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Conciliation talks set for today for Algoma public health nurses
By Rosalind Russell – Sixty registered nurses and one nurse practitioner are hoping to see conciliation talks that start today lead to a new contract. According to the Ontario Nurses’ Association provincial president, Erin Arris there has been only three … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake chapter of Quilts of Valour distributing throughout local area
By Rosalind Russell – One hundred and twenty-five quilts have been distributed so far by the Elliot Lake chapter of Quilts of Valour Canada throughout the North Shore corridor. Since its inception in 2009, Quilts of Valour Canada has been … Continue reading
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Solar farm proposal receives dissent from taxpayers in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township
By Rosalind Russell – A proposal for a 120,000-kilowatt solar farm in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has not been received with open arms by citizens. Claudine Bichette, a local realtor and long-time resident, presented council with an online and hard … Continue reading
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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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