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Postmedia cutting print copies of Northern newspapers, focusing on digital
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Mid-North Monitor and Elliot Lake’s Standard print media will cease to exist as of October 31st. In a statement to the Moose, Postmedia states it is investing in the future of digital news media, and … Continue reading
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A full hall for the All-Candidates Night in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – It was a full hall last night at the Espanola Legion for the All-Candidates Night with over 200 people in attendance. It was also the first time a debate was livestreamed in Espanola with over 50 … Continue reading
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Patrick Hébert named first “Éco-Héros” of CS Grand Nord
By Rosalind Russell – Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has launched its new environmental recognition program by naming its first Eco-Hero. Education director Carl Dussault, says as part of the launch, CS the board has given the title to Patrick … Continue reading
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Minimum wage goes up in Ontario
By Rosalind Russell – Minimum wage is up in Ontario. As of yesterday, it’s $17.95 an hour. That’s a 35-cent increase with the province saying more than 700,000 workers across Ontario will benefit from the increase. Officials … Continue reading
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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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