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Rail lines on strike across Canada: Business and industry groups are warning of an economic catastrophe, as Canada’s railways shut down.
By Rosalind Russell – Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City shut down services at midnight, locking out more than nine thousand members of the Teamsters Union. The railways move about one billion dollars worth of goods daily, and experts … Continue reading
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New law on consumption sites forces several closures
By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Public Health Association says each of the ten supervised consumption sites slated for closure in Ontario has saved hundreds of lives. The Ford government announced Tuesday that it is banning any supervised drug consumption … Continue reading
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Municipalities call on governments to halt transportation of nuclear material
By Rosalind Russell – Some 50 people took in an emergency meeting of the councils of Baldwin and Nairn & Hyman townships Monday afternoon calling on governments to halt the transportation of any low-grade radioactive material to the Agnew Lake … Continue reading
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Community Living Algoma celebrating 70 years
By Rosalind Russell – This year marks the 70th anniversary of an inclusive organization — Community Living Algoma. Centralized in Sault Ste. Marie, communication coordinator Cindy Crawford says the organization is inviting supporters from throughout the district to share in … Continue reading
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NOJHL releases preseason schedule
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) has set up its 2024 preseason schedule. Presently, 10 of the league’s 12-member clubs have multiple contests on their respective exhibition slates leading up to the start of the … Continue reading
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Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory elects new chief
By Rosalind Russell – Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory has a new chief. Despite the power outage late in the day Sunday, the community was able to complete the election bringing in a new chief. Releasing the results was slightly delayed due … Continue reading
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Manitowaning no drinking water advisory
By Rosalind Russell – Sunday’s power outage led to water problems for a Manitoulin Island community. The Township of Assiginack issued a drinking water advisory from Public Health Sudbury and Districts because officials say the generator for Sunsite Estates failed … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake looking for nominations for civic awards
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is looking for nominees for its civic awards. The public is invited to nominate individuals who have gone above and beyond when volunteering, improving the lives of others, and who are … Continue reading
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Back to school radiothon on CKNR
By Rosalind Russell – The annual Moose FM radiothon for the Elliot Emergency Foodbank is Back to School radiothon on CKNR. The fundraiser focuses on Back to School for children who need access to healthy snacks and drinks during the … Continue reading
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Celebration set for Kraft Hockeyville 2024
The City of Elliot Lake says the Kraft Hockeyville community celebration will take place at Collins Hall on Friday, September 27th. In a release, the city states there will be a charity BBQ, live bands and entertainment, face painting, ball … Continue reading
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