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Team Gushue entered in 2024 fall classic curling tournament 

By Rosalind Russell – Building on the success of last year’s Fall Classic curling event in Sault Ste. Marie, organizers are bringing in World and Brier Champion, Brad Gushue for the 2024 tournament this fall.  Team Gushue, which includes the … Continue reading

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John Island Camp getting a revamp

By Rosalind Russell – One of the North Shore Corridor’s most popular camps is getting a major revamp, thanks to a financial grant from the province. According to Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, the Ontario Trillium Foundation is providing $200,000 to … Continue reading

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St. Joseph’s Foundation reaches $700,000 goal

By Rosalind Russell – The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has reached its goal for improvements and has launched a new campaign for more hospital enhancements. Foundation chair, Deborah Dubois, says the organization has exceeded its $700,000 goal for the oncology … Continue reading

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Mississauga First Nation band services reopen following threats 

By Rosalind Russell – Mississauga First Nation cancelled their last council meeting and closed band offices and services following what is being called a credible threat to the safety of staff and council. In a community statement, Chief Brent Niganobe … Continue reading

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Massey Area Museum closing – finances will dictate future decisions 

By Rosalind Russell – The board of the Massey Area Museum has made the decision to close the museum as of the end of this month because of financial stress.  According to the release, rather than remaining open throughout the … Continue reading

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Espanola’s Boogie Mountain is discussing new additions to its property and programs 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Boogie Mountain wants input from the public about new additions to its property and programs.  According to the release, they want to hear from the wider community about potential interest in a permanent sliding hill … Continue reading

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First case of Lyme disease in Sudbury-Manitoulin 

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & District says a resident has tested positive for Lyme disease.  Officials say it is the first locally acquired human case reported to the agency this year.   They add Lyme disease occurs when … Continue reading

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Fednor funding for women who want to open their own business 

By Rosalind Russell – Fednor is providing funding for women who want to open their own business.  While in Gore Bay yesterday afternoon, Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré, announced a Government of Canada investment of $999,620 for LAMBAC (LaCloche Manitoulin … Continue reading

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East Algoma OPP investigating animal cruelty complaint 

By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP is investing an animal cruelty complaint involving the shooting of a cat.  Constable Bev Gauthier says last Saturday around noon, a cat was shot on River Road in the Town of Blind River.  … Continue reading

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Fundraiser underway to help family with child fighting cancer 

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island family needs some financial support after their six-year-old’s been diagnosed with cancer.  Deanna Hardy says six-year-old Sadie Graham of Evansville, the daughter of Rob Graham and Jes Howell, was recently diagnosed with acute … Continue reading

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