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Mississagi River Monitoring Committee hosting AGM 

By Rosalind Russell – The Mississagi River Monitoring Committee is hosting its annual general meeting early next month.  According to the release, the committee brings together representatives from participating municipalities, agencies, and organizations involved in monitoring conditions along the Mississagi … Continue reading

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Clean up following storm expected to take a couple of days 

 By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has its crews on 24-hour rotations for the next couple of days following Sunday’s snow storm.  Town CEO Joseph Burke says crews are out cleaning as many of the roadways as possible … Continue reading

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Council approves resolution to support 75th Espanola High School Anniversary 

 By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval to a resolution in support of the upcoming 75th Espanola High School Anniversary.  The Corporate Services Committee recommended to council that the fees associated with the rental of the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex for … Continue reading

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Espanola council endorses district-wide plans for wellness 

 By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has endorsed three initiatives focused on district-wide plans for wellness, housing and more.  Nancy Lacasse, the Integration Lead from the Espanola Hospital and Health Center, met with council last week to ask for their endorsement of the Community … Continue reading

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Sometimes words have more power than thought possible 

 By Rosalind Russell – A unique opportunity to share stories is part of this upcoming Annual Addiction Recovery Brunch in Espanola.  Ashley Lindsay says this year’s organizers off the Moment to Moment, Together gathering want to make space for people to bring their own words, poems, stories and … Continue reading

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The Manitoulin Island-Wide Garbage Cleanup is back! 

By Rosalind Russell – An Island-wide clean-up is underway on Manitoulin Island.  According to Manitoulin Streams, the clean-up started yesterday and will be carried out through the until May 15.   Communities will be working together to remove garbage from roadsides, shorelines, and natural areas and … Continue reading

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School athletic structure collapses in Sudbury 

 By Rosalind Russell – A school structure for athletics has collapsed in Sudbury.  According to the Rainbow District School Board release, the Lancer Dome has collapsed under the weight of snow, so all community use is cancelled until further notice.  The … Continue reading

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Local MPP announces funding for two North Shore Corridor water works projects, flood control in a third

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg visited Blind River and the Municipality of Huron Shores to present funding for local water works funding. He says the Ontario government is investing just over $1.5 million to construct and improve … Continue reading

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Procedural bylaw called into question by Sables-Spanish Rivers Township resident

By Rosalind Russell – A Massey resident made a presentation to Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council on Wednesday evening calling into question the procedural bylaw used in the decision-making process by council. Kris Kiviaho, a long-time resident, says she does not … Continue reading

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Luncheon for rare disease – TUBBS3 next week

By Rosalind Russell – A brunch is being held at the Massey Legion next week to highlight TUBBS3, a rare genetic disease. According to the release, organizers want to discuss the rare children’s disease in a playful, friendly atmosphere. The … Continue reading

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