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Full restoration of EMR System at north-eastern hospitals
By Rosalind Russell – Hospitals across the north-east region had the regional electronic medical records (EMR) system fully restored following a temporary disruption late last week. According to the release, the outage was resolved late Friday afternoon through the collaborative … Continue reading
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Water main flushing postponed until next week in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Spring water main flushing in Espanola has been postponed until next week. Public Works Superintendent, Dave Parker, says due to the unseasonably cold temperatures, the decision was made to delay the flushing until next Monday, … Continue reading
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A first-ever school esports league at CSC Nouvelon including la Renaissance
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is proud to announce the launch of its very first school electronic sports (Esports) league. ‘’We are committed to providing school and afterschool programming that is diversified, innovative and inclusive for … Continue reading
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Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service launches Offender Management Program
By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has launched its new Offender Management Program, an initiative the service says is designed to enhance community safety by supervising repeat, non-compliant, and high-risk offenders. Police Chief Ron Gignac says the … Continue reading
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SNOWMOBILE OPERATOR ARRESTED FOLLOWING SUSPICIOUS PERSON CALL
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after police were called to a residential address. On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at approximately 2:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a suspicious … Continue reading
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BMI Group acquires Espanola’s Domtar Mill
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Domtar Mill has been sold, but there are regulatory approvals that have to be met. BMI Group CEO Paul Veldman says the industrial development company, has formed Bioveld North Incorporated and has signed an Asset Purchase … Continue reading
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Espanola follows provincial lead for priorities especially housing
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais says the municipality is following the lead of the province when it comes to priorities including housing. He says as Mayor, he has been focused on building strong working relationships with fellow … Continue reading
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Code Grey at hospitals across the North East
By Rosalind Russell – A Code Grey is in affect at hospitals across the north-east including Espanola, Elliot Lake and Sudbury facilities. Officials at the Elliot Lake hospital say the Code Grey follows a breach of the regional electronic medical … Continue reading
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Central Manitoulin approves expenditure to repair Mindemoya Arena
By Rosalind Russell – A combination of snow load and a subsequent rainfall had caused a four-inch bow to the west wall of the J.H. Burt Memorial Arena in Mindemoya, which led to the arena being shut down, but Central … Continue reading
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Stronger mayoral powers for local mayors including Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The province is extending offers of stronger mayoralty powers to mayors in our districts of Manitoulin, Algoma and Sudbury. That announcement made yesterday sees 169 more communities being invited to get on board with the program … Continue reading
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