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Annual Pompe Research Skateathon raising funds for rare disease research
By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Espanola Pompe Research Skateathon to raise funds for rare disease research is set for this Saturday. Kelsey McKechnie’s daughter, Iris Mae, was diagnosed with Pompe Disease, a genetic conditions that requires constant monitoring, infusions … Continue reading
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Buses cancelled in Manitoulin District, running in Sudbury and Algoma districts
By Rosalind Russell – School buses have been cancelled on Manitoulin Island today due to the impending snow and safety concerns. Buses are running in Espanola and Massey, as well as throughout the Sudbury and Algoma districts. All schools, including … Continue reading
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Waubetek Development opens application process for e-businesses
By Rosalind Russell – Waubetek Development is opening up the application process for Indigenous-based e-businesses. According to the release, eligible businesses must be a small to medium individual, family or community-owned operation with no more than 500 employees and at … Continue reading
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Sudbury Partnership for Higher Education recognizes provincial investment
By Rosalind Russell – Sudbury’s post-secondary institutions are pleased to see the Ontario government invest billions to build long-term sustainability in the sector. The Ontario government has announced it will be investing $6.4 billion over four years to support the … Continue reading
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First Annual Espanola Children’s Winter Fishing Derby sees plenty of fish
By Rosalind Russell – Despite slush conditions, there are plenty of happy fishers in the Espanola/North Shore Corridor following the First Annual Espanola Children’s Winter Fishing Derby held yesterday. Eight fish, from a seven-inch perch to a 20-inch pike, were … Continue reading
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Temporary waterflows allowing for work on Nairn Falls project
By Rosalind Russell – Vale says there will be temporary waterflows on Agnew Lake and the Spanish River water system to allow for work on a dam project near Nairn Centre. According to the release, Vale Base Metals is temporarily … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Health Centre now live with IV Smart Pumps at both hospital sites
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre has installed its IV Smart Pumps, which are now fully operational at both hospital sites. Officials say staff have completed comprehensive training, and the IV Smart Pumps are officially live — enhancing … Continue reading
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Family Day Free Fishing in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Children’s Winter Fishing Derby is set to go on Monday. Families can take in Family Day out at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre five minutes south of Espanola on Lake Anderson. Registration is at 10 … Continue reading
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