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New Baldwin Township community rink opens at the end of next month

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Baldwin is inviting the community to come out for a ribbon cutting. According to the release, there will be an official opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new community rink at Snoopy’s … Continue reading

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Play to Lead: Girls in Motion Program 

By Rosalind Russell – The Our Children, Our Future Lacloche organization is introducing a program for girls. According to the release, they are introducing the Play to Lead: Girls in Motion Program, which will run for six weeks on Tuesdays … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Central Family Health Team temporarily relocates central office

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Central Family Health Team has temporarily relocated its central office for 2026. According to the release, the team has moved to 8 Anglin Street, Mindemoya, effective immediately. The relocation is necessary due to a … Continue reading

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École catholique Georges Vanier unveils new wellness space

By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake school has opened a new wellness classroom for its elementary students. Renée Mathis, Principal of École catholique Georges Vanier says the school celebrated the official opening yesterday. She says the space is designed … Continue reading

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MASSEY RESIDENT WINS $350,000 TOP PRIZE WITH INTANT BANCO

TORONTO, ON – Santana Bob of Massey is $350,000 richer after winning a top prize with INSTANT BANCO (Game #2516). The 28-year-old mother of one said she’s been playing INSTANT games with OLG since she was old enough to purchase a ticket. Now, … Continue reading

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Teachers go back to school focusing on technology 

By Rosalind Russell – Technology teachers in Rainbow Schools are engaging in ongoing training to support student learning on industry-standard equipment installed in technology classrooms in Espanola, Manitoulin Island and Sudbury. Education director Bruce Bourget says the training is provided … Continue reading

One client; One record – unifying the public health records network

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts has launched a new program that will unify the health network throughout its jurisdiction by creating a single, unified client record. Officials say it will simplify processes, reduce duplication, and support … Continue reading

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HSN awarded national recognition for healthy workplace

By Rosalind Russell – Health Science North is being recognized on the national front for their workplace culture. The Sudbury-based hospital network has received the Excellence Canada Healthy  Workplace Silver Award, a national recognition that affirms the facility’s commitment to … Continue reading

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Espanola Men’s Bonspiel has a full slate for the weekend

By Rosalind Russell – The 2026 Espanola Men’s Bonspiel returns this weekend with 25 teams in the field including the Northern Ontario Provincial Men’s Champions,  Team MacEwan, three-time defending bonspiel champion, Team Assad and Team Robert from Sault Ste. Marie … Continue reading

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Sables-Spanish Rivers Township and Espanola recognized at ROMA

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers and the Town of Espanola were both recognized at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference held late last week. Ontario Rural Affairs Minister, Lisa Thompson, announced the creation of the Rural … Continue reading

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