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New millionaire in Blind River
By Rosalind Russell – Glen Morningstar of Blind River is celebrating after winning a ONTARIO 49 $2 million top prize. OLG says Morningstar’s been playing the lottery for 40 years and carefully selects his numbers, which are based on his … Continue reading
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Investing in firefighters
By Rosalind Russell – The province and the feds are investing into Ontario’s Wildland Fire Program. Officials say $64 million dollars is coming to the program to enhance Ontario’s firefighting abilities, purchase new equipment, and hire and train key personnel. … Continue reading
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Light it up purple and blue
By Rosalind Russell – Over 700 locations across Canada are shining a light on disability-inclusive hiring. They’re taking part in Light it Up for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, by shining purple and blue lights today. CEO of the … Continue reading
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Townships opposition to radioactive mine tailings goes to Ford
By Rosalind Russell – The councils of the townships of Baldwin, and Nairn and Hyman have jointly submitted a formal letter to Premier Doug Ford, voicing their strong opposition to the proposed transportation and deposition of radioactive mine tailings and … Continue reading
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New terminal ready at Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport
By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay Mayor Ron Lane says it was satisfying to cut the cake celebrating the completion of the new terminal at the Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport over the weekend. He says the airport located a few miles … Continue reading
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Third Annual Homeless Challenge in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – People who want to assist the vulnerable and the homeless are invited to take part in the Third Annual Homeless Challenge in Elliot Lake next week. The annual event will be held October 23rd to October … Continue reading
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OPP INVESTIGATE FATAL SIDE-BY-SIDE COLLISION
(ELLIOT LAKE, ON) – Police were called to an Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) collision which claimed the life of one person. On October 15, 2024, at approximately 2:45 a.m. the East Algoma Provincial Police (OPP) and the Algoma Paramedic Services responded … Continue reading
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Police seek public’s assistance with missing person
By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police and the Manitoulin OPP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. On October 7th, UCCM Police received a report of a missing person identified as … Continue reading
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East Algoma OPP investigating suspicious death – two arrests made
By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP has arrested two people in relation to an ongoing death investigation. Constable Bev Gauthier says on July 6th, 2024, police were called after an unknown person with no vital signs was left at … Continue reading
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Anishnawbek values based early childhood development project at Atikameksheng Anishnawbek
By Rosalind Russell – Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, formerly known as Whitefish Lake First Nation, has launched a major $1.3 million, three-year early childhood development program, with federal funding from Employment and Social Development Canada. The Government of Canada funding is part … Continue reading
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