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Housing funding will provide NEMI with 24 new lots for development
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands is receiving $907,887 in funding under the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program’s Housing-Enabled Core Servicing Stream Projects to develop lots in Little Current. According to the release, the funding will cover … Continue reading
Canada Post introduces plan to change up postal system
By Rosalind Russell – Considering the changes announced by the Government of Canada last week, Canada Post has 45 days to present a plan on how to move the postal system forward. CEO, President Doug Ettinger has outlined the plan to … Continue reading
Elliot Lake Retirement Living celebrates community through grant program
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Retirement Living celebrated community late last month with several grants to local organizations. According to the release, the organization hands out yearly cheques to various organizations as part of their Community Grant Program. The program was … Continue reading
Over 400 attend Truth and Reconciliation Mini Powwow in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Over 400 people took in a mini powwow in Espanola yesterday, all part of Truth and Reconciliation Day.It was a sea of orange as well, as part of Orange Shirt Day, with students from local schools … Continue reading
The Beer Store confirms store closing on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Despite a petition signed by thousands, there is no stopping closing the Beer Store on Manitoulin Island.Ozzie Ahmed, the vice president of retail for the Little Current outlet says the decision to close is final despite … Continue reading
Gore Bay opens new airport terminal
By Rosalind Russell – Locals and dignitaries gathered late last week for the opening of the new terminal at the Gore Bay Airport.According to the release, the expanded, modern facility will house more people, pilots, crew, and passengers as traffic … Continue reading
Greater Sudbury & Espanola young golfers tee off at CSC Nouvelon’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament
By Rosalind Russell – Last week, more than 90 students from several CSC Nouvelon elementary schools including La Renaissance in Espanola gathered at Twin Stacks Golf Club in Coniston to take part in the board’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament. The Grade … Continue reading
Elliot Lake on display at three-day home and leisure show
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake will be putting itself on display with a premier three-day event set for later this month.The Home and Leisure Fall Show happens October 24th to 26th at the Granite Sport and Social Club. According to … Continue reading
Minimum wage going up today in Ontario
By Rosalind Russell – The minimum wage goes up 40 cents today. Ontario’s minimum wage is being raised to $17.60 an hour.The province’s increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index – a measure of inflation that represents changes in … Continue reading
Canada Post strike to impact delivery of Around&About
The labour strike affecting Canada Post will impact deliveries of Around&About During the strike, copies will be available in boxes and at retail locations in Espanola and outer communities so customers can pick up a copy. Readers are also encouraged … Continue reading
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