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FONOM includes local representation
By Rosalind Russell – More than 250 municipal leaders from across the north are in North Bay this week (May 5-7) for the annual Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities conference (FONOM).Officials say this year’s theme is “The Next 100 Years” and … Continue reading
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Conclave underway – local mass for prayers this evening
By Rosalind Russell – As members of the College of Cardinals met yesterday, all 133 cardinals who plan to enter the conclave to elect a new pope had arrived in Rome, the Vatican press office said.Locally, Bishop Thomas Dowd of … Continue reading
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Espanola council fills vacancy by appointment
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola council held a special meeting last Friday to fill a vacancy.Town CAO, Clerk Joseph Burke says the council has appointed Lora Wahamaa to fill the vacancy left by former Councillor Sandra Hayden.He says she … Continue reading
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Catholic school board suing social media giants for $70M
By Rosalind Russell – A local school board is suing several social media giants for disrupting student learning with what they call ‘addictive’ platforms.The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board accuses the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat of … Continue reading
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Structural foundation works resumes at Elliot Lake’s Roger’s Arena
By Rosalind Russell – Now that the warmer weather is here, structural foundation work is resuming at Elliot Lake’s Roger’s Arena.Elliot Lake council has approved an additional $1.66 million for the work, which is resuming following additional soil testing and … Continue reading
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A projected deficit leads Cambrian College to drop programs
By Rosalind Russell – With a big drop in International students, Cambrian College is projecting a major drop in revenue leading to the decision to suspend 10 programs.According to the release, the facility is projecting a $1.4M deficit after a … Continue reading
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Para-swimmer off to the Canadian Games
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s former para-swimmer, Alyssa Hébert, is still making waves, having been selected to represent Team Alberta at the Canada Games.Her mother Sarah says her daughter will be competing in several events (50m butterfly, 50m backstroke, … Continue reading
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Espanola Lions Make Donation To Community Living
Standing in front of “Old Faithful” are two of Community Living’s stellar sellers are Shawna Dubreuil and Debbie Langlois. “Old Faithful ( the van) has served Community Living for many, many, MANY years and is now past its BEST BEFORE … Continue reading
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TRANSPORT TRUCK DRIVER CHARGED FOR FAILING TO STOP FOR SCHOOL BUS
(ESPANOLA, ON) – A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver has been charged after police received multiple calls. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple calls reporting that a … Continue reading
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Monday is Red Dress Day
By Rosalind Russell – Indigenous and non-Indigenous people will gather together this coming Monday (May 5) to mark Red Dress Day. The day marks the 15th anniversary of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and … Continue reading
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