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It’s time to celebrate the Public Health Champions
By Rosalind Russell – Do you know an adult, youth, or organization working to protect and uplift community health in the Algoma District? Public Health Algoma is hosting its Public Health Champions to acknowledge the dedication and work done by … Continue reading
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HEAVY POLICE PRESENCE IN WIKWEMIKONG AT RABBIT ISLAND ROAD & TOMAS LANE
Situation Resolved, Two People In Custody (LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have two people in custody following a shooting incident in Wikwemikong Unceded Territory. November 28, 2024, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Manitoulin … Continue reading
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La Renaissance students spread hope and gratitude
On Monday, November 18, high school students and staff of École secondaire catholique La Renaissance in Espanola participated in the ‘Pilgrimage of hope’, a local walk to raise awareness among youths on the importance of gratitude and hope. During this … Continue reading
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Ten new housing units receive Espanola Council approval
By Rosalind Russell – A new housing project got the go-ahead at a recent Espanola council meeting. XP Development Limited, a developer that just completed building six new homes in Espanola, applied to the town for the creation of a … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Hospital celebrates the opening of three child-friendly areas in the facility
By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake celebrated the grand opening of three new spaces, called Smilezones, in its facility yesterday with a ribbon cutting. The three zones are all kid-friendly and are in the emergency department, … Continue reading
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Radiothon set for Algoma-Manitoulin Moose 941
By Rosalind Russell -The Moose FM 94.1 Algoma Manitoulin in Elliot Lake is all set for its annual Christmas Toy Drive Radiothon in support of the Salvation Army. The radiothon, set for tomorrow, Friday November 29th from 8 am to … Continue reading
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IMPAIRED DRIVER CHARGED AFTER CALLING POLICE ON THEMSELVES
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged after they called police to report their location following a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver. On November 23, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario … Continue reading
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Changes to the Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant
By Rosalind Russell – Need to travel for health care? cancer treatment? surgery? Good news … Ontario’s Health Minister says travel grant changes will start on December 1. Promised changes to the Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant are about to … Continue reading
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Espanola council approves expenditure for physician and health care staff recruitment
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has had a long-time partnership with the Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre when it comes to physician and health care staff recruitment. Hospital CEO Jane Battistelli and Dr. Rob Lepage, the … Continue reading
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Postal Strike Update: Talks with CUPW grind to a halt with no movement on changes required for Canada Post’s future
By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post says it is considering its options to move negotiations forward as talks with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have ground to a halt on key issues critical to the Corporation’s future. The … Continue reading
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