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Special Investigation Unit investigating fatal OPP boat collision
By Rosalind Russell – The Special Investigation Unit is investigating a fatal boat crash. The SIU says at approximately 4:30 a.m. last Friday (June 7), OPP officers were called to a domestic disturbance at residence only accessible by boat on … Continue reading
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More than 1,300 Francophone students to take part in St-Jean performance
This Thursday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m., over 1,300 Grade 4 to 8 Francophone students from some 20 schools including Espanola and Blind River will gather at Bell Park’s Grace Hartman Amphitheatre for a St-Jean performance featuring the improvisation group … Continue reading
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Unemployment rate is up
By Rosalind Russell – Over 20,000 jobs were added but Canada’s unemployment rate still went up in May. Statistics Canada says the rate is now at 6.2 per cent, up slightly from 6.1 per cent from the month before. StatsCan … Continue reading
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Two local delegates at Miss Teen/Miss Ontario competition
By Rosalind Russell – There are two local delegates at the Miss Teen/Miss Ontario competition in Sudbury. Talullah Toulouse is representing Sagamok-Anishinabek First Nation and Mya White of Espanola is representing the LaCloche Foothills, which includes Espanola and the townships … Continue reading
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Hydro One outage in North Shore Corridor this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Hydro is notifying the public that Hydro One has planned an outage for a part of the North Shore Corridor this weekend. Hydro One has planned an outage for the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, and … Continue reading
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Beach checking program start next week
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is conducting the pre-seasonal assessment of all 34 public beaches across the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts to ensure the beach is suitable for public recreational use. According to the release, this … Continue reading
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Putting your best face – and more – forward
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School is offering a new program in the next school year focusing on putting your best face – and more – forward. The school is offering a Cosmetology Course not only for day-to-day wear, … Continue reading
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Avoid the Boom Camp Trails … just for today
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Blind River is asking users to avoid The Boom Camp Trails, but just for today. According to the release, volunteers will be out on the trails between 7 am and 3 pm to … Continue reading
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New female Grand Council Chief hails from Manitoulin
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation has a new Grand Council Chief. Linda Debassige defeated Reg Niganobe in a traditional Stand-up Election 28-9 today during the Grand Council Assembly being held in Sudbury. According to officials, this historic vote … Continue reading
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PRIDE Month underway in North Shore
By Rosalind Russell – June is Pride Month commemorating the community’s fight for equal rights and celebrating the diversity and achievements of individuals. Elliot Lake held their flag-raising last week, and Espanola held theirs yesterday with some 40 individuals taking … Continue reading
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