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School buses cancelled in Manitoulin & Sudbury Districts, still running in Algoma District
By Rosalind Russell – Due to the forecast and in the interest of safety, all school buses operating in Espanola, Massey, and across both the Manitoulin and Sudbury districts have been cancelled today. Buses in the Algoma District are running. … Continue reading
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Robotics challenge just around the corner
By Rosalind Russell – More than 145 students will take part in the first-ever Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon “Spike in Action” Robotics Challenge next week. Students from the district including La Renaissance in Espanola will gather at College Boreal next … Continue reading
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Cameco employees fund new ventilator system for North Shore Health Network – Blind River Site
By Rosalind Russell – Employees at Cameco’s Blind River Refinery raised $32,000 to help the North Shore Health Network Foundation purchase a new ventilator system for the Blind River Emergency Department. Cameco general manager Terry Davis says last November Cameco … Continue reading
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Upcoming NSHN Department Closure – Thessalon Site
By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network’s Thessalon site’s emergency department will be closed today (Friday). Officials with the Network says the closure, which will begin at 8:00 a.m. and reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday is due … Continue reading
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Espanola councillor declares run for mayor
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola councillor has declared his intention of running for mayor Aidan Kallioinen, who has served one term on Espanola council, is throwing his hat in the ring to take on incumbent Mayor Douglas Gervais. Kallioinen … Continue reading
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Funding announcement to improve water distribution in Massey
By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers will be hosting local Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg next week for a vital funding announcement. According to the release, the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure has approved the project titled “Massey Water … Continue reading
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Sheehan announces funds responding to urgent substance use and addictions needs across Ontario
By Rosalind Russell – Sault Ste. Marie-Algoma MP, Terry Sheehan, says more than $11.4 million from the Emergency Treatment Fund is being dedicated to eight projects across Ontario, from the Ministry of Health. He says through the fund, the federal … Continue reading
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Annual Pompe Research Skateathon raising funds for rare disease research
By Rosalind Russell – The Annual Espanola Pompe Research Skateathon to raise funds for rare disease research is set for this Saturday. Kelsey McKechnie’s daughter, Iris Mae, was diagnosed with Pompe Disease, a genetic conditions that requires constant monitoring, infusions … Continue reading
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Buses cancelled in Manitoulin District, running in Sudbury and Algoma districts
By Rosalind Russell – School buses have been cancelled on Manitoulin Island today due to the impending snow and safety concerns. Buses are running in Espanola and Massey, as well as throughout the Sudbury and Algoma districts. All schools, including … Continue reading
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Waubetek Development opens application process for e-businesses
By Rosalind Russell – Waubetek Development is opening up the application process for Indigenous-based e-businesses. According to the release, eligible businesses must be a small to medium individual, family or community-owned operation with no more than 500 employees and at … Continue reading
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