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It’s CAMP DAY 2024 …

By Rosalind Russell – Today (Wed) is Tim Horton’s Camp Day. Officials say 100 per cent of the proceeds from every hot and iced coffee sold at Tim Hortons restaurants locally – and across Canada and in the U-S are … Continue reading

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Dinosaurs … really?? … yup!

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Public Library is hosting a special guest this August and he is all about … dinosaurs The National Touring Museum is supporting a tour by dinosaur expert, Tim Jeffries and his lecture – “DISCOVERING DINOSAURS: … Continue reading

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Safe signage for homeowners and kids

By Rosalind Russell – The Municipalities of the LaCloche Foothills have signage available for homeowners to put on their properties encouraging drivers to slow down. The brightly coloured signage which features ‘a child profile’ and the wording, “Watch for Us When Driving”, … Continue reading

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Legions and Lions and recreation clubs … oh my!

By Rosalind Russell – A call for proposals is now open for municipalities and other groups – like Legions, Lions Clubs and recreation clubs – to deliver Seniors Active Living Centre programming.   The province is expanding access to services … Continue reading

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Lifetime Achievement Awards to be presented to Indigenous members

By Rosalind Russell – Many First Nation members hailing from Manitoulin Island and the North Shore Corridor are set to receive this year’s Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award this August. Every year the Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity hosts a gala … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Transport Awarded 2024 Northbridge Insurance Transportation Safety Award

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island-based global transportation company has won a prestigious award for its road safety. Manitoulin Transport, headquartered in Gore Bay received the 2024 Transportation Safety Award from Northbridge Insurance late last month. The winning carrier … Continue reading

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Possible loss of NHL pre-season game

By Rosalind Russell – If the repairs to Elliot Lake’s Centennial Arena are not done by early September, the city could lose out on its pre-season NHL game. The upcoming NHL preseason game between the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins … Continue reading

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Alain Simard named Dean of Graduate Studies and International at Laurentian University

By Rosalind Russell – Alain Simard has been named the Dean of Graduate Studies and International of Laurentian University. Simard says he believes the university offers students an ideal environment for advanced learning. He looks forward to working collaboratively with … Continue reading

Legislation expands alcoholic access

By Rosalind Russell – New alcoholic beverage options are coming sooner than expected to a grocery store near you.   The province says it has bumped up the next step in its plan to give people in Ontario – quote — ‘more … Continue reading

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Gore Bay beach gets major overhaul in time for upcoming Harbour Days

By Rosalind Russell – The Gore Bay Swim Beach has seen a major overhaul, just in time for the community’s annual Harbour Days. Mayor Ron Lane says the beach area has been enlarged, there is a longer dock, more play … Continue reading

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