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Gelinas speaks out about her concerns with constant hospital closure in Thessalon
By Rosalind Russell – Over the last year, the Thessalon hospital site overseen by the North Shore Health Network has had to shut down its emergency department several times due to a shortage of physicians. Nickel Belt MPP, France Gelinas … Continue reading
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Algoma Public Health to honour community leaders supporting young children and unveil Hall of Champions
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health will celebrate the recipients of the 2025 Public Health Champion – Early Years Edition Award, recognizing local leaders who help the youngest children in the district grow, learn, and thrive. Officials say the … Continue reading
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Mexico situation easing for Canadians
By Rosalind Russell – Some schedules may be altered but several Canadian airlines say flights are set to resume to and from Puerto Vallarta and other Mexican locations today (Tues). Dozens of Canadian flights were cancelled yesterday (Mon) amid the … Continue reading
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We did it!!!
By Grant Lewis – Thanks to the generosity of many local businesses and individuals, the Lions Club was able to sell all of the 4,200 available tickets. It was all part of a fundraising draw to help research at McMaster … Continue reading
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Pompe I.M. Rare & Aware Skateathon another huge success
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola family is giving the community a huge thank you for taking in the annual Pompe I.M. Rare & Aware Skateathon. Parents, Alex and Kelsey McKechnie, were at the complex throughout the day on Saturday … Continue reading
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Cinnamon buns anyone
By Rosalind Russell – A huge thank you to the people of Nairn for being so welcoming during their February frolics. This year they introduced the Cinnamon Bun Festival, which will become an annual event due to its success this … Continue reading
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Appeal to hear challenge of nuclear regulator’s refusal to clean up radioactive mine waste in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – An appeal challenging the federal nuclear regulator’s failure to clean up radioactive uranium mine waste rock found beneath a home in Elliot Lake will be heard by the Federal Court of Appeal today (Feb. 23). Counsel … Continue reading
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Tenaris Commits additional funding to support STEAM lab
By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has received an investment of $78,500 from Tenaris in support of programming at the Board’s STEAM Lab centrally located in Sault Ste. Marie. Education Director, Fil Lettieri, says students visit … Continue reading
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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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