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Radiothon raises over $7,000 and counting
By Rosalind Russell – The Third Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon has raised over $7,000 … and counting. The radiothon, which was held on Friday by The Moose 99.3 FM CJJM – Espanola, is raising funds for the Northern Ontario … Continue reading
Ombudsman report to be presented to Elliot Lake City Council this evening
By Rosalind Russell – The Ombudsman of Ontario, Paul Dubé, will be issuing his findings about Elliot Lake council and how it deals with information that should be released in open, rather than closed sessions. He says he launched his … Continue reading
Huron Shore issues scam alert
By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores is alerting residents of scam calls circulating in the community, falsely claiming to collect donations for burn victims on behalf of the Huron Shores Fire Department. In the release, the municipality … Continue reading
MANITOULIN OPP MAKES MULTIPLE ARRESTS WHILE CONDUCTING R.I.D.E. ON HIGHWAY 17
(BALDWIN TOWSHIP, ON)- Police seize loaded handgun, Canadian currency and a large amount of drugs. On September 16, 2024, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere … Continue reading
Espanola’s Third Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon underway
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Third Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon is underway today. The Moose 99.3 FM – CJJM Espanola is raising funds once again for the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. According to the non-profit, there … Continue reading
Local area libraries blessed by generosity of donors
By Rosalind Russell – Two North Shore Corridor libraries are being supported by the wider community. The Massey and Webbwood Libraries have received supports from various donors. Dortwood Observatory in Webbwood has donated a telescope to the Massey Library, which … Continue reading
Firefighters support North Shore Health Network
By Rosalind Russell – A contingent of firefighters have come through to assist the North Shore Health Network with funding for equipment. The firefighters donated $4,392.15 to the North Shore Health Network Auxiliary – Thessalon Site, to help purchase hospital … Continue reading
Carol Hughes’ Column – Implementing Concrete Ways to Eliminate Poverty Should be a Priority
It’s difficult not to be struck by how hard it can be to make ends meet these days, especially for those already teetering on the brink. Inflation has caused a significant spike in food bank usage, driven renters from their … Continue reading
Water fluoridation has resumed in Espanola
The optimization of fluoride levels in Espanola’s municipal water supply has resumed. Water fluoridation was temporarily paused at the Espanola Water Treatment Plant in May due to an equipment malfunction with the fluoride analyzer. Optimizing the levels of fluoride in … Continue reading
Firefighters support MDC
By Rosalind Russell – Sables-Spanish Rivers Firefighters have lent their support to a national charity. On Tuesday, the contingent of volunteers gathered for some training but also to welcome Trevor McVey. They presented a cheque of $2089.94 to Muscular Dystrophy … Continue reading
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