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It’s McHappy Day
By Rosalind Russell – It’s McHappy Day across the country and that means more families will have more help when it comes to taking care of their child needing medical care. McHappy Day is an annual fundraising event organized by … Continue reading
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Coaching students in their career choices
By Rosalind Russell – It was a busy Tuesday for several community and business leaders who came together to offer their stories of their careers to students at Espanola High School. Co-ordinator Aisha Hussain says Ontario’s new Career Coaching initiative … Continue reading
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OPP release report of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People on Red Dress Day
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police released the second edition of its report on missing and unsolved murdered Indigenous people within OPP jurisdiction on Red Dress Day, yesterday. Officials say the OPP began proactively reviewing all unsolved homicide … Continue reading
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Former judge appointed as Canada’s next Governor General
By Rosalind Russell – Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbourwill be Canada’s next Governor General. The 79-year-old, fully bilingual Arbour will replace Mary Simon, whose term ends soon. The Governor General represents the King in Canada and is commander-in-chief of our military. Known for a … Continue reading
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Walk to protect water and wildlife in the Serpent River Watershed set to go
By Rosalind Russell – The Ten Thousand Turtles Land & Water Protectors are hosting their Second Annual Nesting Trek & Water Walk later this month. The organization is inviting the public to come out to the Sunrise Ceremony and Water … Continue reading
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See the Root. Change the Response: Elizabeth Fry Week 2026
By Rosalind Russell – May 4th to May 10th marks Elizabeth Fry Week, a national awareness initiative recognizing the work of Elizabeth Fry Societies across Canada. Amy Collins, the executive director out of the Sudbury office, says these organizations provide … Continue reading
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Ready for a sauna? The Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre is ready for you
By Rosalind Russell – The repair work at the pool in Elliot Lake is now complete with the installation of saunas. According to the release from the City, both the Men’s and Women’s saunas at the Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre are … Continue reading
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Higher drug overdoses in the Manitoulin and Sudbury districts
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of ongoing elevated numbers of drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in both the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. According to the agency, in April, emergency medical service … Continue reading
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Sunflower Contest
By Grant Lewis – Espanola Gardeners will be having a sunflower growing contest…not yet….but early in September. But, you have to plan now in order to enter in the fall. There will be three categories and two age groups. Awards … Continue reading
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New doctor for Espanola – focus on family medicine and emergency care
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre will be welcoming a new doctor soon who is also featured in a national publication. According to the release, a recent Maclean’s article highlights how organizations like Royal Bank … Continue reading
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