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Espanola High School Spartans Athletic Banquet next week
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola High School Spartans Athletic Banquet is set to go and is open to the public. EHS Athletic Director, Jason Jacques, says the banquet honouring excellence in athletics will be held Monday, June 8th. He … Continue reading
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Canada Post CUPW-represented employees vote to accept tentative agreements
By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has informed Canada Post that its members have voted to accept the tentative agreements for the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. Canada Post President and … Continue reading
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First Annual Manitoulin Community Safety Day
By Rosalind Russell – The First Annual Manitoulin Community Safety Day is set for this coming weekend, with dozens of safety providers participating. Co-organizer Kevin Spike says the day will feature over 40 safety organizations ranging from police to medical … Continue reading
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World-renowned Indigenous artist from Espanola has passed away – Michael “Cy” Cywink
By Rosalind Russell – An internationally acclaimed Indigenous artist from Espanola, Michael ‘Cy’ (sigh) Cywink, passed away late last week. Cywink worked as an artist, curator, author, and muralist with his artwork showcasing his Indigenous heritage, including at local schools … Continue reading
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Wildfire season has begun, several fires within Sudbury District
By Rosalind Russell – Wildfire season has begun with several fires within the Sudbury District including one just north of Nairn & Hyman Township. Fire services are responding to wildland fire Sudbury 2, which currently measures over 72 hectares. The … Continue reading
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23rd Annual Knights Cruisers Car Club Cruise-In a huge success
By Rosalind Russell – The 23rd Knights Cruisers Car Club Annual Cruise-In was a huge success with nearly 200 vehicles from the 20th century on display, as well as Fire, OPP and Emergency Services vehicles. It is estimated well over … Continue reading
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M’Chigeeng First Nation supports rural healthcare recruitment efforts
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre has received a donation of $50,000 from M’Chigeeng (CHA-giing) First Nation in support of physician recruitment and retention efforts across Manitoulin Island. M’Chigeeng Chief Glen Hare says the funds will support ongoing … Continue reading
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North Channel Bike Park getting set for Opening Day
By Rosalind Russell – Several years and thousands of volunteer hours later, the North Channel Bike Park on Manitoulin Island is set for its big launch. The organization made up of volunteers have spent the last few years carrying out … Continue reading
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Marking 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 and the national centennial…
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin OPP and Espanola Town Council, CAO Joseph Burke met with members of the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 veterans and supporters to officially acknowledge the partnership and work by the Town of Espanola in … Continue reading
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Pride Month proclaimed in Espanola and Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Two North Shore communities will be hosting flag raisings on Monday to mark Pride Month. Elliot Lake and Espanola council both proclaimed June as Pride Month. Both mayors and councils will host their flag-raising of the … Continue reading
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