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Wiikwemkoong gets funding for a new forestry-related build
By Rosalind Russell – The Government of Ontario is investing $11.3 million in five forestry research, innovation and modernization projects in northeastern Ontario, including Manitoulin Island. Kevin Holland, the Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, says the investments from … Continue reading
Water tower cleaning and inspection coming up in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is notifying the residents and businesses on the municipal system they could see changes in their water pressure. The town has contracted with Landmark Municipal Services to carry out an inspection and … Continue reading
The state of our hospitals in the northeast
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions says hospital spending on for-profit staffing agencies jumped by 216% in Northeastern Ontario over 10 years. The union cites a new study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. … Continue reading
Elliot Lake hospital launches new model for orphaned in house patients
By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake is launching a new Hospitalist Program aimed at improving patient care and the overall hospital experience. Hospital CEO Kelli-Ann Lemieux says under the new model, two dedicated physicians will provide … Continue reading
Espanola Duck Race set for Canada Day
By Rosalind Russell -North Shore Search and Rescue says it’s hoping to sell all 5,000 tickets to this year’s Canada Day Duck Race.Fundraising Chair Steve Jackson says the proceeds will go towards the 2025-26 operating costs. He says that without any … Continue reading
Tryouts for Espanola Soccer Travel/Rep Team
By Rosalind Russell – Tryouts for the Espanola Soccer Team will be held this weekend. According to the release, this is not a registration for their house league, but all players wanting to try out must be already registered. All … Continue reading
46th La Cloche Art Show good to go
By Rosalind Russell – The 46th Annual La Cloche Art Show will be taking place June 28th to July 05th in Whitefish Falls (20 minutes south of Espanola). Chair Sue Miron says their distinguished artist this year is Paulette Stewart of … Continue reading
Espanola Spartans Banquet set for early June
By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Espanola Spartans Athletic Banquet is set for Monday, June 9th at Espanola High School. Dinner is at five pm followed by the presentation of 2024-45 school year athletic awards. Family and friends are welcome to … Continue reading
Canadian inflation slightly slowed down
By Rosalind Russell – Lower energy prices helped inflation slow down to 1.7 per cent in April. That’s according to Statistics Canada who says The Consumer Price Index is down from 2.3 per cent in March. The agency says gasoline … Continue reading
Canada Post’s latest proposal, and release of IIC Report
By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has presented its latest contract offer in labour negotiations with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers less than a week after the union received a strike mandate from workers.According to the release, in a bid … Continue reading
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