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Fire destroys apartment complex
By Rosalind Russell – A fire has destroyed an apartment complex in Elliot Lake. The Elliot Lake Fire Department was called out early last evening for a fire at 22 Hirshhorn Avenue. Several people were evacuated, and there are no … Continue reading
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Tehkummah Fire Department awarded grant for new communication equipment
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island fire department has received a special grant. The Tehkummah Township Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded a special grant for critical communications equipment. The department is receiving the KENWOOD Cares Grant of $15,000, … Continue reading
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Integrity Commissioner costs soaring in Township of the North Shore
By Rosalind Russell – Division within the council of the Township of the North Shore has led to exceeding the budget for the Integrity Commissioner. Council had set a 2024 budget of $10,000 for Integrity Commissioner investigations, but a new … Continue reading
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New Superintendent of Education at Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has appointed Stéphanie Sampson as the new superintendent of business effective in the new year. Sampson will begin her new duties on January 20. Officials say Sampson has worked in … Continue reading
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Hughes Tables Petition Asking Federal Government to Aid Funding Shortfall for Wiikwemkoong Elders’ Home
OTTAWA – Today in the House of Commons, Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, tabled a petition asking the federal government to help make up a funding shortfall to build a replacement Elders’ home facility in Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. “Residents of … Continue reading
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93 years old and still going strong!!
Article and photo by Grant Lewis – 93 years old and still going strong!! Very strong!! Shirley Mousseau has experienced serious health issues this year but has still managed to knit over 60 pairs of mitts for the Agnes Michon … Continue reading
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Hughes Tables Petition Calling on House to Maintain Ten Seats in Northern Ontario
OTTAWA – Yesterday in the House of Commons, Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, tabled a petition from constituents that calls on Parliamentarians to maintain the number of electoral districts representing Northern Ontarians to ten. “I stand to table a petition … Continue reading
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Dr. Deanna Hagan, Huron Shores Family Team physician being recognized
By Rosalind Russell – More than 750 family doctors from across Ontario are being recognized by their patients and the Ontario College of Family Physicians for the outstanding care they provide including one in the Huron Shores area. Dr. Deanna … Continue reading
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Planned power outage next Friday for Manitoulin Island, WRFN and Killarney
By Rosalind Russell – There is a power outage planned by Hydro One for Manitoulin Island, Killarney and Whitefish River First Nation next week According to the release, the utility must shut down the power line that provides electricity to … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Arts and Heritage Centre, home to ARIEL and the Elliot Lake Arts Club, opens first workshop
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Arts and Heritage Centre will be hosting its first workshop since finding a new home and finishing renovations to the new space. Now located in Elliot Lake’s downtown, the centre is an arts … Continue reading
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