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One outbreak ends, and another begins at Elliot Lake institutions
By Rosalind Russell – While one outbreak has been declared over, another has broken out at another Elliot Lake institution. St. Joseph’s General Hospital CEO Jeremy Stevenson says the outbreak of influenza at the Camillus Centre has been declared over … Continue reading
Kindergarten registration at French Catholic schools in Espanola and North Shore on January 22-26
Parents wishing to register their child in a full-time French-language Kindergarten program are invited to come discover Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s elementary schools in Espanola, Spanish, Elliot Lake and Blind River during its Kindergarten Registration event from Monday, January 22, … Continue reading
MANITOULIN OPP SEEKING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE WITH BREAK AND ENTER INVESTIGATION
(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance in a break and enter investigation. On January 18, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP responded to a report of a … Continue reading
Celebration of Life set for Espanola’s Wayne Ashton
By Rosalind Russell – Arrangements for the Celebration of Life for Espanola’s own Wayne Ashton will be held this week. Ashton who served 50 years as a volunteer firefighter in Espanola was well known for his other work including a … Continue reading
Manitoulin OPP implements CAMSafe program
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin OPP is looking for partners in a new surveillance program known as CAMsafe. According to the release, CAMSafe is a program aimed at creating a database of residential and commercial security cameras within a … Continue reading
History sought for Mississaugi First Nation
By Rosalind Russell – Chad Cowie, the historical researcher for Mississaugi First Nation and its six-member communities will be in Mississauga First Nation later this week to talk to individuals about their histories. He says he is looking for oral … Continue reading
Espanola Snowarama 2024 has not one, but two Ambassadors
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s 2024 Snowarama will have two ambassadors for Easter Seals this year. Program Manager Carmen Bazinet says this year’s event will feature local young ambassadors, Ryan Vladd and Ricky Dixon. She says the ride will be held on … Continue reading
Mental Health Day being held in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is hosting Mental Health Day, a flag raising and fair this week. According to the release, a flag raising will be held at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex and the public is … Continue reading
Funding applications underway for three major projects in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Officials say three buildings in Elliot Lake focusing on arts and culture need retrofitting so the city has begun a grant application. Council has approved the plan to seek grant funding from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund … Continue reading
Five-year-old girl and mother found – abduction charges laid
By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP reports that the missing five-year-old girl and mother from Mississauaga First Nation have been found, adding charges of abduction have been laid. Constable Bev Gauthier says the search began a week ago Monday when … Continue reading
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