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It’s Tim Hortons Camp Day 

  By Rosalind Russell – Tim Hortons Camp Day returns today (July 16) with 100 per cent of hot and iced coffee sales going directly to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.  You can also purchase Camp Day donuts, bracelets and badges. The fundraiser will … Continue reading

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Planned power outage planned over next two weekends 

By Rosalind Russell – Hydro One has two planned power outages over the next two weekends for the North Shore Corridor.  According to the utility, the first maintenance power outage will be from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Sunday, … Continue reading

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Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games coming to the North

By Rosalind Russell – The Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games are coming to Northern Ontario in 2027.    North Bay has been named the host city, led by the North Bay Police Service.    Over 500 athletes and coaches from across the … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake council moves forward with repairs to Roger’s Arena 

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council reluctantly gave its unanimous consent to spending another half-a-million dollars on the Roger’s Arena.  After about an hour of discussion at Monday night’s meeting, council agreed to an additional $344,000 for a foundation … Continue reading

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Espanola/Massey golfer is on top of her game out on the links.

By Rosalind Russell – A long-time golfer from the Espanola/Massey area is on the top of the links in Canada. Casey McNeil won the Pro Section of the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada this past weekend. She finished second overall … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Special Olympians shine at provincial games

By Rosalind Russell – The Special Olympic Provincial Summer Games were held this past weekend, and the Manitoulin contingent has come home with some hardware. Roslyn Taylor says the stayed at the McMaster University residence and travelled to the games … Continue reading

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Stroke care model proving successful

By Rosalind Russell – An innovative stroke care model at Health Sciences North is changing the game for stroke patients in the Sudbury District, offering faster access to care and fewer hospital admissions with an aim of easing pressure on … Continue reading

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Shine Foundation teams up with Espanola Lions for a local teen

By Rosalind Russell – The Shine Foundation has teamed up with an Espanola club to make a dream come true for an Espanola teen.The foundation in partnership with the Espanola Lions Club partnered together under the Dream Team Program to purchase … Continue reading

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Great Lakes Cruising Club celebrating 60th anniversary

By Rosalind Russell – A long-time organization is celebrating its 60th anniversary on, and off, the big water in just over a week’s time.The Great Lakes Cruising Club is celebrating the milestone with a rendezvous being hosted by and at … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake Food Bank needs more items

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Food Bank has put out a call for more necessities.According to the release, the facility is maintaining the food shelves, but are nearly out of hair shampoo and bar soap.They also have little … Continue reading

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