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Child Cancer Awareness Month proclaimed by Espanola council
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its unanimous endorsement to declaring September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation highlights there are about 4,000 children living with cancer in Ontario, and each year about 400 new cases are … Continue reading
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Nuclear waste disposal the focus of a special meeting on Monday
By Rosalind Russell – There will be a joint Emergency Council Meeting of the Councils of the Township of Nairn and Hyman and the Township of Baldwin this coming Monday about the transport of radioactive materials to a site in … Continue reading
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MTO turns down speed reduction request by Nairn & Hyman Township
By Rosalind Russell – The Ministry of Transportation has turned down the Township of Nairn & Hyman’s request to lower the speed limit in Nairn Centre. The Township asked the Ministry to review the current speed limit on Highway 17 … Continue reading
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Espanola council fills vacancy
By Rosalind Russell – A well-known Espanola resident will be returning to town hall, albeit in a different role. Espanola council has filled a vacancy on council following the resignation of John Nadeau in June. Past Economic Development Officer Cheryl … Continue reading
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More action required to protect lives during opioid crisis: Hughes
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Town Council proclaimed August Drug Awareness Month and held a flag raising yesterday to bring awareness to the issue.Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, attended the event and spoke about the importance of dealing with the … Continue reading
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Arbitrator finds in favour of employee of Mike Mantha
By Rosalind Russell – An employment arbitrator has ruled a former office worker who lost their job when MPP Mike Mantha was removed from the NDP caucus was unreasonably let go. A hearing between the Ontario New Democratic Party and … Continue reading
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Deal reached for principals and vice-principals
By Rosalind Russell – A tentative agreement has been reached provincially involving about 8,000 principals and vice-principals in Ontario’s publicly funded schools. The deal includes the province, three associations representing principals and vice-principals and four provincial school board associations. It’s … Continue reading
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Township of North Shore councillors found in breach by Integrity Commissioner
By Rosalind Russell – Township of the North Shore Integrity Commissioner Tony Fleming released his reports last night focusing on three council members. Fleming, of the legal firm, Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham, says Richard Welburn and Tracey Simon … Continue reading
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Espanola council supporting Drug Overdose Awareness Day
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval to declare Drug Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st. The Espanola & Area Epidemic Overdose Committee asked council to consider an official proclamation, and to allow the official flag to … Continue reading
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YBC Bowling registration in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – Youth Bowling Canada is back again this fall season for another year of fun at Northern Lights Bowling in Elliot Lake. They are accepting registration for youths aged 5 to 19 and the start date is … Continue reading
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