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THE CHEQUE IS IN THE MAIL … NOT!
By Rosalind Russell – Here’s what’s happening with social assistance during the Canada Post strike in our local area. Most recipients need to pick up cheques, and some will be sent by Purolator. The Ontario government and district social services … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council signs reciprocal agreement donation
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake city council passed a motion to accept a $3-million-dollar donation for arena repairs, agreeing to rename the Centennial Arena. Council had agreed to rename the Centennial Arena to the Rogers Arena acknowledging the donation … Continue reading
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Multiple collisions keep police busy – one fatality
By Rosalind Russell – A person is dead following a four-vehicle crash on Highway 17, east of Bruce Mines. That’s according to the OPP who says officers responded to the crash at about 6:00 a.m. yesterday morning (Nov. 26). OPP … Continue reading
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HIV Awareness Week 2024 is Focused on Changes in HIV Care
By Rosalind Russell – HIV Awareness Week, hosted by Réseau ACCESS Network, is an annual awareness campaign about HIV that leads up to World AIDS Day on December 1.Spokesperson Angèl Riess says the purpose of the campaign is to share … Continue reading
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The Manitoulin OPP has a new Community Safety Officer/Media Officer.
By Rosalind Russell – Provincial Constable Berkley Parisien is at the start of what she hopes is a long career in policing, carrying on the traditions of her parents, who are part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Twenty-four-years-old, she … Continue reading
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Huron Shores plans invasive species roundtable discussion
By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores Environmental Advisory Committee is planning a round table discussion on invasive species within local ecosystems. According to the release, organizations are invited to participate in the municipality’s next committee meeting to … Continue reading
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Counselling Service of East Algoma transferring vital service to hospital
By Rosalind Russell – The Counseling Service of East Algoma will be transferring crisis services to the Emergency Department at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Elliot Lake. According to the board it’s effective December 2. The board states the decision comes … Continue reading
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Public Health Sudbury & Districts appoints new Associate Medical Officer of Health.
By Rosalind Russell – The Board of Health has appointed Dr. Emily Groot as Associate Medical Officer of Health starting January 6, 2025. René Lapierre, the chair of the board, says Dr. Groot is working as Acting Associate Medical Officer … Continue reading
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Multi-million-dollar donation to the Elliot Lake arena, renaming to acknowledge donation
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has announced a $3-million donation from Edward and Suzanne Rogers today for the Centennial Arena restoration. Mayor Andrew Wannan says they are grateful to the Rogers for the donation with the … Continue reading
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Provincial pre-budget consultation to be held on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha says the provincial government will be hosting a pre-budget consultation on Manitoulin Island. Mantha says on December 4th, the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs will be holding the consultations, which … Continue reading
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