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Ontario Nurses Association warning of possible major cuts
By Rosalind Russell – On the heels of job cuts at the hospital in North Bay, the Ontario Nurses’ Association is warning thousands of nurses could lose their jobs across the province in the next couple of years. The ONA … Continue reading
Taking a bite out of hunger
Giving a can or two can make a huge difference, one snowflake doesn’t carry a lot of weight, but millions change a landscape, be a flake and support this awesome food drive! Espanola High School students will be canvassing neighbourhoods … Continue reading
Elevated arsenic levels in the west part of House Lake
On October 20, 2025, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that water samples collected by MECP from the west section of House Lake on August 8, 2024, had concentrations of arsenic … Continue reading
Espanola going digital to improve housing systems and tax rolls
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given approval to hire a company to digitize their housing systems and housing rolls as part of the Strategic Plan. Treasurer Julie Bouthillette says the corporate services committee recommended to council the digitization … Continue reading
Huron Shores looking for feedback on Dean Lake Bridge – remediate or replace?
By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores is looking for feedback on the Dean Lake Bridge from the public – remediate or replace? The Municipality held an information session on October 22nd with a recording of the meeting … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools take part in Take Our Kids to Work Program
By Rosalind Russell – Do your kids ever wonder where you go during the day while they are off to school? Rainbow District school’s grade nine students will find out next week when they shadow a parent or friend as … Continue reading
First-time home buyers getting a break
By Rosalind Russell – It’s a proposal the province says will lower costs for first-time home buyers and spur new home construction. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced plans to rebate the 8% provincial portion of the HST in Ontario for … Continue reading
Rerouting creek prevented catastrophe this fall on Clear Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Clear Lake Stewardship Association has completed a major project in rerouting a creek that feeds Clear Lake (also known as Griffin Lake) in Espanola’s south end.Stewardship spokesperson, Fred Yachuk says 10 years ago, the association … Continue reading
Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation introduces Patient Simulator Campaign
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation is introducing a new member to the medical team as part of its new campaign, a Patient Simulator.Foundation public relations coordinator Terri Noble says a patient simulator is a lifelike mannequin … Continue reading
Lifesaving tool being utilized by Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin – Sudbury District Services Board has agreed to the leasing of a new lifesaving tool for their ambulances and paramedic teams as part of the 2026 budget.According to the latest report presented to the … Continue reading
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