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ATV legislative change getting support

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Government House Leader Steve Clark has presented a motion at Queen’s Park to institute a single trail permit for ATVs right across the province.   And it has the wholehearted support of Cochrane-Timiskaming New Democrat … Continue reading

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Espanola’s Wrapped Up in Warmth Campaign set to go

By Rosalind Russell – The 13th Annual Wrapped Up in Warmth Campaign in Espanola is set to go with two businesses already lending their support to the cause. The annual campaign, hosted by CJJM’s Morning Host Rosalind Russell,  collects outerwear, … Continue reading

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Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign launches tomorrow

By Rosalind Russell – The Royal Canadian Legion’s National Poppy Campaign is set to launch tomorrow across the country. Dominion President, Berkley Lawrence says they are grateful to the many donors every year whose generosity allows them to serve the … Continue reading

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Nominees sought for Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards 

By Rosalind Russell – Cultural Industries Ontario North is once again looking to recognize northern artistic excellence in film, music and media arts.  Nominations are now open for the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards.  There are 14 categories, including … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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