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New executive director heads up Manitoulin – North Shore Victims Services
By Rosalind Russell A new executive director has been appointed at Manitoulin- North Shore Victims Services. Cynthia (Cindy) Stewart will head up the organization that focuses on assisting victims of crimes and/or tragic circumstances. Stewart joined the organization earlier this … Continue reading
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Couple opens Espanola’s first Indigenous-Canadian restaurant
By Rosalind Russell – A First Nation couple hailing from Whitefish River First Nation has opened Espanola’s very first Indigenous-Canadian restaurant called Morningstar Catering.Leon and Nala Morningstar opened the new 60-seat restaurant in Espanola’s downtown earlier this week offering a … Continue reading
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New Swing Bridge for Manitoulin Island – Ford personally makes the announcement
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government has announced a $9-milllion dollar investment in replacing the Little Current Swing Bridge, the only land road connecting the mainland to Manitoulin Island by awarding a contract for the detailed design of a … Continue reading
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Two new long-term care facilities for Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Premier Doug Ford was on Manitoulin Island yesterday with several ministers and local government leaders in tow to announce two major long-term care projects.Work is underway to build two new long-term care homes on Manitoulin … Continue reading
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Side trip for Premier Ford – honouring police
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Premier Doug Ford was escorted by Manitoulin OPP and Anishinawbek First Nation Police Services on his whirlwind trip to Manitoulin Island.As part of that tour, he was also honoured to discuss policing matters with the … Continue reading
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Numbers are in for Espanola’s Terry Fox Run
By Rosalind Russell – The numbers are in for the money raised in Espanola to go towards the Terry Fox Foundation.École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola raised more than $7,000 for this year’s Terry Fox School Walk, tripling last year’s … Continue reading
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Multi-million-dollar donation made to Health Sciences North
By Rosalind Russell – A construction business and the family behind it have made a multi-million-dollar donation to Health Sciences North. According to the release, the foundation has received a $5 million gift from OCP Construction Supplies Inc. and the … Continue reading
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Final numbers in for Fourth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon
By Rosalind Russell – Thank you to all the generous individuals and organizations who made the Fourth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon hosted by the Moose 99.# FM – CJJM Espanola such a success, the final numbers are in, over … Continue reading
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One thousand graduates and counting
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board and Cambrian are celebrating after hitting the 1,000-graduate milestone at the Barrydowne campus. The board has a partnership with Cambrian College for students wanting to complete their high school diploma. Education … Continue reading
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Referrals open for United Way’s Keeping Seniors Warm Program in Espanola area
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola is part of the United Way’s Keeping Seniors Warm Program and is looking for applicants in the local area. United Way Centraide Northeast Ontario Executive Director Cory Roslyn says eligible participants from the Espanola/North Shore … Continue reading
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