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MPP Michael Mantha pushes government to listen to forestry sector ie. Espanola closure

By Rosalind Russell – Yesterday during question period Algoma-Manitoulin MPP, Michael Mantha, called on the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to open a dialogue with the forestry sector in Ontario about the pressures facing the industry.  Mantha expressed concern … Continue reading

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Power play paces Espanola past Blind River

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Paper Kings scored three times on the power play to lift them to a 3-2 win over the Blind River Beavers Tuesday in Game 4 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division … Continue reading

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NSHN Expanding Medical Imaging Services at Thessalon & Richards Landing – Matthews Sites

By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network Medical Imaging department is excited to announce that services are expanding at the Thessalon and Richards Landing – Matthews sites in April. Tim Vine, NSHN President & CEO says effective Tuesday … Continue reading

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ÉSC La Renaissance finishes in top ten at provincial alpine skiing championship

Ava Currie, a grade 9 student at École catholique La Renaissance (Espanola), recently placed among the top 20 skiers at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association’s alpine skiing championship. This young athlete placed 6th in the giant slalom and … Continue reading

It is Maple Syrup Time

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School students got to experience a Spring tradition. Students learned the process of harvesting maple sap and producing fresh maple syrup. They also learned why the syrup is considered liquid gold with Canada being … Continue reading

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New Executive Director for Algoma Community Foundation

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Community Foundation has appointed Desiree Gravel as the new Executive Director bringing a blend of leadership, strategic vision, and community engagement to the role. Gravel says from a long history of experiencing mental health and … Continue reading

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French long-term care training

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario is investing over $2.5 million over the next two years to train 90 French-speaking long-term care staff, like resident support personnel and dietary aides, to become personal support workers. The expanded Learn and Earn Accelerated Program … Continue reading

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Teacher shortages a concern

By Rosalind Russell – More than a quarter of Ontario’s schools experience teacher shortages every day, and nearly half experience daily shortages for educational assistants. Those stats are from People for Education’s Annual Ontario School Survey, which highlights the issue right … Continue reading

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The Remnant Call

Pastor Andre & Becky A presentation without a demonstration is only a conversation says Senior Pastor Andre Levesque.Andre and his wife Becky live in Massey. Andre has two adult children who have blessed them with five beautiful grandchildren.The couple have … Continue reading

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Paper Kings take series lead on Beavers

ESPANOLA, Ont. – The high-flying Espanola Paper Kings continued to click offensively Sunday as they went on to trounce the Blind River Beavers 8-1 in Game 3 of their Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League West Division semifinal at the Regional … Continue reading