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Freeland resigns
By Rosalind Russell – Federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland resigned yesterday from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. In a statement, the Deputy Prime Minister says that Trudeau told her Friday he no longer wants her to serve as Finance Minister. … Continue reading
It is back to work for postal workers tomorrow
By Rosalind Russell Postal operations will resume tomorrow. On December 13th, the Minister of Labour established a process with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to assess the likelihood of Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) … Continue reading
Giant Tiger caps off Lions Agnes Michon Toy Drive
By Rosalind Russell – Giant Tiger in Espanola has raised funds through donations to ensure kids have an awesome Christmas this year. Owner Dan Vanier says in November they ran a donation campaign at their cash counters to raise funds … Continue reading
Espanola High Juniors rocks it out on the hard court
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School won the junior final of a basketball tournament in North Bay on the weekend. The Spartans defeated Sudbury’s LaSalle 66-57 in the final of the Green and Gold Classic. Liam Houle was named … Continue reading
Possible strike at Ontario colleges this week
By Rosalind Russell – A strike at Ontario’s community colleges is looming this week after the faculty bargaining team requested a ‘no board’ report. Michelle Arbour, acting chair of the team says once the no board report is issued from … Continue reading
Elliot Lake moves forward from fire – investigation underway
By Rosalind Russell Over the weekend the City of Elliot Lake, its businesses and organizations helped the tenants of 22 Hirshhorn Avenue who lost their home to a fire last week. The City says Hydro One and Enbridge Gas have … Continue reading
Fire destroys apartment complex
By Rosalind Russell – A fire has destroyed an apartment complex in Elliot Lake. The Elliot Lake Fire Department was called out early last evening for a fire at 22 Hirshhorn Avenue. Several people were evacuated, and there are no … Continue reading
Tehkummah Fire Department awarded grant for new communication equipment
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island fire department has received a special grant. The Tehkummah Township Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a special grant for critical communications equipment. The department is receiving the KENWOOD Cares Grant of $15,000, … Continue reading
Integrity Commissioner costs soaring in Township of the North Shore
By Rosalind Russell – Division within the council of the Township of the North Shore has led to exceeding the budget for the Integrity Commissioner. Council had set a 2024 budget of $10,000 for Integrity Commissioner investigations, but a new … Continue reading
New Superintendent of Education at Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has appointed Stéphanie Sampson as the new superintendent of business effective in the new year. Sampson will begin her new duties on January 20. Officials say Sampson has worked in … Continue reading
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