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Sables-Spanish Rivers Township changes plans for renaming arena

By Rosalind Russell – Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has decided not to rename the arena in memory of a past mayor. The late Maurice Cazabon passed away earlier this year and a motion was put on the table to consider renaming … Continue reading

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Spring flushing program underway in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has started its Spring flushing program. Superintendent of Public Works, Dave Parker, says flushing all water mains and fire hydrants started yesterday and will be carried out over the next two weeks. … Continue reading

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Collins Hall Youth all sports nights

By Rosalind Russell – Calling all parents and kids! Registration is now open for this summer’s Youth All Sports Night Program at Collins Hall. Teams will go head-to-head for five weeks playing a different sport each Friday. Teams will earn … Continue reading

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Long-time fire chief receiving Governor General’s Award

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of the North Shore will be having a presentation tomorrow evening to honour their long-time fire chief being presented on behalf of the Governor General’s office. Mayor Tony Moor says he pleased to be … Continue reading

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Throw for the Cure assist with cancer care and research 

By Rosalind Russell – The Tenth anniversary of the Throw for the Cure had some great results once again this year.  Shelly Michon, the founder of the event, says the Webbwood Eagles hall was a busy place this past Saturday … Continue reading

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Major donation to Centennial Arena

By Rosalind Russell – Many Elliot Lake groups have come together to launch the Centennial Arena Fundraising effort.  The group includes the city, along with minor hockey, the skating club, Rotary and ELNOS.  The goal is to raise $500,000 to … Continue reading

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Espanola council approves car show exemptions

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval for exemptions for the annual car show to be held late next month. Council provided three exemptions; one allowing parking around The Oval adjacent to the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex, … Continue reading

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Espanola council grants rezoning for building new housing

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has granting rezoning to a new company to build several new dwellings in Espanola. XP Developments is planning to build six one-bedroom residential units in the Second Avenue area of town. Company representative Paul … Continue reading

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Espanola council increases water and sewer rates

By Rosalind Russell – Taxpayers who are the municipal water and sewer systems in Espanola will see increases this year. CAO Joseph Burke says the increase is needed due to the ongoing upgrades of the hard services in town. He … Continue reading

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Espanola council passes 2024 municipal budget

By Rosalind Russell – Taxpayers will see an increase in their tax bills now that Espanola council has passed the municipal budget for 2024. Espanola council approved a budget of just over $8.5 million dollars at the 2024 municipal levy, … Continue reading

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