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Espanola council approves car show exemptions
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval for exemptions for the annual car show to be held late next month. Council provided three exemptions; one allowing parking around The Oval adjacent to the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex, … Continue reading
Espanola council grants rezoning for building new housing
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has granting rezoning to a new company to build several new dwellings in Espanola. XP Developments is planning to build six one-bedroom residential units in the Second Avenue area of town. Company representative Paul … Continue reading
Espanola council increases water and sewer rates
By Rosalind Russell – Taxpayers who are the municipal water and sewer systems in Espanola will see increases this year. CAO Joseph Burke says the increase is needed due to the ongoing upgrades of the hard services in town. He … Continue reading
Espanola council passes 2024 municipal budget
By Rosalind Russell – Taxpayers will see an increase in their tax bills now that Espanola council has passed the municipal budget for 2024. Espanola council approved a budget of just over $8.5 million dollars at the 2024 municipal levy, … Continue reading
La Renaissance students take part in improv workshops
On Thursday, April 4, grade 6 and 7 students from École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola took part in an improvisation workshop. Through to the support of Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s Francophone Identity Building team, the school had the opportunity … Continue reading
Basketball camp for kids in Espanola this Saturday
By Rosalind Russell – There is a basketball camp being held in Espanola this Saturday for kids with a special visitor. North Shore Basketball, a group of volunteers, are hosting the camp from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm at Espanola … Continue reading
Recycle those solar glasses
By Rosalind Russell – Now that the solar eclipse is over, you may be wondering what to do with those solar glasses. You could keep them as a memento of a once-in-a-lifetime event, or you can recycle them. How? Drop … Continue reading
Art centre in Elliot Lake has an official new name
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has revealed the new name for their art centre. The city had run a name the art centre contest over the last few weeks and came up with a shortlist of ten names. … Continue reading
NEMI council agrees to purchase Little Wally’s Dock Services
By Rosalind Russell – Maintaining waterfront services, especially with the upcoming sailboat and cruise season around the corner, is of primary importance to the council of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. To that end, at its meeting earlier this month, … Continue reading
Mantha calling on the government to ensure safe sites
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha says too many people suffering from addictions are forced to get their fix in seclusion, which he considers a dangerous practice. Mantha is pushing the Ford government to pass legislation for safe … Continue reading