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Ted Nolan keynote speaker for National Indigenous Peoples Day
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University has a familiar face coming in to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. According to the release, in addition to a presentation from the Truth and Reconciliation Taskforce, this year’s keynote speaker is Ted Nolan … Continue reading

Fluoride levels have returned to normal in Espanola drinking water
Fluoride levels in the Town of Espanola’s water supply have returned to normal following repairs at the water treatment plant. Residents are once again receiving optimal amounts of fluoride after a period of disruption caused by technical issues with the fluoridation … Continue reading

Celebrating 100 years of the United Church across the globe
By Rosalind Russell – Last year, Espanola marked the 100th anniversary of the Anglican Church and this year, the community will mark the 100th anniversary of the United Church as a national organization across Canada. The Espanola United Church, or … Continue reading

Firefighters’ big winners following the provincial Eagles convention
By Rosalind Russell – The Provincial Conference for the Fraternal Order of Eagles was held in Webbwood over three days last week.The conference included the aeries, led by the men, and the auxiliaries, led by women, so separate AGMs, election of … Continue reading

Blind River’s new basketball court opens
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Blind River is marking Parks & Recreation Month this year by opening a new basketball court.The municipality teamed up with Cameco to fulfill a request by local high school students following a presentation to … Continue reading

Cambrian College has a surplus, but is projecting a deficit
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College posted a record surplus coming in at almost $41.8 million for the 2024-2025 financial year, but the institution is projecting a deficit for the next fiscal year.Audited by KPMG, the college’s financial statements were … Continue reading

Worst roads are all down south
By Rosalind Russell – The Worst Roads list for Ontario is out from CAA and all of the top 10 are in Southern Ontario – with Hamiton’s Aberdeen Avenue deemed the worst. Premier Road in North Bay is third on … Continue reading

Hydro One outage for Elliot Lake later this month
By Rosalind Russell – Hydro One Algoma has scheduled a power outage for a week from now.A schedule power outage is set for Elliot Lake and the outlying areas of Gunterman, Bouck, Buckles and Benge for Sunday, June 22nd.According to the … Continue reading

Multiple arrests in child sex investigation
By Rosalind Russell – Thirty-six people have been arrested and are now facing nearly 130 combined charges after what the OPP calls a ‘proactive child sexual exploitation investigation’.The OPP says 21 police services from across the province took part in … Continue reading

Premiers coming to Muskoka
By Rosalind Russell – Premier Doug Ford has invited Canada’s premiers to join the Council of the Federation summer meeting this July in Ontario’s Cottage Country.Ford says premiers are seizing the momentum coming out of the recent First Ministers’ Meeting … Continue reading