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Wilderness couple share their love of the wild on Mountain Men: Wild North
By Rosalind Russell – It’s been a busy summer for the Marrones of Lure of the North fame, who spent the last year filming Mountain Men. Kielyn Marrone and her husband, Dave, operate Lure of the North, a North Shore-based … Continue reading
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Billings receives funding, Central Manitoulin denied
By Rosalind Russell – Yesterday, the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced financial assistance through the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program for those affected by flooding including Billings Township. However, Central Manitoulin was denied the funding. The … Continue reading
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Shine a Light for a Future Without Blood Cancers
By Rosalind Russell – You can bring light, love, and hope to dispel the darkness of blood cancers, according to Elliot Lake volunteer, Darla Hennessy. Hennessy says at the Light The Night event coming to the city next month, the … Continue reading
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Vietnam veteran from Massey in Washington, D.C., for reunion
By Rosalind Russell – A veteran who served in both the American Army in Vietnam and in the Canadian Navy is in Washington, District of Columbia, for a unique reunion of Vietnam vets marking the 50th anniversary of the end … Continue reading
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Edsby communications platform launched in Rainbow Schools
By Rosalind Russell – To enhance ongoing communication with families, the Rainbow District School Board has launched the Edsby communications platform in all Rainbow Schools. In recent weeks, parents/guardians received an email invitation to activate their Edsby account. Parents/guardians who … Continue reading
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Banana Bonspiel to support NOFCC – yup – banana costumes!
By Rosalind Russell – The Curling Bananas Charity Bonspiel is set for Halloween weekend in support of the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. The Espanola Curling Club’s Logan Emiry says this is the first time they are hosting … Continue reading
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Algoma Indigenous artists featured in special show
By Rosalind Russell – A unique art display opens in Blind River today, featuring Indigenous artists from across the Algoma District. The Timber Village Museum is hosting the special art show & sale celebrating original artwork, including Cecil Youngfox, Conrad … Continue reading
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Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon raises over $12,000 for NOFCC
By Rosalind Russell – The Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon hosted by Moose 99.3 FM in Espanola has raised over $12,000 in monetary donations and donated items. The radiothon has raised over $4,500 so far, and counting, to be … Continue reading
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