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Protests against tailings transfer heat up – letter campaign underway

By Rosalind Russell – Community leaders in Nairn & Hyman Township, the Township of Baldwin and First Nations along the North Shore Corridor have sent letters of protest to Ontario Premier Doug Ford to voice their displeasure with an Ontario Ministry of … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake’s Rogers Arena unlikely to be opened anytime soon

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Special Projects manager says there is growing public interest in the reopening of the Rogers Arena, so he presented a report to council this week to update the project. Bill Goulding says while foundation repairs … Continue reading

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Tentative deal reached with Crown employees  

By Rosalind Russell – A tentative three-year agreement has been reached between the province and 17-thousand members of the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario — including those locally.   The union says a ratification vote takes place … Continue reading

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The Memorial Cup is Coming to Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – The Memorial Cup is coming to Elliot Lake today. Hockey Fans are invited to Kiwanis Park (25 Dieppe Ave.) today from 11am to 2pm to celebrate a local member of the Ontario Hockey League London Knights and Memorial Cup Champion, … Continue reading

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High speed broadband project well received in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Gigabit Fibre Project has achieved another milestone with local communities across the North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island moving one step closer to the broadband service being available. Around 50 residents, community leaders, and … Continue reading

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Matt O’Neill, former Espanola morning host, has passed away

By Rosalind Russell – A popular former Espanola radio morning host has passed away. Matt O’Neill worked at the former CKNS radio station in the 1990s, launching his career in the industry for over 30 years. Following his local stint, he … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Agriculture Day featured tours and tests

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Agriculture Day was held on Sunday with tours and tests in Tekhummah on Manitoulin Island. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg says the day was hosted by Lyle Renecker and his son, Johannes, at Palace Hillside Farms where … Continue reading

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Doctor chooses elective in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake has welcomed back a doctor for her elective. According to the release, Dr. Michaela Kluke has returned to Elliot Lake to work alongside the other three doctors at St. Joseph’s General Hospital. Kluke, who was … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Group acquires Quebec motor carrier

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Group of Companies is expanding its presence in northwestern Quebec and Ontario with the acquisition of a transport company out of Quebec.According to the release, the group, part of Manitoulin Transport, acquired Martin Roy … Continue reading

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2025 All Nations Childcare Gathering 

By Rosalind Russell – The 2025 All Nations Childcare Gathering, hosted by Kenjgewin Teg’s Manitoulin and Mnidoo Mnising Sharing and Learning Centre for All, brought together early learning educators for three days of learning, inspiration, and celebration.  The event was … Continue reading

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