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Provincial leaders debate today on YouTube
By Rosalind Russell – We’re less than two weeks away from election day in Ontario – and all eyes are focused on North Bay. The four main party leaders are gathering at one this afternoon for the first of … Continue reading
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Police continue to search for missing teenager with ties to Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Twelve years later, the search for a missing teenager with strong ties to Espanola continues with a $50,000 reward now being offered for information. On September 16th, 2013, Meagan Pilon, who was well known in Espanola … Continue reading
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Rainbow DSB – Update on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Noon
Rainbow District School Board is pleased to share that staff are now able to access the Internet at all schools and the Centre for Education. Core functions have been restored at a staff level. Online attendance taking has resumed. Parents/guardians … Continue reading
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Nairn open house to update tailings
By Rosalind Russell – An open house hosted by Nairn & Hyman Township will be held in Nairn Centre next week to provide an update on the proposed disposal of tailings in the Agnew Lake region. The township learned late … Continue reading
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LaCloche communities considering municipal accommodation tax
By Rosalind Russell – The municipalities of the LaCloche Foothills may be looking further into the implementation of a municipal accommodation tax for short-term stays. Louisa Nadeau, Manager of Economic Development & Regional Transit, made presentations to all four councils … Continue reading
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Location chosen for new arena in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – A location has been selected for the new arena in Greater Sudbury in the downtown core. The proposed site for the $225-million arena/events centre is located just east of the existing 70-year-old Sudbury Community Arena. The … Continue reading
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Two Jeunesse-Nord students shine in Nordic skiing
By Rosalind Russell – Students from École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River stood out at the North Shore High School Athletic Association (NSSSA) Nordic Ski Championship. Grade 12 student Annie Azzi won the gold medal while Grade 11 student … Continue reading
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All-candidates debate set for tonight has been cancelled
By Rosalind Russell – An all-candidates debate set for tonight on Manitoulin Island has been cancelled. The Manitoulin Expositor was set to host the event this evening in Mindemoya but with the impending storm watch, it has been cancelled to … Continue reading
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Espanola council passes 2025 budget with a 4.99 % increase
Espanola council has passed the 2025 budget for the municipality for $17,397,289.The overall tax increase is 4.99%, which works out to $139.30 in additional taxes for a property appraised at $154,000, an average increase of $11.60 per month.Some of the … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Minor Hockey voices their concerns to council
By Rosalind Russell – The hockey community in Elliot Lake is worried about the negative effect the lack of an arena has caused. The Elliot Lake Vikings took a leave of absence upon learning the Rogers Arena would not likely … Continue reading
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