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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
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Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office determines fire blankets are not a good thing
By Rosalind Russell – The Office of the Fire Marshal is cautioning Ontarians on the purchase and use of fire blankets as an active fire protection device in the home.Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says while fire blankets are increasingly … Continue reading
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Rotary presents highest honour to Elliot Lake long-time member and volunteer
By Rosalind Russell – The Rotary Club of Elliot Lake has honoured one of their own.Timothy J.L. Phelan says the members held their Annual Paul Harris Dinner last night to raise funds, but more importantly, to bestow the organization’s highest honour … Continue reading
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Swim club does well in Timmins
By Rosalind Russell – Six swimmers represented the Elliot Lake Aquatic Club at the Fred Rams Championship in Timmins this past weekend.Club spokesperson Shawn Beaulieu says it was a meet that showcased the swimmer’s growth culminating their training for the swim … Continue reading
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Espanola High School Hosts Spring Concert on June 10th
The sound of music will come alive on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 when Espanola High School hosts its Spring Concert at 6:30 pm. The Junior and Senior Bands will play selections from the Northern Ontario Music Festival as well as … Continue reading
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Close to 4,500 Francophone students to attend St-Jean concert in Greater Sudbury
On Tuesday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m., nearly 4,500 grade 5 to 12 Francophone students from some 30 schools in Greater Sudbury, Sudbury East, Blind River, Chapleau, Dubreuilville, Elliot Lake, Espanola, Hornepayne, Sault Ste. Marie, Spanish and Wawa will gather … Continue reading
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Espanola family needs financial assistance to modify their home
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola family is reaching out to the community asking for assistance in helping them modify their home for the return of their son. Mark and Karen Wikiruk’s son Cody suffered a brain aneurysm stroke 14 … Continue reading
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