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School boards launch lawsuit against social media
By Rosalind Russell – Several southern Ontario school boards say banning cellphones in classrooms is only one piece of the puzzle and are demanding accountability from social media tech giants. Seven boards – including one in Muskoka — have … Continue reading
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45th Annual LaCloche Art Show looking for entries
By Rosalind Russell – There is less than two weeks to register artwork for the annual LaCloche Art Show in Whitefish Falls. Suzanne Miron says Martin Kotyluk of Sudbury was the first-place winner in the Acrylic category last year, as … Continue reading
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Ontario honours paramedics – local paramedic presented Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government honoured 11 paramedics with the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery Monday night and among those was a member of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board. The medal is given to paramedics who have … Continue reading
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Chamber presents business awards
By Rosalind Russell – The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce celebrated the business community late last week as part of its annual business excellence awards. Businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs were recognized in ten categories including Tulloch as Company of the Year and Jeff … Continue reading
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Espanola says good-bye to former head librarian, welcomes new staffer
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Public Library hosted a gathering yesterday to wish a retiring librarian the best of luck in her retirement and welcome the new head librarian for the service. Rosemary Rae is retiring after nearly nine years … Continue reading
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Walleye planted in Black Creek
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola school worked with a local business and a provincial ministry to release thousands of walleyes in Black Creek yesterday. École Secondaire Catholique La Renaissance worked in collaboration with Veteran’s Transportation and the Ministry of … Continue reading
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Espanola Lobsterfest huge success
By Rosalind Russell – Over 400 people took in the Espanola Lobsterfest this weekend and a good time was had by all. The annual event is held every year at the Espanola Curling Club where attendees get to treat their … Continue reading
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Espanola’s 21 Knights Cruisers Club get together
By Rosalind Russell – Despite Saturday’s rain early in the day, the car show in Espanola was well attended by mid-morning with cruisers and gawkers alike taking in the vintage vehicles. It is estimated over 500 people took in the … Continue reading
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Gore Bay municipal water users will be under a planned boil water advisory
By Rosalind Russell – Residents and businesses on the municipal water system in Gore Bay will be under a planned boil water advisory. All users of the Gore Bay water system will have no water from this Thursday, May 30th … Continue reading
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Landfill Amnesty Week underway in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – It is Landfill Amnesty Week in Elliot Lake, which can mean savings for residents who are doing their Spring cleaning. Starting today, tipping fees will be waived for residential waste at the Elliot Lake landfill site. … Continue reading
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