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Gore Bay’s Annual Rotary auction this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – The Rotary Club of Gore Bay is gearing up for its annual fall harvest auction to take place on the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, October 12. Club president Dave Rogalsky says last year, they raised around $17,000 … Continue reading
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Walk-in clinic opening in Thessalon
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Manor Nursing Home and Algoma Villa have an outreach expansion of the Medical Services department, and that includes clinical services through a same day walk in / outreach clinic for adults in Thessalon. Nurse Practitioner … Continue reading
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More spots for more cops
By Rosalind Russell – Enrollment in the Basic Constable Training program at the Ontario Police College is being increased. Starting next year, the province says the program will welcome an additional 80 recruits a year… with priority given for small, medium-sized … Continue reading
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Conciliation for colleges
By Rosalind Russell – The College Employer Council says it has entered conciliation with the union representing 15-thousand full-time and partial-load college professors, instructors, librarians, and counsellors. This ahead of strike votes being held next week (Oct. 15-17) for … Continue reading
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Bears fattening up for winter
By Rosalind Russell – The natural resources ministry is getting reports of aggressive bears in human neighbourhoods this fall, one in particular in Iroquois Falls, where it’s said a bear charged towards a person walking their dog. Micheline Mamome is … Continue reading
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School board and early childhood educators reach deal
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board and the union representing Designated Early Childhood Educators in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island have reached a tentative agreement at the local level. Board Chair David Farrow says the educators are … Continue reading
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Final reconstruction of roof underway at Elliot Lake pool
By Rosalind Russell – Repair work has begun this week on the roof of the Ruben-Yli Juuti Centre in Elliot Lake. The pool has been closed for the last two years while renovations took place inside. Now, the renovation is … Continue reading
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Economic development dollars available for Indigenous
By Rosalind Russell – The province will continue to help economic development in Indigenous communities. Three point two million dollars is available through the Indigenous Economic Development Fund…and six million dollars is accessible through the Indigenous Community Capital Grants Program. … Continue reading
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Wall of Fame 2024 inductees for Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola Wall of Fame will see three new inductees for 2024: Armand Bourguignon, Dr. Tamra Jones and Dennis Lendrum. Armand Bourguignon is being recognized as an athlete, founder, coach and manager. He participated … Continue reading
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RHT meeting looks to the future – revitalization
By Rosalind Russell – The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund hosted a meeting of Anishinaabemowin Elders, language speakers and teachers at Rainbow Lodge in Birch Island on Monday, discussing the plans which will affect the 21 First Nations of the … Continue reading
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