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New business heading up Elliot Lake Fishing Derby

By Rosalind Russell – A Toronto-based business man and long-time police officer has come before Elliot Lake Council to talk about his non-profit organization, Right Track Racing, taking over the organization of the annual Elliot Lake Fishing Derby, one of … Continue reading

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 MOU with Mount Dufour Ski Area for the use of the Ski Hill Parking Lot

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council passed a bylaw last night to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Mt Dufour Ski Area for the use of the parking lot at the ski hill. Economic Development Manager Steve Antunes … Continue reading

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Major economic initiatives underway in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – A diverse group of businesses are moving forward on a major development project at the cul-de-sac of Fox Drive in Elliot Lake. City Economic Development Manager Steve Antunes says nine parcels of land, covering over 3.4 … Continue reading

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Maintenance high priority for Huron Shores during bridge closure

By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores says they are ensuring the alternate route is maintained properly while council deals with structural problems with a recently closed bridge. According to the release, the municipal office understands there are … Continue reading

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Homeless surge shows over 200% increase in Northern Ontario 

By Rosalind Russell –  204%.  That’s how much homelessness has surged in the North according to a report from several groups, including the Northern Ontario Service Deliver’s Association.   Mayor of Northeastern Manitoulin & The Islands Al McNevin says the report … Continue reading

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Gore Bay looks forward to positive enhancements in 2025

By Rosalind Russell – The Mayor of Gore Bay says he is looking forward to positive enhancements in the community this year. Mayor Ron Lane says since late 2022 they’ve been working on a plan to ensure the town continues … Continue reading

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Dean Lake Road Bridge closed due to safety concerns the Municipality of Huron Shores

By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores has had to close one of its major bridge byways due to structural problems. Town CAO, Clerk Natashia Roberts, says the municipality has closed the Dean Lake Road Bridge to all … Continue reading

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Third Annual Rare Children’s Diseases Fundraising Skateathon is set to go

By Rosalind Russell – The third annual Rare Children’s Diseases  Skateathon is all set to go in February. Kelsey and Alex McKechnie and their family introduced the fundraiser two years ago after their daughter Iris Mae was diagnosed with Pompe … Continue reading

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Local MP believes there could be a Spring election

By Rosalind Russell – The NDP Member of Parliament for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing expects that spring might be the time for a Federal Election. Carol Hughes says when the House of Commons resumes March 24 it will include a throne speech and … Continue reading

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Our NDP candidate for the next election – France Gelinas

By Rosalind Russell – With the elimination of the Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding the next federal election promises to be an interesting affair. It was announced this week that France Gelinas, the NDPer MP from Nickel Belt will be our official New … Continue reading

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