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Michael Mantha’s News from the Park for 181116
I recently enjoyed an opportunity to catch up with a long-time friend of mine when I happened to be in his community during constituency week. As we sat in his living room a three-way conversation developed with his adolescent son … Continue reading
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Rayside-Balfour rallies past Espanola
Thursday, November 15, 2018 – CHELMSFORD, Ont. – The Rayside-Balfour Canadians picked up a pair of goals, including the game-winner, and an assist from Eric Eschweiler to help them rally for an eventual 8-4 come from behind victory over the … Continue reading
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2018 Remembrance Day A Special One – 100th Anniversary Of The Signing Of The Armistice
In 1918, the Armistice effectively ended the First World War. That anniversary played a major role in Remembrance Day Celebrations this year. Along with Remembrance Day Ceremonies with the Laying of Wreaths, there was the Pealing of the Bells where … Continue reading
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House Burns For Third Time In Espanola – Considered Suspicious
The Espanola Volunteer Firefighters were called out to a house fire on the Queensway Avenue in Espanola, which has been deemed suspicious. The fire, which was called in around 12:20am Wednesday morning, November 7th at 41 Queensway Avenue was put … Continue reading
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Espanola Hospital Launching Petition Campaign For More Funding
Support for long-term care from the Ontario government is of vital importance. Lee Turley, the Director of Long-Term Care at the Espanola hospital says the Ontario Long-Term Care Association is collecting signatures to advocate for additional resources. He says this … Continue reading
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Let’s Scare Hunger Campaign A Success
École Secondaire Catholique Franco-Ouest students rocked it out this Halloween. Joanna Castonguay says the students took part in the Scare Away Hunger campaign with huge success. Over 1,500 non-perishable items were collected for the Espanola and Massey Food Banks on … Continue reading
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Rainbow Board Seeks Volunteers For Special Education Advisory Committee
The Rainbow District School Board is seeking applications to fill positions on the Special Education Advisory Committee for a period of four years, beginning January 2019. The committee advises trustees on matters related to special education and is made up … Continue reading
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Integrity Report Update – Sanctions Stay In Place, New Visionary Plan Passed
By Rosalind Russell – Resolving how to handle the findings of an Integrity Report calling for sanctions against four Espanola councillors was the focus of a special meeting. The meeting, held Tuesday morning, November 6th, began with the resolution to … Continue reading
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