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A Giant Heartfelt Thank You
A giant heartfelt thank you to Tim Hortons on another successful smile cookie campaign. This years total was the largest yet at $22 361.60 Thanks to the staff and the foodbank volunteers for a job well done! Photo Provided
Espanola hospital staffers take on threat assessment training
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre recently undertook some focused training on threat assessment. According to the release, staffers took on Violence Threat Risk Assessment, which is a protocol used by hospitals, schools and the … Continue reading
Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes six new physicians
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Health Centre is thrilled to announce the addition of six new physicians to its local medical team, significantly enhancing healthcare services across Manitoulin Island in the months to come. This exciting development includes four internationally … Continue reading
Rural funding coming to the North
By Rosalind Russell – Rural communities across the province, including every community in our listening area, can apply to the province’s new Rural Ontario Development program. $20 million is being made available over the next two years. The province … Continue reading
Primary care teams in Ontario
By Rosalind Russell – The province is investing 235-million dollars to support over 130 new and expanded primary care teams in Ontario. The Health Ministry says that will connect 300,000 people to primary care this year. Specific location … Continue reading
New national partnership with Europe
By Rosalind Russell – Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling it a historic step forward for Canada’s relationship with the European Union. Yesterday, a new partnership with the E-U was signed and the Prime Minister’s office says it is rooted in … Continue reading
MANITOULIN OPP SEARCHING FOR MISSING PERSON NEAR WEBBWOOD
Police Presence to Continue in Webbwood (ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising that the investigation into a missing person near Agnew Lake Road in Webbwood remains active and ongoing. The Manitoulin OPP are … Continue reading
Honoring Indigenous cultures through hands-on learning
As part of National Indigenous History Month, grade 5 students of École catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) built artifacts to represent the dwellings of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. Designed using simple and recycled materials, these creations illustrated each group’s … Continue reading
An inspiring graduate committed to her community
Leah Emiry, a grade 12 student and soon-to-be graduate of École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola), is an exemplary and dedicated leader. An active member of her school’s Student Council and the Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program in Environment, … Continue reading
National Indigenous Peoples Day a family event
By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg’s Solstice Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day in Espanola attracted a number of curious people to take in the various booths, activities and food. Booths were set up at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex … Continue reading
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