Kirkland Lake has said good-bye to a long-time former mayor. Joe Mavrinac, who served the community for decades, was buried on Tuesday after passing away on the weekend. Mavrinac was known as a municipal politician who wasn’t afraid to drop the gloves and fight for his community. Maverick served Kirkland Lake as mayor from 1981 to 1997 and was 91.
Less than 1 min.read
Kirkland Lake says good-bye to long-time mayor
Rocco Frangione
I've been a broadcast journalist for three-plus decades in Northern Ontario. I'm a graduate of Algonquin College's radio and television arts program and prior to that, an honours grad from Carleton University's philosophy program.
Continue Reading
Now playing
- Advertisement -
Related Articles
- Advertisement -
Latest News
Break-in at Espanola Legion and cannabis shop – damage and theft
Manitoulin OPP is asking for the public's help with two break and enter investigations that occurred in Espanola last week, one at the Legion Hall, the other at a cannabis shop.
SOAR festival features Espanola area adventurer as keynote speaker
You may recall Kielyn Marrone from the Espanola area who competed on the History Channel's reality show, Alone, surviving in the wilderness for 80 days back in 2020.
Elliot Lake company abruptly relocates to Sudbury – job losses
An Elliot Lake company closed its doors and relocated to Sudbury on Thursday.
City moves forward with repair plans for Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre
Elliot Lake council has given staff the go-ahead for tenders to begin the repair work at the Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre, which houses the local pool and other amenities.
NOJHL names its October Players of the Month
The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced the October players of the month.
- Advertisement -
