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Majority of CUPW-represented employees reject Canada Post’s final offers
By Rosalind Russell – The Canada Industrial Relations Board says a majority of employees represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have voted to reject Canada Post’s final offers to both the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban … Continue reading
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Premier events taking place this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island are the places to be with not one, but three premier holiday events. The annual Haweater Weekend kicked off in Little Current last night and has plenty of family … Continue reading
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Manitoulin girl contending for Youth Athlete of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island girl is a contender for the Youth Athlete of the year. Rowyn Pfeifer of Evansville is in the running for the title. She says her mom inspires her on and off the track and … Continue reading
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North Channel Bike Park on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – The North Channel Bike Park on Manitoulin Island is set to become the island’s first purpose-built flow trails. According to the release, the park will feature 5km of flow trails suitable for all mountain bikers, along … Continue reading
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Stay safe out there
By Rosalind Russell – Ahead of one of the busiest traffic long weekends of the year, the OPP is reminding motorists that safe driving includes paying attention to what’s happening on the roadside and complying with Ontario’s Move Over law. … Continue reading
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Elijah Strong
Espanola Elks presented a cheque in support of Elijah to his sister Shannon Wallace and his grandparents Darla and Howard Hennessy toward expenses for his life saving surgery. Which we found out that the prescription he needs before surgery is … Continue reading
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World-renowned Manitoulin artist receives accolades for contributions internationally
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island’s premier artist, Ivan Wheale, was honoured this week with two prestigious awards. Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Mayor Al MacNevin and Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg met with Wheale at his home this week to present him … Continue reading
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Honouring heroes — an opportunity to meet and greet
By Rosalind Russell – The Webbwood Public Library is holding a special gathering for its local heroes. According to the release, the library will host members of the Sables-Spanish Rivers Fire Department, the Sudbury-Manitoulin Community Paramedics and others. There will be … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Child and Family Centre celebrates 40th anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Child and Family Centre has been a part of the community for the last 40 years and is hosting a celebration to mark the milestone over three days. The centre has been hosting events … Continue reading
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OPP commemorates 50 years of the Franco-Ontarian flag
By Rosalind Russell – You may notice a specially wrapped green and white Ontario Provincial Police cruiser out and about throughout our districts. The OPP has launched its new police vehicle that is decked out to commemorate the 50th anniversary … Continue reading
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