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Seniors vetted in Espanola – Senior Appreciation Day
By Rosalind Russell – Over 200 seniors were served by members of council or municipal staff at this year’s luncheon in Espanola. The Town of Espanola hosted the annual Senior’s Appreciation Day and Luncheon at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex … Continue reading
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Espanola High School host career coaches for students
By Rosalind Russell – Over 100 Espanola High School Grade Nine students attended seminars yesterday morning with local business and career leaders from the area. Deborah De Melo, the Coordinator for the provincial Gateway to the Trades Program, says the … Continue reading
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Torch Run planned for Manitoulin Island today
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin OPP will welcome officers and supporters of the annual Torch Run in support of the Special Olympics Ontario today. Constable Berkley Parisien says the run will be held today starting out from the Mindemoya School … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council adds a building permit fee for local projects
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has approved a staff recommendation to set a building permit fee of 1.1 percent of the project value, for large projects not specifically covered by the city’s existing fee schedule. Chief Building Official … Continue reading
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What’s there to love about a donkey?
By Rosalind Russell – Lynn Halliday, who just retired after a long career as a pharmacist in Espanola, is focusing her retirement on writing books and travelling adventures.To that end, she has just completed her fifth children’s book, which is a … Continue reading
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Wheels of Hope needs drivers
By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Cancer Society needs drivers for its Wheels of Hope program.Society spokesperson, Mark Kahan, says the society offers free driving services for those who have to travel for treatment, but they need drivers including the Espanola, … Continue reading
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Alexandra Wilson-Zegil awarded TD Scholarship for Community Leadership
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island student will have her post-secondary education paid for.Rainbow District School Board Student Trustee, Alexandra Wilson-Zegil, is a 2025 recipient of the TD Scholarship for Community Leadership. Board Chair David Farrow says the Manitoulin Secondary … Continue reading
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Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation Launches New Fundraising Campaign to Support Vital Health Care Services
Espanola, ON — The Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its latest fundraising campaign, aimed at delivering the best possible care close to home – and that means training our healthcare team to handle everything … Continue reading
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Espanola and Elliot Lake name their Seniors of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – It is Seniors Month, and the province and participating municipalities have begun their presentations for the 2025 Senior of the Year Awards. Elliot Lake and Espanola are honouring two of their seniors with the 2025 Senior … Continue reading
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Ted Nolan keynote speaker for National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University has a familiar face coming in to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. According to the release, in addition to a presentation from the Truth and Reconciliation Taskforce, this year’s keynote speaker is Ted Nolan … Continue reading
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