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Community consultation in the works for tourism strategy in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given approval to move forward on a community consultation to develop a tourism strategy for the city. Manager of Economic Development, Steve Antunes asked council for its approval to spend just over … Continue reading
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Bylaw officer provides clarity on dog-at-large issue in SSRT
By Rosalind Russell – The bylaw officer who oversees compliance in several communities along the North Shore Corridor says some clarification is needed about dogs running at large. Richard Paquette of Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement, says the … Continue reading
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Community Fund Proposals now being accepted for United Way’s 2024-25
By Rosalind Russell – If a community organization in our local coverage areas including the North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island are looking for funding, United Way Centraide Northeast Ontario is now taking applications. Executive Director, Mary Lou Hussak, says … Continue reading
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2024 Hunger Report shows over a million still need help
By Rosalind Russell – Feed Ontario released its 2024 Hunger Report last Friday, revealing that record-high food bank use has surpassed the capacity and resources of the provincial food bank network. Carolyn Stewart, CEO of Feed Ontario says as released … Continue reading
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Cambrian College inaugural Christmas gathering introduces new bursary/honours three locals
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College’s Inaugural Christmas gathering held this past Saturday in Espanola was an opportunity to introduce a new bursary specific to the local area and to say thank you to three key role models in the … Continue reading
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Moose initiatives provide supports to many
By Rosalind Russell – Both Moose stations in the local area had successful initiatives this weekend to help those in need. Moose FM 94.1 out of Elliot Lake held their Christmas Toy Drive Radiothon in support of the Salvation Army … Continue reading
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Algoma Public Health brings lived experiences to the forefront in new Toxic Drug Report
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health has launched a community-driven report about the Toxic Drugs in Algoma, recommending more community involvement at all levels. Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. John Tuinema says the report features the voices … Continue reading
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Espanola Elks’s 48th annual Christmas Hamper Fund Campaign tomorrow
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elks will host its 48th annual Christmas Hamper Fund Campaign tomorrow. The Elks have been partnered with the Moose 99.3FM for several years and that partnership continues this year. Both will be at the … Continue reading
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Sables-Spanish Rivers Township meeting ends up in a shouting match over dogs
By Rosalind Russell – Dogs are considered family pets, but they also working members of many farms in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township assisting with herding and security for livestock. Bylaw officer Richard Paquette says the town animal control bylaw has … Continue reading
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Diversity full-length film ready for launch in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake non-profit organization is ready to launch a full-length local documentary with a pizza party. Celia Sankar, executive director of the DiversityCanada Foundation says the film, produced by the organization, is part of Golden Voices, … Continue reading
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