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Dedication of bridge in memory of fallen OPP Constable Marc Hovingh
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police will host a bridge dedication ceremony this Friday in Little Current. The bridge dedication honours the late Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh, who died in the line of duty on November 19, 2020, … Continue reading
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Renaissance Active Living Centre shows off its new digs
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Renaissance Active Living Centre showed off its new digs yesterday, celebrating with cake, snacks, ribbon-cutting and a generous donation. Dozens of supporters attended the grand reopening of the organization in its new quarters at … Continue reading
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Baldwin Township is preparing to celebrate 100th anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – 2027 is not that far away, so the Township of Baldwin is beginning its 100th anniversary celebration with a photo contest highlighting the diversity, history and beauty of the municipality. According to the township, the contest … Continue reading
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Rainbow District School Board welcomes Student Trustees for 2026-2027
By Rosalind Russell – Grade 12 students Sadie Gardiner of Lockerby Composite School and Tehya Montgomery of LaSalle Secondary School will serve as Student Trustees on the Rainbow District School Board for the 2026-2027 School Year. Board Chair David Farrow … Continue reading
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West Nile virus positive bird reported in Espanola
Issued: Monday, August 31, 2026 Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received confirmation that an American Crow in the Espanola area has tested positive for West Nile virus. The last infected bird reported was in 2025. “The last person confirmed to … Continue reading
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NOJHL Team Previews: Espanola Paper Kings
SUDBURY, Ont. – After finishing middle of the pack last season in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL), the Espanola Paper Kings will be looking to improve on that as they’ll attempt to qualify for the playoffs for a … Continue reading
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Massey Fair new Ambassador focusing on a career in veterinary medicine
By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Agricultural Society Ambassador for 2026 is focusing on a career in veterinary medicine. Seventeen-year-old Jasmina Capan, a graduate of Espanola High School, is off to veterinary school this September with a crown in hand, … Continue reading
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Canada Post records $277-million loss before tax in second quarter
By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $277 million in the second quarter of 2026, as labour stability supported customer confidence and an early-stage recovery of the Parcels business. According to the release, the second-quarter loss … Continue reading
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More Ontario nurses including the north-east
By Rosalind Russell – The regulator for nurses in Ontario says the latest stats show continued growth in nursing supply. The College of Nurses of Ontario says 197,000 nurses renewed their registration this year, representing a net gain of about … Continue reading
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FONOMinal talks focused on forestry and transportation
By Rosalind Russell – The future of Northern Ontario’s highways was one point of discussion this week between the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and the province. Ontario’s Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, Kevin Holland, was in … Continue reading
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