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Kap Paper completing engineering design study

By Rosalind Russell – There’s more federal funding to support the softwood lumber sector in the Northeast Region.   Ottawa is helping Kap Paper complete an engineering design study to support a pivot in its operations toward growth markets.   Industry Minister Melanie Joly … Continue reading

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Espanola hockey hero has passed away

By Rosalind Russell – One of Espanola’s former hockey greats has passed away. Robert (Bob) Jones was born and raised in Espanola, the eldest of four boys, and a local hockey star.  His hockey journey began with the Kitchener Rangers, … Continue reading

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Former education director to fill trustee vacancy

By Rosalind Russell – The former education director of the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon has been appointed to a vacant trustee seat until the fall election. Suzanne Salituri, CSC Nouvelon Chair, says former education director, Lyse-Anne Papineau, has been appointed … Continue reading

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Huron Shores looking for ideas of a new lumberjack

By Rosalind Russell – Huron Shores youth council wants to host a contest to help create a new statue for its’ Iron Bridge Historical Museum. According to the release, the statue of the current lumberjack need replacing. The municipality is … Continue reading

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Canada Post and CUPW finalize tentative agreements

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have now finalized the tentative agreements for the Urban and RSMC bargaining units.  According to the release, after reaching tentative agreements in December, the parties recently … Continue reading

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New Baldwin Township community rink opens at the end of next month

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Baldwin is inviting the community to come out for a ribbon cutting. According to the release, there will be an official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new community rink at Snoopy’s … Continue reading

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Play to Lead: Girls in Motion Program 

By Rosalind Russell – The Our Children, Our Future Lacloche organization is introducing a program for girls. According to the release, they are introducing the Play to Lead: Girls in Motion Program, which will run for six weeks on Tuesdays … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Central Family Health Team temporarily relocates central office

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Central Family Health Team has temporarily relocated its central office for 2026. According to the release, the team has moved to 8 Anglin Street, Mindemoya, effective immediately. The relocation is necessary due to a … Continue reading

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École catholique Georges Vanier unveils new wellness space

By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake school has opened a new wellness classroom for its elementary students. Renée Mathis, Principal of École catholique Georges Vanier says the school celebrated the official opening yesterday. She says the space is designed … Continue reading

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MASSEY RESIDENT WINS $350,000 TOP PRIZE WITH INTANT BANCO

TORONTO, ON – Santana Bob of Massey is $350,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT BANCO (Game #2516). The 28-year-old mother of one said she’s been playing INSTANT games with OLG since she was old enough to purchase a ticket. Now, … Continue reading

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