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Talking about death is a matter of life
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Family Health Team says a forum will focus on talking about how death is a matter of life. Team spokesperson Jennifer Burden says a meeting focusing on advance care planning will be held early … Continue reading
Funding to crack down on crime on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is fighting back against crime on Manitoulin Island by investing $300,000 in crime prevention initiatives. That’s according to Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, who says the funds were forfeited to the province as proceeds of crime … Continue reading
Elliot Lake EDO advocates for new economic development plan
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Economic Development Officer, Steve Antunes, says he is working on a new economic development plan that will bring in new technologies, create new partnerships and advocate for promotion and tourism of the city. Antunes … Continue reading
CAMSAFE PROGRAM LAUNCHES IN ESPANOLA AND MANITOULIN AREA
Help to reduce time officers spend searching for footage and join us in creating a safer community! (ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has implemented the CAMSafe program. CAMSafe is a program aimed at creating a database … Continue reading
January 17 & 18: Rainbow Schools host Kindergarten Information Nights
Rainbow Schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin will host Kindergarten Information Nights for students starting school this fall. All parents/guardians and their children are welcome. Information Nights will take place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 17, … Continue reading
EAST ALGOMA OPP SEEK ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL
(BLIND RIVER, ON) – On January 15, 2024, shortly after 10:30 a.m., the East Algoma OPP received a report of a missing person from Mississauga First Nation. Police were advised that 5-year-old Nakina BOYER and mother departed their residence … Continue reading
Espanola hospital and First Nation health team signs agreement
Photos: Signage two: Members of the Maamwesying Ontario Health Team and Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre took part in a blanket exercise during Friday’s collaboration agreement signing ceremony. A blanket exercise is an interactive educational program that teaches the … Continue reading
Elliot Lake council will fill mayor vacancy from within their ranks
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has decided to fill the mayor vacancy by selecting a replacement among themselves. The vacancy was declared last month following former mayor Chris Patrie being removed from office following a ruling by the … Continue reading
Budget process begins in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Ad Hoc Budget Committee has begun the budgeting process for 2024 and is encouraging public input. Committee chair Councillor Norman Mann says the committee includes all members of council who met for their … Continue reading
Age Friendly Strategy and Three-Year Action Plan focus of new survey in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is asking for the public’s input on a new action plan focusing on age friendly strategies. According to the release, the town is inviting residents to share their views and comments on the … Continue reading
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