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Fifth Annual Drug Walk: a special gathering for one woman
By Rosalind Russell – Laura Ann Robitaille, a mother of three daughters, a widow, and an addict, marked her recovery by attending the Fifth Annual Drug Walk in Espanola last Friday. Robitaille, 53, told Around & About she had been … Continue reading
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Massey Solar Project open house this week
By Rosalind Russell – Potentia Renewables Incorporated is hosting community drop-in sessions for the proposed Massey Solar Project this week. The company says the sessions give community members a chance to speak directly with the project team, ask questions, and … Continue reading
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Honouring Constable Marc Hovingh – Swing Bridge renamed in his honour
By Rosalind Russell – Nearly 300 family members, community leaders, and partners gathered last Friday morning in the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre ballroom in Little Current for a bridge dedication ceremony honouring Manitoulin Island OPP Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh, … Continue reading
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Second Annual Hovingh Bike Rodeo and Tour de Force huge success on Manitoulin
By Rosalind Russell – The OPP Youth Foundation, along with the Ontario Provincial Police – North East Region, hosted a bike rodeo in partnership with the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service over the weekend. The Second Annual Bike Rodeo was held … Continue reading
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Brita Recycle Program
By Sue Cairns – The Espanola Lion’s Club, with the help of the Espanola Public Library, have a Brita recycle program in place.Drop your used, DRY Brita filters and products at the desk of the library for recycle. Please do … Continue reading
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Bioveld Group moving forward on Espanola Mill – feasibility study focuses on restart
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Douglas Gervais says funding from the province is assisting Bioveld Group to move forward on restarting the Espanola Mill. Bioveld North Inc., a subsidiary of the Canadian-owned BMI Group, welcomed a $5.1-million investment from … Continue reading
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All Candidates Night set for Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 will be hosting the All Candidates Night in Espanola for this year’s municipal election. Incumbent Mayor Douglas Gervais is being challenged by incumbent councillor Aidan Kaillionen. There are also … Continue reading
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Busy Bee Restaurant in Nairn Centre demolished
By Rosalind Russell – The backhoes were out this past Tuesday demolishing the former Busy Bee Restaurant on Highway 17 in Nairn Centre. According to Moose files, the restaurant was built on a site that had previously housed a gas … Continue reading
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