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Espanola Public Library Launches “Espanola Memories” Digital Archive

By Simone Bevilacqua – The Espanola Public Library is proud to announce the launch of Espanola Memories, a new digital archive providing online access to the library’s local history and archival resources.As part of the library’s ongoing commitment to building … Continue reading →

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Business Centres helps local businesses to expand

By Rosalind Russell – The province is putting $49 million into the network of Ontario Small Business Advisory Centres over the next three years, including the Sudbury and Algoma districts.    Formerly known as Small Business Enterprise Centres, the government … Continue reading →

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Twinning highways a potentially costly investment

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Policy Institute says twinning most highways in Northern Ontario would cost too much and leave northerners waiting too long for better, safer roads.   As momentum on improving safety and expanding capacity builds in government … Continue reading →

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Terry Fox Run: A long-standing tradition continues in Rainbow Schools

Throughout September and October, students in Rainbow Schools will participate in the Terry Fox Run to raise funds for cancer research. This year marks the 46th year of the Marathon of Hope. To date, Rainbow Schools have raised well over … Continue reading →

CSC Nouvelon students to celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day

By Rosalind Russell – Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon schools will celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day in meaningful ways on Friday, September 25. Students, families and staff will take part in numerous activities at school or in the community to honour the vitality … Continue reading →

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No tickets available at the door for Vikings opener

By Rosalind Russell – Ongoing construction in the lobby has led to no tickets being sold at the door for the Elliot Lake Vikings home opener tomorrow. The Vikings organization says they have received news from the city that the … Continue reading →

Ontario elementary teachers and English Catholic teachers set strike vote for November

By Rosalind Russell – The Elementary Teachers’ Foundation of Ontario and the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association have set a strike vote for November. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario states that its 84,000 teacher and education worker members will … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Hospital Foundation Golf Classic Raises More Than $62,000 for Local Healthcare

By Katie Cooper – Espanola, ON — The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre (ERHHC) Foundation is proud to announce that the 4th Annual Hospital Foundation Golf Classic, held on September 19, 2026, raised more than $62,000 in support of … Continue reading →

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Elliot Lake Vikings set for home opener against the Espanola Paper Kings

By Rosalind Russell – It has been 1,112 days since the Elliot Lake Vikings last played a hockey game in front of their hometown crowd. The Vikings had to take a hiatus after the then Centennial Arena, since renamed the … Continue reading →

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The wall, and other components rebuilt at Mindemoya arena

By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Central Manitoulin has been able to do some vital repairs to the J.H. Burt Memorial Arena in Mindemoya, thanks to funding from the province and local committee. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg was on … Continue reading →

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