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DSSAB building purchased for First Nation clients throughout the North Shore
By Rosalind Russell – Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council, Maamweysing North Shore Community Health Services Inc and the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration have purchased a commercial property in Sault Ste. Marie to centralize services. North … Continue reading
Notice of Settlement issued for ‘Indian Boarding Homes Class Action’
By Rosalind Russell – Indigenous individuals are invited to see if they qualify for compensation under the “Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Suit.” According to boarding home class action dot com, the program was created by the Government of Canada, … Continue reading
Tim’s Smile Cookie Campaign Donates to Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank
By Grant Lewis – Six volunteers from the Helping Hand Food Bank were thrilled to receive a cheque for over $17,200 from the recent Tim’s Smile Cookie Campaign. On hand to present the cheque were Chad King, the all important … Continue reading
Cambrian College Renames School of Business in honour of Manitoulin family business
By Rosalind Russell – In recognition of the many years of support, Cambrian College has announced its School of Business will now be known as the Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business. Jeff Smith, the Vice-chair of Manitoulin Transport … Continue reading
Hydro interruption this weekend on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Several Manitoulin Island communities will be affected by a hydro outage this weekend. Hydro One says the communities of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and Assiginack Township will be without power this Sunday due to planned upgrades on … Continue reading
NSHN expanding geriatric outpatient services at Thessalon Site
By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network Geriatric Team says services are expanding at the Thessalon Site. Network President, CEO Tim Vine, says effective yesterday, geriatric rehabilitation services will be available at the Thessalon Site, by appointment only. … Continue reading
Seniors Appreciation Day in the works for Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Residents who are 55 and older will be feted at the upcoming Seniors Appreciation Day to be held in Espanola. The activities, hosted by the Town of Espanola, include all day free access to squash, pickleball, … Continue reading
ONTC chairman reports progress on trainsets for return of Northlander
By Rosalind Russell – The chairman of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission says the Northlander is on track for its return in 2026. Al Spacek provided an update on the progress that’s being made to date including the train sets, … Continue reading
Rainbow School Board recognizes community and staff
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola grocery store has won the Rainbow District School Board’s Community Partnership Award for 2024. Tanner’s Your Independent Grocers was presented with the award for owner, Tanner Lafrenier’s contributions to Espanola High School enhancing the … Continue reading
Car show dedicated to devoted volunteer and politician
By Rosalind Russell – One of Espanola’s most popular events, The Knight Cruisers Car Show, is set for this weekend in remembrance of a Sudbury volunteer, politician and car enthusiast, Gerry Montpellier. Club President Richard Stroud says they will be … Continue reading
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