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Carol Hughes’ Column – Affordability Remains the Most Pressing Issue Moving into the Fall
Canadians continue to feel the effects of inflation on their pocketbooks. This week, Statistics Canada again confirmed what most of us already know: while the price of gas continues to drop, it has not yet had the knock-on effect of … Continue reading
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Ontario universities coming to Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – For students who cannot take in an information fair in Espanola with Ontario universities, there is a digital option. Up to 22 universities will be at Espanola High School on Monday, October 3rd to host an … Continue reading
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Mantha reacts to Bill 7 – placement in long-term care homes
By Rosalind Russell – Legislation is now in place for hospital patients to be forced into a long-term care facility not of their choosing to free up beds in hospitals. The Ontario government passed legislation stipulating that such patients can … Continue reading
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Northern Chambers joins fight to save riding
By Rosalind Russell – The members of the Northern Ontario Chamber of Commerce are the latest voices to add their concerns about eliminating a Northern Ontario riding. The member chambers are asking Elections Canada to reject a proposal that would … Continue reading
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Espanola Firefighters ATV Poker Run a mighty fine mess … and we like it!
By Rosalind Russell – The Fifth Annual Espanola Firefighters ATV Poker Run was a fine, muddy affair and everyone … loved it! The more mud, the better, that is the philosophy of the over 300 people who took part in … Continue reading
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Espanola council decides to take no action with protesters
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has decided to take no action against protesters who have been taking their message of freedom to Espanola’s downtown. Several businesses in Espanola’s core had expressed concerns with the level of noise and constant … Continue reading
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September 15: Rainbow Schools Wear Pink on Stand Up Against Bullying Day
By Rosalind Russell – Staff and students in Rainbow Schools wore pink last Thursday, September 15, 2022 as Rainbow District School Board marks a milestone with this back-to-school tradition.“It’s been 15 years since we have recognized Stand Up Against Bullying Day at the start … Continue reading
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Online art auction to raise funds for NOFCC
By Rosalind Russell – An online art auction is being held over the next two days to raise funds for the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. The organization has partnered with Moose 99.3FM CJJM-Espanola to host the online … Continue reading
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