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Espanola family planning to submit petition to have Mead Blvd Circle named in honour of town’s first citizen

Community Rosalind Russell -
The Abraham Obey family is looking to have the public support a petition to have the Mead Boulevard Circle renamed after Espanola's first citizen.

Wilderness couple share their love of the wild on Mountain Men: Wild North

Community Rosalind Russell -
It's been a busy summer for the Marrones of Lure of the North fame, who spent the last year filming Mountain Men.

Ontario Awards Construction Contract for new bridge at Little Current

Business Rosalind Russell -
The Ontario government has named a construction manager for the Little Current Swing Bridge replacement project.

Dedication of bridge in memory of fallen OPP Constable Marc Hovigh

OPP Rosalind Russell -
The Ontario Provincial Police will host a bridge dedication ceremony this Friday in Little Current.

Ice goes into Elliot Lake’s Rogers Arena tomorrow

City of Elliot Lake Rosalind Russell -
Ice making will begin tomorrow morning at Elliot Lake’s Rogers Arena, with blades going on the ice September 1st, according to lead architect Chris Perry of Perry and Perry Architects.

Mayoral races across Manitoulin Island

Politics Rosalind Russell -
There are nine municipalities on Manitoulin Island, but in many cases, incumbent mayors have not declared their intention to run while councillors have.

Manitoulin Streams Improvement Association receives provincial funding

Environment Rosalind Russell -
A Manitoulin Island organization is receiving provincial funding to restore riverbanks and improve fish habitat.

B.C. RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

Wildfires Emily Joveski -
RCMP said one person has died near Summerland as a result of the Bald Range wildfire.

‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared

Wildfires Kate Brown -
B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens Summerland and forces thousands of people from their homes.

Summerland loses power as entire community evacuated ahead of wildfire

Wildfires John White -
Summerland is without power after its entire population was ordered to evacuate as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the community.

More than 12,000 people ordered to evacuate Summerland as explosive wildfire surges

Wildfires John White -
More than 12,000 residents of Summerland, B.C., have been ordered to leave the community as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the South Okanagan municipality.

Swimmer safety a priority for lodge owner and local cottagers in Espanola Bay

Business Rosalind Russell -
A lodge owner and local cottagers in the vicinity of Espanola Bay are raising concerns about a possible expansion of docks, trail and parking lot adjacent to the swimming area.

Manitoulin Transport founder and Order of Canada recipient passes away

Business Rosalind Russell -
Gore Bay's Douglas Smith has passed away.

Bridal Veil Falls reopens with limited access

Entertainment Rosalind Russell -
A popular Manitoulin Island tourist attraction has been reopened with limited access.

Fire bans put in place – heat and smoke warnings

Wildfires Rosalind Russell -
The heat wave and extreme dry conditions have led to several area municipalities imposing fire bans and extreme fire warnings.

Memorandum of Understanding signed for Step Up Step Down Youth Mental Health Program

Rainbow District School Board Rosalind Russell -
The Rainbow District School Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Compass to deliver the educational component for a new youth mental health program being offered in Sudbury this fall.
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Postmedia cutting print copies of Northern newspapers, focusing on digital

Business
Espanola’s Mid-North Monitor and Elliot Lake’s Standard print media will cease to exist as of October 31st.

Espanola family planning to submit petition to have Mead Blvd Circle named in honour of town’s first citizen

Community
The Abraham Obey family is looking to have the public support a petition to have the Mead Boulevard Circle renamed after Espanola's first citizen.

Wikwemikong celebrates opening of new transitional housing

Community
Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has opened a new transitional housing project called Val’s Place earlier this week.

Espanola woman hosting dinner to raise money for Cuba

Fundraising
An Espanola woman is hosting a unique dinner to raise money for Cuba.

Truth and Reconciliation Day/Orange Day held at Anishinabe Spiritual Centre

Community
Around 100 people, including students, took in Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day activities at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre south of Espanola yesterday.
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