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Espanola family planning to submit petition to have Mead Blvd Circle named in honour of town’s first citizen
By Rosalind Russell – The Abraham Obey family is looking to have the public support a petition to have the Mead Boulevard Circle renamed after Espanola’s first citizen. Abraham Obey was one of Espanola’s earliest citizens having settled on land … Continue reading
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Espanola woman hosting dinner to raise money for Cuba
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman is hosting a unique dinner to raise money for Cuba. Jenn Bousquet, who has gone to Cuba on a yearly trip to assist 18 churches and missions, is once again come up with … Continue reading
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Truth and Reconciliation Day/Orange Day held at Anishinabe Spiritual Centre
By Rosalind Russell – Around 100 people, including students, took in Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day activities at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre south of Espanola yesterday. Executive Director Edwina McDonald says the gathering opened with a Sunrise Ceremony and lighting … Continue reading
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Wikwemikong celebrates opening of new transitional housing
By Rosalind Russell – Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has opened a new transitional housing project called Val’s Place earlier this week. The community came together on Tuesday to celebrate the opening of at Nookomisnaang Shelter, the new seven-unit, 15-bed transitional housing … Continue reading
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Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre Launches Group-Based Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Program
By Katie Cooper – The Group-Based Knee Replacement Rehab Program outlines a rehabilitation program launched by the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre (ERHHC) for patients recovering from total knee replacement surgery. The initiative is designed to maintain high-quality, evidence-based … Continue reading
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Schools mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
By Rosalind Russell – September 30th marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters. According to various school sources, students are being encouraged to wear orange shirts to mark the day. The orange … Continue reading
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CELEBRATION: It’s Michaelmas: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
By Rosalind Russell – The feast day of St. Michael, the archangel and overcomer of the Devil, is a Christian celebration based on the ancient Celtic calendar. Its main importance in people’s lives was that of a seasonal signpost in … Continue reading
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OPP Auxiliary hosting province-wide food drive for local food banks
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Auxiliary members across the province will be on site at various locations throughout Ontario this weekend in support of local food banks. Operation Full Plate will be hosted by officers, auxiliary … Continue reading
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