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Swim Winter Program around the corner
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Recreation Complex says the Winter Swim Program is just around the corner. Swim Lesson Registration begins online on January 8th with lessons beginning on January 30th. In-person and calls will be accepted from January 15th to 18th. … Continue reading
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Espanola continuing with waste reduction program
By Rosalind Russell – With support from Impact Canada’s Food Waste Reduction Challenge, a pilot program was run in the Town of Espanola that included 100 participating households and has achieved measurable success. That’s accoring to Farah Sheriffdeen and Brittany Clarke, the municipal … Continue reading
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Mantha says low wages, not inflation is the root cause of hunger
By Rosalind Russell – Food bank use is skyrocketing, but according to Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Mike Mantha, inflation is not the root cause. He says the recent Feed Ontario 2023 Hunger Report shows more than 800,000 Ontarians reached out to emergency food banks … Continue reading
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OPP ARREST ONE PERSON AND MULTIPLE CHARGES LAID
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged with multiple offences following a report of a theft on Albert Street in Espanola. On November 29, 2023, shortly after 3:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial … Continue reading
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MPP Mantha votes against Ford government’s harmful underspending
QUEEN’S PARK – Today MPP Mantha voted against the budget measures for the Ford government’s Fall Economic Statement (FES), which acts as an update on the province’s finances, as well as introduces new measures not included in the Q1 budget. … Continue reading
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Milestone in our history today …
By Rosalind Russell – Milestone … it is a sad day for Espanola, we would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the idling of the Domtar Pulp and Paper Mill in Espanola… please share your memories or comments below … Continue reading
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Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre ask for funding supports for recruitment
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre is asking Espanola council for support in recruiting. CEO Jane Battistelli, and Primary Care Manager, Jon Brunetti, met with council Tuesday night to present “the successes and the pressures” on … Continue reading
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Maamwesying and North Shore Health Network sign collaboration agreement
By Rosalind Russell – A collaboration has been signed this week between two North Shore health networks. In a gathering held at the Mississauga Community Hall on Tuesday, the Maamwesying (MAAM-wes-sing) North Shore Community Health Services, a core partner of … Continue reading
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Capital projects approved at Algoma District School Board Meeting for $65 million
By Rosalind Russell – At this week’s board meeting, the Algoma District School Board approved proceeding with the 2023-2024 Capital Projects, to the tune of $65 million. Officials say currently, total projects for potential award to contractors in 2023-24 amount … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP LAY 83RD IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGE
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid 83 impaired driving charges since January 1, 2023. On November 28, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP responded to a call of a suspicious … Continue reading
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