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Espanola Council approves quote to complete the Squashing Out Gender Inequality Project
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval to a quote for the Squashing Out Gender Inequality Project. Manager of Community and Recreation Bailey Bouwmeester says the town was successful in securing funding for $96,500 to update the … Continue reading
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Laurentian University expecting strike
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University faculty members will be in a legal strike position on January 19. According to the release, back in December, the university issued a no board report to the Laurentian University Faculty Association when bargaining … Continue reading
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New doctor settles on Manitoulin Island – Dr. Akintayo Akindele
By Rosalind Russell – He always planned to be a doctor, even in his home country of Nigeria, and is thrilled to be setting up a practice on Manitoulin Island. Dr. Akintayo Akindele, who prefers Dr. Akin, is a family … Continue reading
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Updated report shows worsening housing pressures, rising costs, and growing economic impacts
By Rosalind Russell – New data confirms homelessness in Northern Ontario Is accelerating faster than systems and communities can sustain. Mayor of Sables-Spanish Rivers and Chair of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board, Kevin Burke says it is no surprise. He … Continue reading
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75th Espanola High School Committee sets events
By Rosalind Russell – Members of the 75th Anniversary Espanola High School Committee have solidified plans for the gathering this coming July. Co-chair Richard Foucault says Friday night, July 3rd will be a wine and cheese night adding the reunion … Continue reading
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Pop-Up Wellness Clinics at Espanola Recreation Centre
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Community of Care Mental Health and Substance Use Committee is hosting Pop-Up Wellness Clinics at the Espanola Recreation Centre, offering accessible, informal wellness support for community members. Paola Oke, Commander of Community Paramedicine for … Continue reading
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Brewing up a settlement
By Rosalind Russell – A $1.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit involving Keurig K-Cup single-serve coffee pods, machines or brewing systems has been approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. It includes everyone in Canada who purchased … Continue reading
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Burger Recall
By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says certain No Name brand Beef Burgers from Loblaw-related stores have been recalled because of E.coli contamination. Officials say 1.36 kilo boxes of the frozen burgers with a best before date … Continue reading
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75th Espanola High School Anniversary Committee meets today to firm up plans for early summer
By Rosalind Russell – Members of the 75th Espanola High School Anniversary Committee will be meeting this afternoon to firm up plans for early summer. According to co-chair Richard Foucault, the town will allow the reunion to be held at … Continue reading
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National visitation to Anishinabe Spiritual Centre this week– venerations of relics
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabe Spiritual Centre just south of Espanola is hosting an historic gathering this week. The centre, located on Lake Anderson, is part of a National Visitation of the sacred relics of St. Jean de Brébeuf … Continue reading
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