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BMI Group says it’s ready to start the process of retooling the Domtar Mill in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – More details about the future of the Domtar pulp and paper mill in Espanola has been released by the BMI Group. Owned by three brothers, Paul Veldman says the company has successfully retooled infrastructure at other … Continue reading
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11 candidates are running in the federal election in our two local ridings.
By Rosalind Russell – The Sault Ste. Marie – Algoma Riding has five candidates: Liberal Terry Sheehan, Conservative Hugh Stevenson, New Democrat Laura Mayer, as well as Green Party candidate Robyn Kiki Eshkibok and Collins James of the Christian Heritage … Continue reading
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All set to smile once again for a great cause – can anyone say Chunky Chocolate?
By Rosalind Russell – Tim Horton outlets across our region are once again prepared to put smiles on people’s faces with the annual Spring Smile Cookie Campaign and its feature snack, Chunky Chocolate. Al Martin, the owner of three outlets … Continue reading
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HSN introducing a new program in collaboration with Espanola medical services
By Rosalind Russell – Health Sciences North is introducing a new program in collaboration with the Espanola Mental Health and Addictions Clinic. According to the release, the program is looking for individuals who would be interested in joining group therapy … Continue reading
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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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