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Espanola Elks make Donation to help Gino

By Beth McVey – Espanola Elks giving back to community by help little Gino in his battle with cancer. The Elks are proud to be able to support need in the community.

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Truth and Reconciliation focus on university, communities across Canada

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University is marking Truth and Reconciliation Day tomorrow with the opening of a new facility. According to the release, the Maamwizwing Indigenous Research Institute will officially open its new space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolizing … Continue reading

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Nairn Centre site of new explosives plant to serve Canada’s mining industry

By Rosalind Russell – A mining services company, BME, Mining Canada, which is headquartered in South Africa has set up a new plant specializing in the manufacture of explosives in Nairn & Human Township. Neil Alberts, general manager at BME … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Health Centre achieves $350,000 fundraising goal

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre with sites in Little Current and Mindemoya has achieved its $fundraising goal to implement smart infusion pumps at both facilities. Centre CEO, President Paula Fields says that the “Smart Infusion, Smarter Care.” … Continue reading

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Canada Post is on strike

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post workers are on strike after the federal government ordered the corporation yesterday to begin a sweeping overhaul that could spell the end of traditional door-to-door delivery. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the … Continue reading

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Sneak peek at new housing for social services in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Sudbury District Social Services offered a sneak peek to neighbours living in the vicinity of a new housing project in Espanola yesterday. Cornerstone Apartments is located at the intersection of Mead Blvd and the … Continue reading

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Major school soccer tournament next week

By Rosalind Russell – Conseil scolaire Grand Nord is hosting its annual soccer tournament for French-language schools in Northern Ontario early next week.   Sixty-six teams from Parry Sound, French River, and the Sudbury region will take part in the … Continue reading

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Franco-Ontarian celebrations across Ontario

By Rosalind Russell – The 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag was marked by a new initiative introduced by Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario at festivities held in Sudbury yesterday. She says the 50th anniversary is a great opportunity … Continue reading

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By Rosalind Russell – The 75th Espanola High School Reunion Committee says it is looking at a very low turnout for the reunion planned for the summer of 2026. There are a number of factors, including social media helping grads … Continue reading

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Celebrations planned for Franco-Ontarian flag’s 50th Anniversary

By Rosalind Russell – It’s time to celebrate the Franco-Ontarian flag’s 50th anniversary, which will be marked at local schools and special gatherings throughout the day today. The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario is in the City of Greater Sudbury to … Continue reading

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