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Annual scenario used for evaluating emergency preparedness plan in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Local mining company BHP and the City of Elliot Lake held a Emergency Field Exercise last week, with the goal to foster a shared state of readiness to respond to emergency events.According to the release, the … Continue reading
Trees galore, and yours for the asking
By Rosalind Russell – By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School’s EcoSchools Green Team has launched the LaCloche Tree Planting Relay, challenging all local municipalities to commit to planting 50 trees. Officials say it’s for wildlife habitat, green neighborhoods, combating climate change, … Continue reading
Rainbow students bring home Gold, Silver and Bronze from Skills Ontario
Thirteen students from Rainbow Schools captured top honours at the Skills Ontario Competition on May 5 and 6, 2025 – a record for Rainbow District School Board. Esohe Aibangbee of Lockerby Composite School, who took home Gold in the Workplace … Continue reading
École catholique La Renaissance to host event for incoming Kindergarten students
École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance is inviting children who will start Kindergarten in September 2025, along with their families, to join them for their “Bienvenue à la maternelle” (Welcome to Kindergarten) event on Wednesday, May 21st from 1:30 p.m. until … Continue reading
Acknowledging local nurses in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – By Rosalind Russell -Two nurses in Espanola have received accolades for the work they do. According to the release, Kim Poikkimaki was named the Nurse Leader and Role Model Star awards for leadership skills, and wealth of … Continue reading
MPP Gélinas to participate in Paramedic Services Week launch
By Rosalind Russell – Next Tuesday morning, France Gélinas, the MPP for Nickel Belt, will participate in a special ceremony to officially proclaim Paramedic Services Week in the community. She says the event will pay tribute to the essential role that … Continue reading
New Cabinet sworn in
By Rosalind Russell – A streamlined federal cabinet has been sworn in at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. Prime Minister Carney’s inner circle is made up of 28 ministers and ten secretaries of state. From the previous cabinet, Anita Anand moves … Continue reading
Ontario and Manitoba ink a deal
By Rosalind Russell – Premier Doug Ford and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the removal of trade barriers between the two provinces. It follows the recent similar signings Ontario inked in support of … Continue reading
Two municipalities swear in new councillors
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola and Nairn & Hyman Township have both filled vacancies on council this week. Nairn & Hyman Township welcomed Karen Richter as the new councillor to fill a vacancy left by former Councillor Guy Despatie’s resignation. … Continue reading
Espanola seniors to be honoured in mid-June
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola Seniors’ Appreciation Day is almost hereAccording to the release, the annual gathering of around 200 local seniors will take place Wednesday, June 11th. All the events including free access to the gym, … Continue reading
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