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Candlelight vigil for missing woman held on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Around 50 people took part in a candlelight vigil this past weekend on Manitoulin Island to share their prayers for a local woman who has been missing for over a month. While police and volunteers continue … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Island business run by women recognized by the province
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island business has been recognized by the province for its unique ownership. The provincial Women’s Excellence award was presented last Friday to the Split Rail Brewing Company of Gore Bay. The company produces beer … Continue reading
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OTF grant for Mount Dufour upgrade to septic system
By Rosalind Russell – Local governmental representatives and Mount Dufour volunteers met with Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha last Friday, to mark the completion of an overhaul to the septic system that is vital to the continued operation of the ski … Continue reading
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School board offers unique fast track program for Grade 8 students
By Rosalind Russell – The Sparking Secondary Success Program introduced by the Algoma District School Board has proven to be a success. According to Communications Director, Fran Walsh, the program allows grade 8 students to earn a high school credit … Continue reading
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Information session on radon this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – There will be an information session in Massey this weekend focusing on radon. November is Radon Awareness Month across Canada and Algoma Radon Testing is hosting information sessions in various communities across the North Shore to … Continue reading
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Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord and AEFO – supply teachers reach a tentative agreement
By Rosalind Russell – A tentative agreement was reached on October 25, 2024 between the union representing occasional teachers (Association des enseignantes et enseignants franco-ontariens de l’Ontario – suppléants du Nord-Ouest publique) and the Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord. According … Continue reading
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New chair for Cambrian College governors
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College says Jennifer Taback is the new chair of the Board of Governors. Taback is a member of the Shawanaga First Nation and lives in Greater Sudbury. She has worked in the design industry for … Continue reading
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FedNor to open 2024 Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion
By Rosalind Russell – Several businesses from Manitoulin Island and the North Shore Corridor will be part of the 2024 Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. FedNor officially opens the Pavilion today with a ceremonial ribbon … Continue reading
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Increased military traffic in Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins areas this weekend
Increased military traffic can be expected on major highways in Northern Ontario for the next three days. Canadian Army Reserve personnel and vehicles from northern units of 33 Canadian Brigade Group (33 CBG) will be moving personnel and equipment from … Continue reading
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CSC Nouvelon appoints new education director/secretary-treasurer
By Rosalind Russell – Suzanne Salituri, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon President, has announced the appointment of Tom Michaud to the position of Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer. She says Michaud brings educational training, administrative management and relevant teaching experience to … Continue reading
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