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College strike – Espanola campus is closed, Little Current and main campus open
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola satellite campus of Cambrian College is closed due to strike action. According to the release, there is no support staff available in Espanola, but since there is a part-time worker at the Little Current … Continue reading
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It’s Official … September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Espanola.
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais, members of council and staff, were on hand for the raising of the NOFCC flag marking the month. Prior to the raising of the flag, Mayor Gervais signed the proclamation supporting the … Continue reading
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LAMBAC developing new Strategic Plan – seeking public input
By Rosalind Russell – The LaCloche and Manitoulin Business Assistance Corporation, known as LAMBAC, is updating its Strategic Plan and is looking for input from the wider community. Executive Director Carolyn Campbell says the initiative is aimed at shaping the … Continue reading
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Ontario making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program permanent
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government recently released its plan to invest $89 Million to help people age safely at home by making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care (CPLTC) program permanent. Paola Oke, Commander of the Community Paramedicine … Continue reading
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Approval for funding two projects in connection to Espanola housing development
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Council has approved the funding of two projects in connection to Espanola housing development.Town clerk/CAO Joseph Burke asked council to approve funding a contribution of $716,800 to the Yusko Crescent Extension for road and related … Continue reading
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Espanola treasurer predicts a surplus in 2025 municipal budget
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s treasurer is predicting a surplus in the 2025 municipal budget.Treasurer Julie Bouthillette presented her quarterly budget numbers to council on Tuesday, forecasting a positive result in the black for the 2025 budget.She says an analysis … Continue reading
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College support workers on strike
By Rosalind Russell – As post-secondary students begin their new college semester, support workers from all of Ontario’s 24 colleges will be on the picket lines today. On August 21st, the bargaining team representing over 10,000 full-time college support workers, including … Continue reading
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Fifth Annual Tour de Force Unites Officers and Community in Tribute to PC Marc Hovingh and Fallen Heroes
By Rosalind Russell – More than 100 officers, families, and community members gathered in Mindemoya last weekend, on September 6, for the Fifth annual Tour de Force, a cycling event honouring fallen law enforcement officers and celebrating the late OPP … Continue reading
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Renaissance Centre sold in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Renaissance Centre has been sold in Elliot Lake.According to the Renaissance Board of Directors, the North Shore Tribal Council has purchased the building and will take possession of it on October 1st.The council has not … Continue reading
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Elliot lake Fire Tower has a new attraction focusing on kids
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Fire Tower Park has a new attraction focusing on the children.According to the release, the city’s Parks team completed the installation of playground equipment last week ensuring itand lookout are safe, accessible, and … Continue reading
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