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Plans finalized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Chi-Cheemaun

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island will mark the 50th anniversary of the ferry, the Chi-Cheemaun’s with a family gathering. The South Baymouth Community Development Association is hosting the activities on August 10th, which will include a community party, but … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake not hosting NHL Kraft Hockeyville game – Interim city CAS says it is not possible – local celebration still being planned

By Rosalind Russell – Hockey fans will still be able to watch the NHL Kraft Hockeyville Exhibition Game won by the City of Elliot Lake, but the city’s interim CAO says not in Elliot Lake. Interim CAO Rob deBortoli says … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake council approves former civic centre to be developed as a plaza

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake City Council has approved a proposal to develop the former Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre property as a retail plaza. Last week, council approved an application by Stacked Franchising Limited to develop the property … Continue reading

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Funding accessed for First Nation archeological sites in Blind River and Mississauga FN 

By Rosalind Russell – Mississauga First Nation has accessed funding to carry out research on historical sites on its lands and in the Blind River area.  With funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, officials say they’ll carry … Continue reading

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Wiikwemkoong prepares for August election 

By Rosalind Russell – Rachal Manitowabi, the chief of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, has a race on her hands for the leadership role.  Seven individuals including Manitowabi have put their name of the ballot for the election, which will be held … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake council provides grant for new housing development 

By Rosalind Russell – Acting on a motion from their June meeting, Elliot Lake City council has approved a recommendation for a $20,000 Community Improvement Plan Grant for a new housing development.  Manager of Economic Development, Steve Antunes, says the … Continue reading

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Local youth wins provincial recognition for volunteerism  

By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Agricultural Society is celebrating a win by one of its young members.  Adelyne Holden Patenaude of Massey is one of this month’s three youths chosen by the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies for her … Continue reading

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NOFCC Fifth Annual Gold Soiree set to go 

By Rosalind Russell – The fifth annual Gold Soiree hosted by the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer is set to go.  Executive Director, Dayna Caruso says the organization assists up to 400 families a year, including Espanola, Manitoulin … Continue reading

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Interest rates coming down … slightly

By Rosalind Russell – As expected, the Bank of Canada has reduced its trend-setting interest rate to four and a half per cent.     With broad price pressures continuing to ease and inflation expected to move closer to 2%, the … Continue reading

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Women walking across the province highlighting mental health care 

By Rosalind Russell – An Ontario woman will be in the Espanola/North Shore Corridor this week as part of a walk to raise awareness of mental health and the challenges involved in treatment and access to care.  Paul Beaumont says … Continue reading

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