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Canada Post requests vote by CUPW-represented employees on the Corporation’s final offers

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has asked the Minister of Jobs and Families to exercise her authority to have CUPW-represented employees vote on the corporation’s final offers made in late May.According to the release, under the Canada Labour Code, the … Continue reading →

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Espanola hosting premier Spring event – Knights Cruisers 22nd Annual Cruise-In

By Rosalind Russell – The Knights Cruisers 22nd Annual Cruise-In, which attracts between 700 to a 1,000 visitors every year, takes place tomorrow.It all takes place at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex with well over 100 vintage and modern cars, some dating … Continue reading →

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Mock trial marks award for Espanola High School student  

By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Mock Trial Competition held at the Sudbury Court House involved students from several high schools including Espanola High School.Regional Senior Justice Karen Lische of the Ontario Court of Justice says Grade 12 law students from … Continue reading →

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English Catholic school board could lay off more than 70 educational assistants

By Rosalind Russell – A union says the Huron Superior Catholic District School Board is planning to lay off as many as 74 educational assistants funded through Jordan’s Principle at the end of the school year.  CUPE 4148 President Crystal Krauter … Continue reading →

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First ATV run of the warm season 

By Rosalind Russell – The first ATV run of the season will be held in mid June with the Annual Poker ATV Run hosted by the Spanish River Snowmobile Club.  Registration is at 9:00 a.m. at the Waterfalls Lodge in … Continue reading →

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Spring Concert 2025 at Espanola High School 

By Rosalind Russell – The sound of music will come alive on June 10th when Espanola High School hosts its Spring Concert. Espanola High School principal Andrea Therrien says the Junior and Senior Bands will play selections from the Northern Ontario Music … Continue reading →

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Espanola council proclaims Pride Month 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has proclaimed June as Pride Month and will host the flag raising to kick off activities for Pride Week.  Co-coordinator Aya Dufour says the flag raising will be held at the municipal hall on … Continue reading →

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Honorary doctorate degree for Manitoulin Island business leader 

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University says four individuals, including a Manitoulin Island business leader, will receive honorary doctorate degrees during its spring convocation ceremonies next week.  Dawn Madahbee Leach of Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation on Manitoulin Island is … Continue reading →

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Northern Mayors provide support to Bill 5

By Rosalind Russell – Northern growth and economic stability are top of mind for the five Northern Ontario Large Urban Mayors.   The group sat down with Premier Doug Ford, some cabinet ministers and leaders from Invest Ontario earlier this week. … Continue reading →

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New data centre for Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory

By Rosalind Russell – The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory is opening a state-of-the-art data centre at the Wiikwemkoong Administration Building.  Ogimaa Tim Ominika says the centre marks a major milestone in the community’s journey toward data sovereignty, empowering the band to take … Continue reading →