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Hockey games being held to assist the Bellmore family of Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Friends and family are coming together to host back-to-back hockey games as a fundraiser to help Greg Bellmore’s family while he receives ongoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. Greg, who was born and raised in Espanola, was … Continue reading
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Luncheon for rare disease – TUBBS3 next week
By Rosalind Russell – A brunch is being held at the Massey Legion next week to highlight TUBBS3, a rare genetic disease. The TUBB3 gene helps build microtubules—tiny structures that act like the scaffolding and transport system inside nerve cells. … Continue reading
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Spotted any UFOs lately?
By Rosalind Russell – Canada had 1,052 reports of UFO sightings last year. That’s according to data released by Ufology Research. It’s the highest number of sightings in five years, although it’s only up about 40 from 2024. … Continue reading
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Martell launching new registry focusing on rare disease – sarcoidosis
By Rosalind Russell – Janice Martel, formerly of Massey but now living in Sudbury, who led the campaign to have McIntyre Powder, which was used in the mines, recognized as a contributing factor to long-term health conditions, is starting up … Continue reading
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Espanola council approves tender for new company to host regional household hazardous waste day
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has approved a tender for the regional Household Hazardous Waste Day. According to Environmental Services and Special Projects Manager Joel Yusko’s report, every year, the municipality partners with communities throughout the North Shore Corridor … Continue reading
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Lee Valley Autumn Leaves AGM and election this afternoon
By Rosalind Russell – The Lee Valley Autumn Leaves AGM and membership election is being held today. Patricia Campbell says the meeting, which is set for 3:30 pm this afternoon at the hall, is for all members to attend adding … Continue reading
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School buses cancelled Sudbury/Manitoulin, still running in Algoma
By Rosalind Russell – School buses are cancelled for the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts. The Sudbury Student Consortium says school buses throughout the two districts including Espanola and Massey are not running today. However, schools remain open, so staff is … Continue reading
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Ford government reducing conservation authorities
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government plans to reduce the number of Conservation Authorities – from 36 to nine regional groups. Officials say the plan comes after consultations on how conservation authorities can help get shovels in the ground … Continue reading
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