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State funeral for former PM Brian Mulroney to be held March 23
By Rosalind Russell – A date has been set for the funeral of Canada’s 18th Prime Minister, Brian Mulroney, but details still need to be finalized for the state funeral, which will be held in Montreal. Mulroney died February 29th … Continue reading
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Rainbow Board and Student Services Staff reach local tentative agreement
Rainbow District School Board and the Federation representing Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) in Sudbury, Espanola, and Manitoulin Island have reached a tentative agreement at the local level. The employee group is represented by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation … Continue reading
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By Rosalind Russell – Registration for Espanola Minor Ball is now open!
Parents should be aware there have been changes to age divisions and registration will take place online. Registration in certain divisions may close early if capacities are met. To register and/or for more information, go to: Espanola Minor Baseball Registration … Continue reading
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Time to remove the huts
By Rosalind Russell – Typically, you have until the end of March to remove your ice hut in our area — but the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is advising people to remove them now before it’s too late. … Continue reading
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Mining funding including Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Eleven northern mining supply and service sector companies, including one in Espanola, are receiving provincial funding. More than $3.7 million is coming from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to promote innovation, workplace safety, business development and … Continue reading
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Increase in overdoses declared again
By Rosalind Russell – An increase in the number of overdoses and unexpected drug reactions is being reported in the Sudbury and outlying areas including Espanola, the North Shore Corridor and on Manitoulin Island.That from Public Health Sudbury and Districts.Officials … Continue reading
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LU internet problems continue
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University is considering condensing its exam period to give students more time to complete coursework this semester, given the ongoing IT outages at the university since a “cyber incident” that began on February 18th. Senior leaders … Continue reading
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Call Al Wright today if you want the job done “WRIGHT”!
Alan Wright, Broker (705)869-7568J.A. Rolston Ltd. Real Estate Brokerage 1(800)4610123www.rolstons.com Living, working, and playing on the Northshore & Manitoulin area with family and friends is what life is all about for Al Wright. His family ties to the Lee Valley … Continue reading
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Espanola Lions Club Makes Donation to Espanola Minor Hockey
By Grant Lewis – On hand to receive their portion of round two of Catch the Ace are members of the Board/ Executive of the Espanola Minor Hockey Association plus the kids who just got off the ice after playing … Continue reading
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OFSAA Girls three-day volleyball tournament starts today
By Rosalind Russell – For the next three days, 20 female teams will take part in the Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletics Volleyball Championship being hosted at various locations in Blind River, Elliot Lake, and Mississauga First Nation. The … Continue reading
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