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Mining funding including Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – Eleven northern mining supply and service sector companies, including one in Espanola, are receiving provincial funding.  More than $3.7 million is coming from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund to promote innovation, workplace safety, business development and … Continue reading

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Increase in overdoses declared again

By Rosalind Russell – An increase in the number of overdoses and unexpected drug reactions is being reported in the Sudbury and outlying areas including Espanola, the North Shore Corridor and on Manitoulin Island.That from Public Health Sudbury and Districts.Officials … Continue reading

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LU internet problems continue

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University is considering condensing its exam period to give students more time to complete coursework this semester, given the ongoing IT outages at the university since a “cyber incident” that began on February 18th. Senior leaders … Continue reading

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Call Al Wright today if you want the job done “WRIGHT”!

Alan Wright, Broker (705)869-7568J.A. Rolston Ltd. Real Estate Brokerage 1(800)4610123www.rolstons.com Living, working, and playing on the Northshore & Manitoulin area with family and friends is what life is all about for Al Wright. His family ties to the Lee Valley … Continue reading

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Espanola Lions Club Makes Donation to Espanola Minor Hockey

By Grant Lewis – On hand to receive their portion of round two of Catch the Ace are members of the Board/ Executive of the Espanola Minor Hockey Association  plus the kids who just got off the ice after playing … Continue reading

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OFSAA Girls three-day volleyball tournament starts today

By Rosalind Russell – For the next three days, 20 female teams will take part in the Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletics Volleyball Championship being hosted at various locations in Blind River, Elliot Lake, and Mississauga First Nation. The … Continue reading

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Espanola High School wins two silver at music competition

By Rosalind Russell – The Junior and Senior bands from Espanola High School brought home medals from the Northern Ontario Music Festival held in Sudbury this past Friday.   The Junior Band was awarded a Silver Standard with the Outstanding Contribution … Continue reading

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North Shore shares in forestry biomass projects

By Rosalind Russell – Nairn & Hyman Township and Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory is just one partnership that is receiving funding to develop a forestry biomass project. The Government of Ontario announced on Friday it is investing $60 million in the … Continue reading

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Special Olympians come home victorious

By Rosalind Russell – All the Special Olympians from Manitoulin Island and Elliot Lake came home with some special hardware with every one of them finishing on the podium. The Team Ontario Curling Team from the Island won gold on … Continue reading

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Health network launches Meals on Wheels March campaign

By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network Community Support Services is participating in the 22nd annual #MarchforMeals – a month-long campaign celebration to increase awareness and community engagement with local Meals on Wheels providers across Ontario.   Network CEO … Continue reading

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