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Township of North Shore councillor loses pay following IC findings

By Rosalind Russell – A councillor with the Township of the North Shore will have pay suspended following the findings of the Integrity Commissioner. Last Wednesday, council voted to suspend the pay of Councillor Richard Welburn for 60 days after … Continue reading

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Full-time Canine Unit introduced on Manitoulin Island

By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishinaabe Police Service has introduced the first full-time Canine Unit to Manitoulin Island. According to Police Chief James Killeen, Constable Nick Beaudry and his police service dog, Ben, will … Continue reading

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Kindergarten registrations underway in local schools

By Rosalind Russell – Kindergarten registration was held at schools throughout our districts this week … Espanola’s École catholique La Renaissance’s youngest students in junior and senior Kindergarten grow, learn, play and thrive! These little ones benefit from convivial and … Continue reading

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Anishinabek Nation and Ontario Health sign relationship protocol

fBy Rosalind Russell – A new relationship protocol that looks to improve health and wellness for the 39 Anishinabek Nation member First Nations has been signed.  Leaders with the Anishinabek Nation and Ontario Health gathered on Thursday to sign the … Continue reading

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No action required on Integrity Commissioner report following councillor’s resignation

By Rosalind Russell – No action will be taken involving a Huron Shores councillor who resigned before the release of an Integrity Commissioner report. Colleen Hannigan was not in attendance this week with the findings of her investigation into the … Continue reading

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Community Living Algoma receives supports to hire summer students

By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Algoma, which provides supports for those with cognitive challenges, has received supports to enable the organization to hire summer students. They are hiring job coaches and an employment service coordinator, as well as summer … Continue reading

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Elementary students learn about health care with the help of a college

By Rosalind Russell – Students at an Elliot Lake school got a first-hand look at different careers they can consider in the future. Communications coordinator, Amélie Cyr, says in collaboration with Collège Boréal, students in grades 7 and 8 at … Continue reading

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Budget talks well underway in Espanola – new long-term approach

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council and town staff are in meetings to discuss the 2025 Espanola Municipal Budget using a new approach, which will include a 10-year financial strategy for each department. Town CAO, Clerk Joseph Burke introduced the … Continue reading

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Huron Shores expediting detailed bridge assessment and interim repairs

By Rosalind Russell – Huron Shores council meeting was a packed hall last night with the closure of the Dean Lake Road Bridge being the focus. Town CAO, Clerk Natashia Roberts, says the municipality closed the bridge to all traffic … Continue reading

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Special council meeting for Huron Shores next week to fill council vacancies

By Rosalind Russell – Huron Shores council will host a special meeting next week to decide how to fill two vacancies on council. Mayor Matthew Seabrook resigned on January 8th, and Councillor Roger Mulligan resigned on January 13th. Council passed … Continue reading

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