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Hydro One outage for Elliot Lake later this month
By Rosalind Russell – Hydro One Algoma has scheduled a power outage for a week from now.A schedule power outage is set for Elliot Lake and the outlying areas of Gunterman, Bouck, Buckles and Benge for Sunday, June 22nd.According to the … Continue reading
Multiple arrests in child sex investigation
By Rosalind Russell – Thirty-six people have been arrested and are now facing nearly 130 combined charges after what the OPP calls a ‘proactive child sexual exploitation investigation’.The OPP says 21 police services from across the province took part in … Continue reading
Premiers coming to Muskoka
By Rosalind Russell – Premier Doug Ford has invited Canada’s premiers to join the Council of the Federation summer meeting this July in Ontario’s Cottage Country.Ford says premiers are seizing the momentum coming out of the recent First Ministers’ Meeting … Continue reading
A recall on birth control pills
By Rosalind Russell – A brand of birth control pills is being recalled after complaints were received that a package contained an extra row of placebo pills.Health Canada says the company behind the Seasonale birth control pills issued the recall on … Continue reading
Espanola Regional Hospital Auxiliary Donates $47,000 to Support Cardiac Monitoring Equipment
Espanola, ON – The Espanola Regional Hospital Auxiliary has generously donated $47,000 to the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation in support of needed cardiac monitoring equipment.This significant contribution will directly fund the purchase and installation of advanced cardiac monitoring systems, enhancing … Continue reading
Students of École Sainte-Anne collaborate with Franco-Ontarian artist to create meaningful new mural
École Sainte-Anne in Spanish has unveiled a vibrant new mural, the result of a dynamic two-day workshop led by Franco-Ontarian graffiti artist Mique Michelle. The collaborative project engaged students from grades 1 to 6 in a multidisciplinary exploration of visual … Continue reading
Waubetek moves to digital mode
By Rosalind Russell – After 37 years of operating offices in Whitefish River First Nation, the Waubetek Development Corporation is transitioning to a remote digital office operating model. According to the release, since the pandemic the corporation digitized operations making … Continue reading
Manitoulin Island Grade 3 student among top spellers in Canada
By Rosalind Russell – Emily Anstice, a Grade 3 student at a Manitoulin Island school is one of the top spellers in Canada. Anstice, a student of Assiginack Public School, captured third place in the Primary category at the Spelling … Continue reading
Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly assert inherent, sole authority to decide First Nation citizenship
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation Chiefs-in-Assembly have declared inherent jurisdiction to decide who belongs on First Nations’ citizenship and membership registries. Dr. Jeannette Corbiere Lavell, Anishinabek Nation Commissioner on Citizenship says the consensus on the approval of the … Continue reading
Survey being prepared for Espanola High School reunion
By Rosalind Russell – A core group of some 15 volunteers gathered last week for the inaugural meeting of the 75th Espanola High School Reunion. Co-chair Richard Foucault says the reunion will be held July 31st, August 1st and 2nd of 2026. … Continue reading
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