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HEADSTRONG – providing direction to students
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board will host secondary students from Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island today for HEADSTRONG – an evidence-based anti-stigma initiative aimed at inspiring students to be brave, reach out and speak up about … Continue reading
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Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board adopts new Strategic Plan
By Rosalind Russell – A new Five-Year Strategic Plan has been given the green light for the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board. According to the release, the plan reflects an ongoing commitment to address the evolving needs in the district especially … Continue reading
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INDIVIDUAL CHARGED FOR SUSPENDED DRIVING AND IMPROPER TIRES FOLLOWING TRAFFIC COMPLAINT
(ESPANOLA, ON) – A driver is facing charges after police received a traffic complaint on Highway 17. On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a … Continue reading
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Espanola’s Domtar Mill purchase finalized
By Rosalind Russell BMI Group, a company specializing in industrial site revitalization and sustainable development, has completed its purchase of the former Domtar Espanola Pulp and Paper Mill. Paul Veldman, CEO of BMI, says the site will operate as Bioveld North … Continue reading
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Sheshegwaning First Nation is hosting elections for Chief and Council next month.
By Rosalind Russell Electoral officer, Cynthia Beam, says election day will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 9 am until 8 pm.There are advanced polls for off reserve member – the first at the Radisson Hotel in Sudbury on … Continue reading
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Partnership between school, vital service and service club … a win-win-win!
By Rosalind Russell – Doing the Happy Dance … Why is everybody so happy? After all it’s just a big red storage shed! But it is a lot more than that. Grant Lewis, the Espanola Lions Club spokesperson, says gathered … Continue reading
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The Victorian Order of Nurses Espanola Hospice program has a new coordinator
By Rosalind Russell – Chelsea Solomon is the new Grief & Bereavement Program Coordinator for the Espanola, Manitoulin Island and North Shore Corridor under the guidance of the Victorian Order of Nurses branch headquartered in Espanola. Officials say with her guidance, … Continue reading
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Grand opening of Cornerstone Homes held in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The grand opening of the new Cornerstone Homes was held in Espanola last Friday (October 17th).Brian Saunderson, the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing says the investment is helping strengthen the community … Continue reading
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Serpent River First Nation deadline for election is today
By Rosalind Russell – Any band member of Serpent River First Nation has until six pm this evening to have their nomination in place for the election of Chief and Council.Electoral Officer Scott Jacobs says so far there are two … Continue reading
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New Director of Facility Services appointed by Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon school board
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon has appointed Marc Bédard as Director of Facility Services. Board chair Tom Michaud, says Bedard is recognized for his specialized training and expertise in infrastructure management, and will assume his new role … Continue reading
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