
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) says a new funding announcement is a crucial step in long-term care, especially for First Nations. NOSDA chair Michelle Boileau says yesterday’s announcement by the province that the Community … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Island First Nation Chief dismissed – now suing in court
By Rosalind Russell – Just over a month ago, the Chief of a Manitoulin Island was dismissed from the position, and he is now suing. Morgen Hare says he was dismissed by M’Chigeeng First Nation band council on June 30th … Continue reading
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