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Our adventurous girl opens film festival tonight

By Rosalind Russell – Your next adventure could well be the 5th Annual SOAR film festival, which opens tonight and runs until Sunday at Sudbury Indie Cinema. SOAR brings Northern Ontario the best and latest in adventure and wilderness travel … Continue reading

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Second Annual Stuff-A Cruiser set for Manitoulin Island

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin OPP is hosting its Second Annual Stuff-A-Cruiser event next week in honour of the late Constable Marc Hovingh.OPP Constable Berkley Parisien says the food drive will be held at the Mindemoya Foodland next Wednesday, November … Continue reading

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AI and ChatGPT workshops hosted by LAMBAC

By Rosalind Russell – If you want to know more about AI and ChatGPT, a Canadian expert will be in the local area.  The Northern Ontario Women Program in collaboration with LAMBAC is hosting ChatGPT and AI Tools for your … Continue reading

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State of Emergency renewed by Anishinabek Nation

By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation has declared a renewed State of Emergency over public safety.  Officials say the nation’s Chiefs-in-Assembly have formally renewed the state of emergency declaration at this year’s Fall Assembly. It was reinstated due to … Continue reading

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Over 200 attend Remembrance Day Ceremony in Espanola – Talevi, Arnold and Byers remembered

By Rosalind Russell – Over 200 people, a record-breaking number of citizens, gathered at the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 yesterday to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremony. The ceremony took a different approach this year with new President, Bill … Continue reading

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Changes for the Boogie Snow Sports School 

By Rosalind Russell – Boogie Mountain in Espanola will be running the Boogie Snow Sports School once again. According to general manager, Tom Hutchinson, the executive thanks Claudia Hutchinson for her work in building and leading the school over the … Continue reading

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Canada Post submits its proposed transformation plan to the Government of Canada

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has proposed a transformation plan to the federal government. According to CEO, President Doug Ettinger, the plan details the action the corporation is prepared to take to deliver the services Canadians need in a … Continue reading

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NOFCC final numbers in for Gold Soiree – whooping $88,000

By Rosalind Russell – Thanks to the generosity of the wider community, the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer has raised thousands of dollars through its premier annual event. According to the release, Just over $88,000 was raised for … Continue reading

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A Celebration of Craft, Culture, and Community: Anishinabe Spiritual Centre Hosts 3rd Annual Christmas Indigenous Craft Fair

The Anishinabe Spiritual Centre (ASC) is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Christmas Indigenous Craft Fair, taking place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. at 1091 Anderson Lake Road, just west of Espanola.This festive event has … Continue reading

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Pond hockey support from the Lions

By Grant Lewis – The Espanola Lions club is thrilled to support the Espanola  Pond Hockey program for kids of all ages.  Making hockey accessible and affordable for kids starting out in hockey is worthy of our help. And we … Continue reading

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