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Annette Dionne, the last of the quints, has passed away
By Rosalind Russell – The Dionne Quints Heritage Board has announced the passing of Annette Dionne on Christmas Eve. She was the last surviving Dionne Quintuplet, born in Corbeil on May 28, 1934. The board says Annette was much beloved … Continue reading
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The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers adopts Age-Friendly & Accessibility Action Plan
By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sable-Spanish Rivers formally adopted the Age-Friendly and Accessibility Action Plan at a council in mid-December, marking what Mayor Kevin Burke calls an important milestone in building a more inclusive, welcoming community for older … Continue reading
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Home owner could face charges following fire
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says a homeowner could be facing charges following a fire over the holidays. He says firefighters received a 911 call for a fire at a residence at 94 Tokyo Crescent … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council passes budget with increase in taxes due to increases outside their control
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake city council passed its 2026 municipal budget in mid-December with no increase in the municipal levy, but property owners will still see a 3.06% increase in their taxes due to increases outside of council’s … Continue reading
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Free Christmas Dinner at the Espanola Legion
By Rosalind Russell – Anyone wishing to share in the spirit of the season can attend the annual Free Christmas Dinner hosted by The Lighthouse at the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Brach #39 on Christmas Day. The doors open at … Continue reading
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La Renaissance students bring French Canadian holiday traditions to life
By Rosalind Russell – Before the Christmas break, elementary students took part in a workshop sharing French Canadian Holidays traditions. Grade 4 and 5 students at École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola took part in a hands-on workshop celebrating French … Continue reading
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From Blind River to the North Pole – Christmas shared with Santa
By Rosalind Russell – It wouldn’t be Christmas without students writing to Santa to share the wish list. In anticipation of Christmas and the holiday season, earlier this month, Grade 1 and 2 students at École Saint-Joseph in Blind River … Continue reading
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Community groups tour former pulp and paper mill – discuss diversification
By Rosalind Russell – BMI Group hosted a community workshop at for former Domtar pulp and paper mill in Espanola focused on the future of the former pulp and paper mill site and the broader LaCloche regional economy. The company … Continue reading
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Several groups feed families and distribute toys
By Rosalind Russell – Several local areas groups distributed Christmas Hampers and toys this past weekend in the Sudbury and Espanola/North Shore Corridor. The Espanola Elks distributed some 150 hampers to individuals and families on Saturday in partnership with the … Continue reading
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FONOM wants long-term focus on forestry
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is thinking long-term as it calls for a renewed provincial partnership to help sustain the forestry industry. FONOM President and Mayor of Kapuskasing Dave Plourde says when Ontario invests … Continue reading
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