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Thumbs up to the spirit of entrepreneurship which continues to be strong in the region.People are finding a way to cope with economic hardships and challenges by opening their own small businesses. The Speaker attends ribbon cutting ceremonies or new enterprises and is continually impressed by the enthusiasm and
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Entertaining options
By Diane JohnstonThere was an old TV show in which characters selected personal theme songs.What would be mine? Life is a Highway? The theme from Get Smart? Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road?It wouldn't be Joplin's The Entertainer.Being a good host is one of the many, many skills
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MNRF update on forest fires
In an update on the regional forest fire situation late last night (Tuesday), the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports:By the evening of August 7, there were 43 active forest fires across the northeast. Of these, 14 are not yet under control, 29 are either being held, under control
North Bay 72 “being held”
DISTRICT (Staff) – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry reports this morning that North Bay 72, the massive fire burning south of Elk Lake, is now “being held.””We’re not anticipating any growth on that fire given the current and forecasted weather conditions. That’s very encouraging,” said fire information officer