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Victorian Order of Nurses offering Adult Day Program

By Rosalind Russell – V-O-N’s Adult Day Program is now available to seniors and adults living with disabilities in Espanola. VON offers social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for seniors and adults living with disabilities in a safe, welcoming, and supervised … Continue reading →

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Food struggles continue for many

By Rosalind Russell – A new survey finds more people across Canada are turning to community organizations for help putting food on the table, while the groups supporting them are struggling to keep up. More than 1,600 organizations were surveyed … Continue reading →

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Gelinas reiterates concerns about LifeLabs to Ministry of Health

By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MPP France Gelinas is reiterating her concerns about the closure of LifeLabs in Sudbury in a letter to the Ministry of Health.  Gelinas is telling Minister Sylvie Jones why the closure of the testing … Continue reading →

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Espanola’s Giant Tiger receives accolades and funds for a local charity … or two. 

By Rosalind Russell – Back on September 16, Dan Vanier, the owner of the Giant Tiger in Espanola, received the company’s 2026 Trusted Store of the Community Award at their annual Owner Manager Meetings.  He says he is honoured but … Continue reading →

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Public input sought for Espanola Climate Action and Adaption Plan 

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has prepared a draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to help the community respond to climate change, protect infrastructure and natural assets, strengthen emergency preparedness, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  According to the … Continue reading →

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Project SEARCH HSN helps students prepare for the workforce 

By Rosalind Russell – An international program that helps students prepare for the world of work is in its fifth year in Greater Sudbury, thanks to an ongoing partnership between Rainbow District School Board, Health Sciences North, the City of … Continue reading →

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Rapids close out Showcase with OT win vs. Vikings

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Vikings came ever so close to winning the NOJHL showcase.  A goal coming early in overtime gave the French River Rapids their first win of the season as they edged the Elliot Lake … Continue reading →

ERHHC Launches Volunteer Program with Future Community Leaders

By Katie Cooper – ESPANOLA, ON – ERHHC CEO Martin Lees, former CEO Jane Batistelli, and retired RN Nancy Lacasse visited Espanola High School this morning to introduce a new volunteer program designed to connect students with meaningful opportunities inside … Continue reading →

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Espanola takes NOJHL Showcase opener against Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Paper Kings defeated the Elliot Lake Vikings 5-3 yesterday in the opening game of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Showcase being held at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex in Sudbury. In other game … Continue reading →

ADSAB launches district wide survey focused on housing and homelessness

By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District Services Administration Board has launched a survey focused on housing and homelessness across the Algoma District. According to the release, the board is working on the 2026-2036 Housing and Homelessness Plan, which will … Continue reading →

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