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Evening nursing clinics available in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Health Team is providing RN clinics in the evening for those who need care outside normal business hours. According to the release, whether you’re unable to visit during the day or simply need a … Continue reading
Collins Hall will be closed for refurbishment
By Rosalind Russell – Collins Hall in Elliot Lake is closed on Tuesday and will reopen later this month after the large floor area is refurbished. The entire main floor of the popular centre will be sanded and stained, as … Continue reading
Celebrating International Literacy Day on the first day of school
By Rosalind Russell – Yesterday was International Literacy Day, which marks the power of literacy and its role in creating opportunity, equity and a more informed society. Rainbow District School Board CEO, Bruce Bourget, says International Literacy Day fell on … Continue reading
Grand opening of new school in Blind River today
By Rosalind Russell – The official welcome to the brand new Three Rivers School in Blind River is set for today. The official opening includes all the celebratory milestones including ribbon-cutting, speeches and tours. The new school in Blind River, … Continue reading
Renaissance Centre hosting meet-and-greets for candidates
By Rosalind Russell – The Renaissance Active Living Centre of Elliot Lake, as a community service, will be providing its space for the use of all candidates registered in the 2026 municipal election to allow the community to meet, greet … Continue reading
Massey Solar Project open house this week
By Rosalind Russell – Potentia Renewables Incorporated is hosting community drop-in sessions for the proposed Massey Solar Project this week. The company says the sessions give community members a chance to speak directly with the project team, ask questions, and … Continue reading
Honouring Constable Marc Hovingh – Swing Bridge renamed in his honour
By Rosalind Russell – Nearly 300 family members, community leaders, and partners gathered last Friday morning in the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre ballroom in Little Current for a bridge dedication ceremony honouring Manitoulin Island OPP Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh, … Continue reading
Second Annual Hovingh Bike Rodeo and Tour de Force huge success on Manitoulin
By Rosalind Russell – The OPP Youth Foundation, along with the Ontario Provincial Police – North East Region, hosted a bike rodeo in partnership with the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service over the weekend. The Second Annual Bike Rodeo was held … Continue reading
Brita Recycle Program
By Sue Cairns – The Espanola Lion’s Club, with the help of the Espanola Public Library, have a Brita recycle program in place.Drop your used, DRY Brita filters and products at the desk of the library for recycle. Please do … Continue reading
Bioveld Group moving forward on Espanola Mill – feasibility study focuses on restart
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Douglas Gervais says funding from the province is assisting Bioveld Group to move forward on restarting the Espanola Mill. Bioveld North Inc., a subsidiary of the Canadian-owned BMI Group, welcomed a $5.1-million investment from … Continue reading

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