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Hospital foundation nears its goal
By Rosalind Russell – The most recent donation to the St. Joseph’s General Hospital Foundation has brought the organization once step closer to its goal of $700,000. Five musicians who staged an afternoon of music made a $3,200 donation to … Continue reading
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Transport driver and company facing multiple charges following a fatal horse and buggy collision
By Rosalind Russell – Charges have been laid against a transport driver and a company after a fatal collision with a horse and buggy last December (on Dec. 4, 2023). East Algoma OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says a tractor trailer … Continue reading
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Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre joins other hospitals in fundraising
By Rosalind Russell – After a successful pilot campaign this fall, Split The Pot Lottery is back in support of hospitals across Ontario. Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre Foundation publicist Terri Noble says from February 8th to March 21st, … Continue reading
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Acquisition makes Vista Radio third largest company in Canada
By Rosalind Russell – Vista Radio – the parent company of Moose 99.3FM and Moose 94.1FM – is growing. Vista has announced the purchase of 21 radio stations in British Columbia from Bell Media. It means the company will operate … Continue reading
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Recovery brunch being hosted in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola is hosting an inaugural Espanola Addiction Recovery Brunch this Spring. Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor Allison Dodge says the brunch will be an opportunity for everyone to come together as a … Continue reading
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Calling all firefighters to test their skills
By Rosalind Russell – The Huron Shores Firefighters Association is hosting the first North Shore Firefighter Challenge. The association is calling on firefighters throughout the North Shore Corridor and beyond to sign up for the challenge and show off their … Continue reading
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Paper Excellence closes another Canadian mill
By Rosalind Russell – A pulp and paper mill on Vancouver Island is shuttering its paper operations indefinitely, and laying off dozens of employees after years of production pauses and temporary restarts. Paper Excellence Canada announced the closure of the … Continue reading
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Construction company receives Cambrian College award
By Rosalind Russell – A construction company has been honoured for its part in building up Cambrian College students and graduates. Renee Scott, Cambrian’s Director of Marketing, Recruitment and Student Success says Pioneer Construction and Fisher Wavy are this year’s recipients of … Continue reading
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Women’s Conference in the works for Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Women from throughout the North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island are being invited to attend a conference I late Spring. According to the release, the 2024 Women’s Conference will be held at the Mindemoya Community Centre on April … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council will make decision on a naming contest for the new arts centre
By Rosalind Russell – A new focal point for art in Elliot Lake will need a new name. Reconstruction of a downtown arts centre in Elliot Lake is well underway and to be prepared for what could be a late Spring … Continue reading