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Espanola council to declare Drug Awareness Month
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council will meet tonight to declare Drug Awareness Month in Espanola. The Espanola & Area Epidemic Overdose Awareness Committee is asking council to proclaim Drug Awareness Day in Espanola on August 31st. The committee is … Continue reading
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Supporting veterans and first responders – Ride for National Mental Health
By Rosalind Russell – A former nurse from Espanola is being honoured as part of the National Ride for Mental Health, which will be held next week. Dan Draper and Bubba’s Team will be participating in the National Ride for … Continue reading
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Toulouse re-elected as chief of Sagamok-Anishinawbek First Nation
By Rosalind Russell – Angus Toulouse has won another term as the chief of Sagamok-Anishinawbek First Nation. The election held on Saturday, saw Toulouse get 328 of the 790 votes cast. Four other candidates had run for the Gimaa position, … Continue reading
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Campers shave their heads is support of one of their families
By Rosalind Russell – Blackbear Camp hosted their usual karaoke night last week, but this one was different as it provided support to one of their youngest campers who is fighting cancer. Camp owner Karen Nicholls Ellin says camper Mona … Continue reading
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Integrity Commissioner releasing report i.e. Township of the North Shore
By Rosalind Russell – An Integrity Commissioner will be discussing his findings focused on two members of council of the Township of the North Shore this week. On Wednesday evening, via Zoom, Tony Fleming, of the legal firm, Cunningham Swan … Continue reading
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And VCARs volunteer of the year is …
By Rosalind Russell – A small group of dedicated volunteers and supporters gathered in Espanola Wednesday evening to celebrate a notable peer. Manitoulin Northshore members of the Victims Crisis Assistance and Referral Services met at the Red McCarthy Pavilion to … Continue reading
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Massey Agricultural Society seeking volunteers
By Rosalind Russell – One of Northern Ontario’s largest fairs is just around the corner, so the Massey Agricultural Society is looking for volunteers. According to the release, the society needs volunteers of any age and ability to help with … Continue reading
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Manitoulin artist providing unique Island memorabilia
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island artist has found some unique ways providing memorabilia for visitors and residents alike while supporting local causes. Ashley Whyte of Gore Bay is a multimedia artist doing illustrations, graphic design, photography and writing … Continue reading
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NSHN Thessalon Site temporary emergency department closure
By Rosalind Russell – The Emergency Department at the Thessalon Site of the North Shore Health Network must temporarily shut down due to a shortage of doctors. According to the release, the Thessalon site will be temporarily closing for 24 … Continue reading
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HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY CHI-CHEEMAUN
How did this beautiful ferry, the Chi-Cheemaun, get its name to become the iconic ship of the Great Lake of Huron? Well, the man who named the Chi-Cheemaun ferry passed away, but even the Big Canoe remembers him every year. … Continue reading
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