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Community Garden on Algoma has some new artwork to display
Thanks to the staff and campers at the summer YMCA Camp, the community garden on Algoma has some new artwork to display on our fence. During the Art and Nature week, some young artists went to work and voila!!! Thanks … Continue reading
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History Day in Kagawong offers to unique presentations
By Rosalind Russell – The annual History Day in Kagawong is a double feature this year with the theme being Tragedy and Triumph on Lake Huron. Curator of the Old Mill Heritage Centre, Rick Nelson, says it takes place Thursday, … Continue reading
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Cambrian College students experience Indigenous culture in Australia
By Rosalind Russell – They may live on opposite sides of the globe, but Indigenous students at Cambrian College have a lot in common with their counterparts in Australia. A team of 20 students including Shylah Meawassige of Serpent River … Continue reading
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Team Gushue entered in 2024 fall classic curling tournament
By Rosalind Russell – Building on the success of last year’s Fall Classic curling event in Sault Ste. Marie, organizers are bringing in World and Brier Champion, Brad Gushue for the 2024 tournament this fall. Team Gushue, which includes the … Continue reading
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John Island Camp getting a revamp
By Rosalind Russell – One of the North Shore Corridor’s most popular camps is getting a major revamp, thanks to a financial grant from the province. According to Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, the Ontario Trillium Foundation is providing $200,000 to … Continue reading
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St. Joseph’s Foundation reaches $700,000 goal
By Rosalind Russell – The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation has reached its goal for improvements and has launched a new campaign for more hospital enhancements. Foundation chair, Deborah Dubois, says the organization has exceeded its $700,000 goal for the oncology … Continue reading
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Mississauga First Nation band services reopen following threats
By Rosalind Russell – Mississauga First Nation cancelled their last council meeting and closed band offices and services following what is being called a credible threat to the safety of staff and council. In a community statement, Chief Brent Niganobe … Continue reading
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Massey Area Museum closing – finances will dictate future decisions
By Rosalind Russell – The board of the Massey Area Museum has made the decision to close the museum as of the end of this month because of financial stress. According to the release, rather than remaining open throughout the … Continue reading
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Espanola’s Boogie Mountain is discussing new additions to its property and programs
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Boogie Mountain wants input from the public about new additions to its property and programs. According to the release, they want to hear from the wider community about potential interest in a permanent sliding hill … Continue reading
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First case of Lyme disease in Sudbury-Manitoulin
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & District says a resident has tested positive for Lyme disease. Officials say it is the first locally acquired human case reported to the agency this year. They add Lyme disease occurs when … Continue reading
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