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Canada Post statement: An update on negotiations
By Rosalind Russell – All strike and lockout action has been suspended in the ongoing Canada Post dispute. According to Canada Post, they have reached agreements in principle with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers but have yet to finalize … Continue reading
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Hair salon undertakes Movember Campaign in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – A hair salon has taken on the Movember Campaign in Espanola. Ashley Vitone, the owner of Salon V in Espanola’s downtown, says she is on a mission this month to run, walk and cycle 60 kilometres … Continue reading
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Former Espanola resident follows in his father’s footsteps – now a Deputy Chief of Police
By Rosalind Russell – A former resident of Espanola has followed in his father’s footsteps. According to the release, the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service Board has promoted William Freeman, the son of Espanola’s former chief of Police, the late … Continue reading
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49 Ontario paramedics recognized for 30+ years of exemplary service
By Rosalind Russell – This week, Ontario paramedics received their Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars for providing exemplary emergency medical services for 30, 40 and 50 years. Colonel Shane Elder, Deputy Commandant of the Canadian … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake leaders advance local priorities in meetings with provincial government
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake leaders were at Queen’s Park this week to meet with senior members of the provincial government. Mayor Andrew Wannan and Deputy Mayor Charlie Flintoff travelled to Toronto with staffers to highlight the city’s needs … Continue reading
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Unique challenge to support Espanola Lions Christmas Toy Drive
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola business owner could be sporting a new look for the new year, thanks to a unique challenge to support the Espanola Lions Christmas Toy Drive. Dan Vanier, the owner of Espanola’s Giant Tiger is … Continue reading
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Children’s Winter Fishing Derby returning to Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Annual Children’s Winter Fishing Derby was a huge success in the early 2000s, being the largest gathering of its kind in Ontario for two years in a row in 2009 and 2010. A lack … Continue reading
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CSC Nouvelon to host the 2025 Franco-du-Nord Volleyball Tournament in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Next week, from November 25 to 27, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon will host the 2025 Franco-du-Nord Volleyball Tournament. Education Director, Tom Michaud, says more than 460 young Francophone athletes from 19 elementary and secondary schools across … Continue reading
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Making appliances affordable
By Rosalind Russell – Starting this fall eligible Ontario households will be able to receive rebates of up to $200 off a wide range of energy-efficient appliances. Officials say it falls under the Home Renovations Savings Program – and appliances … Continue reading
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Ontario signs another deal with an American state
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the State of Maryland. Officials say it’s to expand cooperation in life sciences, information technology and clean energy industries. According to the province, goods traded between Ontario and … Continue reading
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