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Major donation to Centennial Arena
By Rosalind Russell – Many Elliot Lake groups have come together to launch the Centennial Arena Fundraising effort. The group includes the city, along with minor hockey, the skating club, Rotary and ELNOS. The goal is to raise $500,000 to … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP LAY CRIMINAL HARASSMENT CHARGES
(BILLINGS TOWNSHIP, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged for harassing communication in Billings Township. On April 9, 2024, the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation regarding criminal harassment in Billings Township. Township staff reported ongoing … Continue reading
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Espanola council approves car show exemptions
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval for exemptions for the annual car show to be held late next month. Council provided three exemptions; one allowing parking around The Oval adjacent to the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex, … Continue reading
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Espanola council grants rezoning for building new housing
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has granting rezoning to a new company to build several new dwellings in Espanola. XP Developments is planning to build six one-bedroom residential units in the Second Avenue area of town. Company representative Paul … Continue reading
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Espanola council increases water and sewer rates
By Rosalind Russell – Taxpayers who are the municipal water and sewer systems in Espanola will see increases this year. CAO Joseph Burke says the increase is needed due to the ongoing upgrades of the hard services in town. He … Continue reading
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Espanola council passes 2024 municipal budget
By Rosalind Russell – Taxpayers will see an increase in their tax bills now that Espanola council has passed the municipal budget for 2024. Espanola council approved a budget of just over $8.5 million dollars at the 2024 municipal levy, … Continue reading
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RIDE PROGRAM YIELDS CHARGES
(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people have been arrested and charged after being stopped at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program. On April 10, 2024, shortly after 2:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E. program … Continue reading
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La Renaissance students take part in improv workshops
On Thursday, April 4, grade 6 and 7 students from École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola took part in an improvisation workshop. Through to the support of Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s Francophone Identity Building team, the school had the opportunity … Continue reading
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Basketball camp for kids in Espanola this Saturday
By Rosalind Russell – There is a basketball camp being held in Espanola this Saturday for kids with a special visitor. North Shore Basketball, a group of volunteers, are hosting the camp from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm at Espanola … Continue reading
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Recycle those solar glasses
By Rosalind Russell – Now that the solar eclipse is over, you may be wondering what to do with those solar glasses. You could keep them as a memento of a once-in-a-lifetime event, or you can recycle them. How? Drop … Continue reading
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