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Sometimes words have more power than thought possible 

 By Rosalind Russell – A unique opportunity to share stories is part of this upcoming Annual Addiction Recovery Brunch in Espanola.  Ashley Lindsay says this year’s organizers off the Moment to Moment, Together gathering want to make space for people to bring their own words, poems, stories and … Continue reading

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The Manitoulin Island-Wide Garbage Cleanup is back! 

By Rosalind Russell – An Island-wide clean-up is underway on Manitoulin Island.  According to Manitoulin Streams, the clean-up started yesterday and will be carried out through the until May 15.   Communities will be working together to remove garbage from roadsides, shorelines, and natural areas and … Continue reading

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School athletic structure collapses in Sudbury 

 By Rosalind Russell – A school structure for athletics has collapsed in Sudbury.  According to the Rainbow District School Board release, the Lancer Dome has collapsed under the weight of snow, so all community use is cancelled until further notice.  The … Continue reading

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Local MPP announces funding for two North Shore Corridor water works projects, flood control in a third

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg visited Blind River and the Municipality of Huron Shores to present funding for local water works funding. He says the Ontario government is investing just over $1.5 million to construct and improve … Continue reading

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Procedural bylaw called into question by Sables-Spanish Rivers Township resident

By Rosalind Russell – A Massey resident made a presentation to Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council on Wednesday evening calling into question the procedural bylaw used in the decision-making process by council. Kris Kiviaho, a long-time resident, says she does not … Continue reading

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Luncheon for rare disease – TUBBS3 next week

By Rosalind Russell – A brunch is being held at the Massey Legion next week to highlight TUBBS3, a rare genetic disease. According to the release, organizers want to discuss the rare children’s disease in a playful, friendly atmosphere. The … Continue reading

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Major merger of curling organizations

By Rosalind Russell – All of the rocks have been swept out of the house, clearing the path for a major merger in the world of curling. Northern Ontario and Ontario are officially combining efforts off the pebbled ice on … Continue reading

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Hockey games being held to assist the Bellmore family of Espanola  

By Rosalind Russell – Friends and family are coming together to host back-to-back hockey games as a fundraiser to help Greg Bellmore’s family while he receives ongoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. Greg, who was born and raised in Espanola, was … Continue reading

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Luncheon for rare disease – TUBBS3 next week

By Rosalind Russell – A brunch is being held at the Massey Legion next week to highlight TUBBS3, a rare genetic disease. The TUBB3 gene helps build microtubules—tiny structures that act like the scaffolding and transport system inside nerve cells. … Continue reading

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Spotted any UFOs lately?

By Rosalind Russell – Canada had 1,052 reports of UFO sightings last year.   That’s according to data released by Ufology Research.   It’s the highest number of sightings in five years, although it’s only up about 40 from 2024. … Continue reading

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