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Tim Hortons Camp Day set for next week 

By Rosalind Russell – Tim Hortons across the country are revving up for their annual Camp Day and the 50h anniversary of the event.  All the proceeds from the sale of coffee and cold drinks go towards sending local children … Continue reading

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Blanket of Stars Warrior Walk takes place on Swing Bridge

By Rosalind Russell – The Swing Bridge in Little Current was alive with colour and sound yesterday morning. The unique ‘Blanket of Stars’ warrior walk hosted by Weengushk International Film Festival paid respect to residential schools and survivors.  Well over … Continue reading

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Rainbow Board and ETFO elementary teachers reach tentative agreement 

By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board and the Federation representing permanent elementary teachers in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island have reached a tentative agreement at the local level.  Rainbow District School Board Chair David Farrow says details of … Continue reading

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Art gallery part of new heritage centre in Elliot Lake 

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Arts and Heritage Centre used to be a cinema but has been renovated to house studios for artisans and other members of the Elliot Lake Arts Club.  A year ago, ARIEL, the local artist … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake Family Health Team secures ten-year lease 

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Family Health Team’s offices has secured a ten-year lease for its services following negotiations with the city.  At its last meeting, city council passed a resolution and bylaw to ratify an agreement to … Continue reading

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Gore Bay Harbour Days coming together 

By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay Harbour Days is just around the corner with three days of activities in the works.  According to town staff, the family-oriented extravaganza will take place July 26th, 27th and 28th.  Registration is now underway … Continue reading

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Blind River resident receives Governor General’s Academic Medal 

By Rosalind Russell – It was one of the most prestigious ways for a Blind River student to cap off their year.  A recent graduate of École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River, Meghan Raddon, has been presented with the … Continue reading

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Arena and pool renovations continue in Elliot Lake 

By Rosalind Russell – Restorative work continues at two recreation sites in Elliot Lake.  Timber Restoration Services Crew is continuing with the work at the Centennial Arena.  The community has exceeded its goal of raising over half-a-million dollars for renovations, … Continue reading

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Ford speaks out on LCBO 

By Rosalind Russell – Premier Doug Ford says he firmly believes the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and the union representing its striking workers can reach a deal. Ford says an offer was made last week that converts 400 casual employees … Continue reading

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Upskilling nurses training 

By Rosalind Russell – The province is investing $10 million to help more than a thousand nurses upskill their training to provide emergency department care.  Among other things, the training will include immersion programs, speciality training, as well as establish … Continue reading

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