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Commuter Survey underway in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Commuters in the Elliot Lake area are being asked to take part in a survey. Manager of Economic Development, Steve Antunes, informed council that the city’s department is looking to identify the number of residents who … Continue reading
Massey Area Museum opens for another season tomorrow
The Massey Area Museum will be opening for another season this weekend. According to the release, the opening ceremony is tomorrow from one p.m. to three p.m. The Meet and Greet is also an opportunity to meet the new curator, … Continue reading
Solar farm proposal presented to councils on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands council was joined by Assiginack Township counterparts to hear a proposal for a 110-acre solar farm on Manitoulin Island. Compass Greenfield Development has approached both councils to discuss leasing part of … Continue reading
Flood watches remain in place
By Rosalind Russell – With more rain on the way, flood watches in all three districts: Manitoulin, Algoma and Sudbury, are still in place. Several Manitoulin Island municipalities have states of emergency in place, including the townships of Assiginack, Billings … Continue reading
Elliot Lake hospital celebrates reopening of pharmacy
By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake held the official opening of its newly redeveloped pharmacy earlier this week, a project made possible through donations made to the St. Joseph’s Foundation. Hospital CEO, President Kelli-Ann Lemieux, … Continue reading
Canada Post moving forward with community mailboxes and review of individual post offices
By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post is starting its preliminary work on revamping the agency across the country, and it could lead to possible closures of outlets. According to the release, the first steps include two core initiatives: converting the … Continue reading
Flood watch across the districts – sand bag volunteers needed on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – With more rain on the way, several Manitoulin Island municipalities have declared a state of emergency with the ongoing flood situation in the townships of Assiginack, Billings and Tekhummah, Gordon/Barrie Island and Central Manitoulin. Central Manitoulin … Continue reading
Sables-Spanish Rivers council gives support to Veteran’s Crosswalk in Massey
By Rosalind Russell – Nancy Bishop, a member of the Massey Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #432, appeared before Sables-Spanish Rivers to ask for consideration for a Veteran’s Crosswalk to be installed at the intersection of Highway 17 and Imperial Street … Continue reading
Temporary closure of Mindemoya Hospital and Emergency Department effective immediately due to flood-related infrastructure issue (code grey)
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Health Centre temporarily closed the Mindemoya Hospital site including the emergency department yesterday afternoon due to a flood-related infrastructure issues impacting water and sewer services. Despite all efforts to maintain operations, officials say the current … Continue reading
Rainbow Board hosts workshop for students with special needs
By Rosalind Russell – A wide range of health care providers and other support services will be on hand to talk to parents and children at the Rainbow District School Board’s Destination Readiness: Pathways for Students with Special Needs being … Continue reading

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