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Province deploys staff to assist Wainwright soldiers

By Rosalind Russell – The province of Ontario has deployed staff to assist the 27 soldiers injured in last Saturday’s wildfire at C-F-B Wainwright remain in hospital.That update from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith who says 13 are in critical condition. … Continue reading →

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Elks hosting hearing clinic – perfect timing for government announcement

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elks in partnership with the Espanola Lions Club is hosting a hearing clinic, which dovetails with new government supports coming into play. The partner organizations are hosting a hearing clinic this coming Monday, October … Continue reading →

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Espanola hospital shares innovative model with peers

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola and Area Family Health Team was proud to present at the Association of Family Health Teams of Ontario’s Power of Primary Care Summit on October 16 in Markham, Ontario.The team was invited to share … Continue reading →

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Anishinabek Police Service Launches Vulnerable Persons Registry to Enhance Community Safety

By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Police Service has launched a new Vulnerable Persons Registry (VPR) aimed at improving the safety of vulnerable persons who, due to a medical or physical condition, may be prone to wandering, bolting, or getting … Continue reading →

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Recommendations made to improve food accessibility

By Rosalind Russell – Food Banks Canada is calling for economic security reforms after monthly visits to food banks across the country rose to 2.35 million this year.   Their annual HungerCount study, involving more than 5,500 food banks and … Continue reading →

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Drinking water advisory lifted for SunSite Estates in Assiginack

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Sunday, October 18, 2026, for all residents of SunSite Estates in Assiginack.   Public Health issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary … Continue reading →

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CLE Helps Out The Lions

By Grant Lewis – On any given Tuesday from 10:00 a.m, till noon, you will find four or five Community Living supported individuals stamping, printing, stapling, counting, bundling and packaging over 1400 Lions TV bingo cards.  This work is so … Continue reading →

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ERHHC Joins National Indigenous Cultural Safety Collaborative

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre has been accepted into Healthcare Excellence Canada’s – Advancing Cultural Safety Together Collaborative. According to the release, the collaborative is a two-year initiative that brings together 80 healthcare organizations … Continue reading →

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Fatal Collision Involving Train and Pedestrian

By Rosalind Russell – Greater Sudbury Police are investigating a fatality involving a train. According to the release, yesterday morning at approximately, the police responded to a report of a collision involving a train and a pedestrian at the intersection … Continue reading →

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Espanola High School’s Adult Education Program once again available

By Rosalind Russell – For those who do not have a high school degree and want one the Espanola High School’s Adult Education Program is a good fit, according to vice-principal, Andrew Kendall. He says Espanola High School is once … Continue reading →

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