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Manitoulin Island targeted with dangerous substances
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of a rise in drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. According to the agency, the community reports suggest that some of … Continue reading
Passenger rail car investment an opportunity to reintroduce train service along Lake Superior’s North Shore
By Éric Boutilier – The Government of Canada has (finally) taken some tangible steps forward to breathe new life into VIA Rail’s long-distance, regional and remote train services. Prime Minister Mark Carney recently announced an investment of 4.7 billion dollars … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Rainbow Schools will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. A sunrise ceremony will take place at Lively District Secondary School, 265 Fifth Avenue in Lively, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:45 am. … Continue reading
Caroline Ehrhardt inducted into Western University Hall of Fame
By Rosalind Russell – A world-renowned athlete who originally hails from Espanola has been inducted into the Western University’s Hall of Fame. Former Espanola High School coach to Caroline Ehrhardt, Dave Gallant, says he was thrilled to be part of … Continue reading
A.B. Ellis Public School capping off Terry Fox Walk/Run in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Students from A. B. Ellis Public School will be hosting their own 44th Terry Fox Walk/Run today. The students will take part in the walk at The Oval at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex (11:30 am). … Continue reading
Franco-Ontarians celebrate in Espanola with flag-raising, song and storytelling
By Rosalind Russell – La Renaissance in Espanola joined their counterparts last Friday celebrating their Francophonie heritage. The school’s students and staff attended a flag-raising at Espanola’s municipal hall last Friday, which also included a cultural presentation by students, flag-raising … Continue reading
Third Annual Harvest Day attracts hundreds
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Recreation Complex and the adjacent track and field oval were abuzz with activity last Friday as part of the Third Annual Harvest Day hosted by Noojmowin Teg. Students from Espanola High School and … Continue reading
Heart of Gold a small part of NOFCC fundraiser
By Rosalind Russell – The Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon on the Moose 99.3 FM CJJM – Espanola is a small part of the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer Gold Soiree Fundraiser held every year. Thanks to … Continue reading
Espanola Public Library Launches “Espanola Memories” Digital Archive
By Simone Bevilacqua – The Espanola Public Library is proud to announce the launch of Espanola Memories, a new digital archive providing online access to the library’s local history and archival resources.As part of the library’s ongoing commitment to building … Continue reading
Business Centres helps local businesses to expand
By Rosalind Russell – The province is putting $49 million into the network of Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres over the next three years, including the Sudbury and Algoma districts. Formerly known as Small Business Enterprise Centres, the government … Continue reading
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