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Gore Bay’s East Bluff designated a nature preserve
By Rosalind Russell – Another area of Manitoulin Island has now been officially designated a nature preserve. The Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy has designated Gore Bay’s East Bluff as a protected haven. East Bluff is a 91-acre extension of the Niagara … Continue reading
NEMI council sets 2025 budget with 3.5 percent tax increase for rural residents
By Rosalind Russell – While most municipalities are well into the budget process, a Manitoulin Island municipality has passed their budget for 2025. The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands passed its 2025 budget with a 2.99 percent increase … Continue reading
Township of Assiginack receives Trillium dollars for digital development
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government, through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Seed grant stream, is supporting over 700 projects across the province including digital development in Assiginack township. According to the release, the foundation states seed grant funding will … Continue reading
National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada celebrates the ribbon skirt traditionally worn by Indigenous women
By Rosalind Russell – According to Noojmowin Teg of Espanola, the day takes place tomorrow (Jan 4), and was celebrated for the first time last year. The day was inspired by the experience of Isabella Kulak, an Indigenous girl in Saskatchewan who was shamed … Continue reading
Rainbow District School Board’s Annual Report released
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board’s Annual Report for the 2023-2024 school year has been released, which provides a snapshot of the strategic priorities for the schools it oversees. Director of Education Bruce Bourget says school Boards are … Continue reading
Looking for Parliamentary Guides for the summer
By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré, says the application process is now underway to find Parliamentary Guides for the summer. He says the Library of Parliament has launched its national campaign where they hire university students from across Canada … Continue reading
Public health continues to monitor fluoride concentrations in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Fluoride concentrations in the Espanola water supply are currently below the therapeutic levels recommended according to Public Health Sudbury & Districts. The agency says there are no immediate or short-term health risks to the public. However, … Continue reading
Police launch dedicated tip line in search for missing Manitoulin Island woman
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin OPP has launched a dedicated tip line in search for a missing Manitoulin Island woman. According to the release, the OPP launched the dedicated tip line on December 23rd in the ongoing search for 30-year-old … Continue reading
Drinking water advisory issued for Orr’s Sideroad in the Town of Sheguiandah
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents on Orr’s Sideroad in the Town of Sheguiandah. The Drinking Water Advisory is being issued because of a loss of pressure due to a … Continue reading
New emergency doctor in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Health Team has a new member who will be helping in emergency. According to the release, St. Joseph General Hospital has hired Dr. David Jones for a one-year term in the Emergency Department … Continue reading
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