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A special tax rebate for Ontarians

By Rosalind Russell – The province is giving every Ontarian a $200 tax rebate. Premier Doug Ford says families are struggling with the high costs of the federal carbon tax and interest rates, so Wednesday’s Fall Economic Statement included the … Continue reading

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Canada Post making offers to avoid strike

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post says it has presented new global offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers – aimed at avoiding a work stoppage.   The crown corporation says the new proposals offer higher wage increases – and … Continue reading

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Noojmowin Teg leading harvest initiative to feed community members 

By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg, the Indigenous-led health centre serving Espanola, and Manitoulin Island is offering free butchering services for wild game.  However, one-third of the meat must be donated to their Indigenous Food Access Initiative.  Food Medicine Coordinator, … Continue reading

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Smile Zones nearly ready to open at Elliot Lake hospital 

By Rosalind Russell – The official opening of not one, but three kid friendly areas at St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake is set.  Officials say the grand opening will be held on November 27th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. … Continue reading

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Monument will mark the Super stack demise in Sudbury 

By Rosalind Russell – Vale Base Metals says it will be building a monument to its Vale Base Metals Super stack, following feedback from the Sudbury community.  The company says it reached out to the wider community in September for … Continue reading

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Postal strike votes

By Rosalind Russell – Nearly a year after talks began Canada Post workers have voted in favour of strike action if a deal can’t be reached.   The Canadian Union of Postal Workers will be in a legal strike position on … Continue reading

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Local officer’s trial delayed until the new year

By Rosalind Russell – The trial of a Sudbury police officer who lives in Espanola has been delayed for five months.  Melissa Rancourt, a Greater Sudbury Police Service officer, is accused of uttering threats to a minor hockey player and … Continue reading

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SIU investigating death of Elliot Lake man

By Rosalind Russell – The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 46-year-old man in Elliot Lake on Sunday. The OPP says  around 1:00 p.m. on Oct. 27, officers responded to a call for service … Continue reading

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House fire in Elliot Lake – one person in critical condition

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says yesterday morning just after two am, the Elliot Lake Fire Department received a 911 call for a working fire at 40 Chalmers Road.  He says upon arrival on the … Continue reading

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Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord recipient of a BRAVO! Award

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord is a recipient of a BRAVO! Award – Coup de cœur from the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education.  Director of Education, Sébastien Fontaine says the board’s communications department was … Continue reading

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