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Gore Bay beach gets major overhaul in time for upcoming Harbour Days
By Rosalind Russell – The Gore Bay Swim Beach has seen a major overhaul, just in time for the community’s annual Harbour Days. Mayor Ron Lane says the beach area has been enlarged, there is a longer dock, more play … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Phragmites Project hopes to get some funding in August
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Phragmites Project is on hold at the moment since they got rejected for Ontario funding and delays are expected with the federal funding application. Project coordinator, Judith Jones, says they are concentrating on working … Continue reading
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Giant Hogweed can be lif-changing – don’t touch it!
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is warning its residents to keep an eye out for Giant Hogweed, an invasive plant that can cause major blisters and scarring if touched. According to the release, contact with the … Continue reading
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Funding provided to reform First Nations Child and Family Services
By Rosalind Russell – The federal government will provide nearly 48 billion dollars in funding to reform the First Nations Child and Family Services program. Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak made the announcement on Friday. She … Continue reading
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Doctor shortage growing
By Rosalind Russell – The list of Ontarians without a family doctor continues to grow. The Ontario College of Family Physicians says that 2.5 million people in the province are now without one. The list grew by 160,000 people in … Continue reading
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Carol Hughes’ Column – Canada Disability Benefit Needs to be More Accessible and Cover Essential Costs
When the federal budget was presented in April, many people with disabilities and organizations who assist them were looking forward to announcements surrounding the Canada Disability Benefit. The legislation that set the framework for the Canada Disability Benefit, C-22, passed … Continue reading
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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