Photo of the Black Creek Pier earlier this month by Dennis Lendrum
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Flooding warnings continue in the districts

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell
With heavy rain over the last 24 hours, flooding warnings continue throughout the districts of Algoma, Manitoulin and Sudbury.
The Sudbury Conservation Authority says the Flood Warning remains in place for Middle and Lower Vermilion River watersheds and Lower Junction Creek watershed, affecting several areas in and around the city of Sudbury.
All authorities recommend contacting local municipalities and band offices for updates on road closures.
Several highways are closed, including:
Hwy 553 closed from Tertiary Rd to Massicotte Rd, Massey
Hwy 556 closed from Searchmont to Ranger Lake
Hwy 17 is reduced to one lane in the Old Woman Bay area due to a failed culvert
Hwy 7140 is closed in the Cartier area due to flooding
Hwy 7044 North entrance closed from Hwy 144 Cartier to Fox Lake Rd due to flooding. South entrance to Fox Lake Rd is open
Hwy 810 is closed in the Massey area due to flooding
Panache Lake Rd.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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