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Potentia hosting July open houses on Massey Solar Project
By Rosalind Russell – Potentia Limited has set two more open houses this month focusing on the Massey Solar Project. The company hosted open houses last month and now have set two more, one on Wednesday, July 22 from 4:00 … Continue reading
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Fire bans put in place – heat and smoke warnings
By Rosalind Russell – The heat wave and extreme dry conditions have led to several area municipalities imposing fire bans and extreme fire warnings. Espanola, Elliot Lake and Sables-Spanish Rivers are just the latest municipalities to impose fire bans where … Continue reading
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New Detachment Commander for Manitoulin OPP
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police has a new detachment commander. According to the release, Inspector Mike Salminen has been promoted to the role. With 27 years of policing experience across both municipal policing and the OPP, … Continue reading
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Valid ID required to board ONR buses and trains
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Northland says it’s committed to providing a safe and secure travel experience for all passengers. To that end, they’re implementing enhanced boarding measures. The company says all passengers will now be required to … Continue reading
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Wiikwemkoong youth wins Teen Girls Hoop Dance Championship 2026
By Rosalind Russell – A Wiikwemkoong teen, Emilee Ann Pitawanakwat recently traveled to Park City, Utah to compete in a Hoop Dance competition hosted by the American Indian Services in Park City. According to the release, over the course of two days, she competed in … Continue reading
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NOSM Northern Pathway
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario School of Medicine University is partnering with McMaster in Hamilton to help rehabilitation sciences students train closer to home and build careers in the region. NOSM says The Northern Practice Pathway builds … Continue reading
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Espanola Family Health Team Reaches Major Milestone in Connecting Residents to Primary Care
Espanola, ON – The Espanola Family Health Team is proud to announce a significant achievement in improving access to primary care for residents in the Espanola area. As part of a province-wide initiative led by Ontario’s Primary Care Action Team, … Continue reading
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Rainbow Board one of four in Canada to achieve 100 per cent EcoSchools certification
As one of only four school boards in Canada to achieve 100 per cent EcoSchools certification, Rainbow District School Board continues to lead the way in environmental learning and climate action. This year, schools earned either Platinum or Gold, the … Continue reading
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