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Churchill portrait recovered – to be returned to Canada

By Rosalind Russell – A 1941 portrait of the late British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill, stolen during the pandemic, has been found. CBC reports the photo by Canadian photographer Yousuf Karsh has been located in Italy. It was originally … Continue reading

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Flag-raising held in Espanola to mark Legion Week

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor, council members and municipal staff attended a flag raising at the Espanola municipal office yesterday morning to mark the start of National Legion Week. Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 President Gary MacPherson says … Continue reading

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Cambrian College provides trade hands-on experience to Espanola students

By Rosalind Russell – A group of students completed a summer program in home improvement and maintenance course through Cambrian College’s Espanola site. Cambrian has specially outfitted trades trailers on site to teach students a variety of skills such as … Continue reading

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M’Chigeeng youth one of 14 recipients of the Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards

By Rosalind Russell – As part of the annual Lieutenant Governors’ Legacy Awards Ceremony, 14 recipients including a youth from Manitoulin Island, are being recognized. The Bartleman award is given annually to Indigenous junior (12 years old and younger) and … Continue reading

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Algoma Public Health to release Algoma’s Community Health Profile

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health is set to release a comprehensive new report detailing the health status of communities in the district. According to the release, Algoma’s Community Health Profile provides an insightful snapshot of key health indicators … Continue reading

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Cheque presentation to Espanola Game and Fish

Photo and article by Grant Lewis – Once again Espanola Game and Fish was a part of the “Lions Share” in the last round of Catch the Ace. As a result, the Club was able to donate $5,500 to Game … Continue reading

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Espanola Lions Catch the Ace Winners

Photo & Article By Grant Lewis – And the winners are….drum roll please….Brianne Lacasse and Melissa Rochon. Yes, two winners! Melissa and Brianne have been buying tickets for years in the hope of a grand prize.and they did it…to the … Continue reading

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Espanola woman forms team to raise funds for a cure for epilepsy

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman has formed the Neuro Ninjas team to raise funds for a cure for epilepsy. Teri-Anne Leclair says her 17-year-old son Bailey was rushed by ambulance to the hospital after having a seizure at … Continue reading

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Student trustees to be sworn in

By Rosalind Russell – CSC Nouvelon student trustees are looking forward to representing students during the upcoming school year. Officials say this year, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon will benefit from the dedication of two student trustees who will serve as … Continue reading

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The Joint Public Meeting of Nairn & Hyman and Baldwin Township focuses on the disposal of radioactive material

Tonight’s meeting at Nairn’s community centre was filled to capacity with close to 200 people in attendance.The first two hours were taken up with presentations by the Ministry of Mines (which owns the Agnew site therefore it is considered Crown … Continue reading

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