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NOSM wants to hear from YOU!

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario School of Medicine University wants to hear from you.   The university is hosting town halls in a number of communities, but for those unable to attend, they will also welcome comments online. … Continue reading

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Ontario Business Fund to help small businesses

By Rosalind Russell – Small and medium-sized businesses dealing with the impact of U-S tariffs can apply to the province for funding support.   Ontario’s Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Minister Vic Fedeli says the new 50-million-dollar Ontario Together … Continue reading

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New products, new name, new life for Domtar Mill in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – A clean-technology company is looking at being a tenant at the Domtar Mill in Espanola.According to BMI, CHAR Technologies is considering setting up shop to produce renewable natural gas and a bio-coal product made from residual wood … Continue reading

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See Spartan artists at the Art Gallery of Sudbury

By Rosalind Russell – Several Espanola High School students have their artistic work on display at the Art Gallery of Sudbury this month.According to the release, the display features the work of students from Grades nine to 12, including painting, drawing, … Continue reading

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Mad for wheels – new park opening soon in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – The grand opening of a new park welcoming anything ‘wheels’ will be held in Elliot Lake at the end of the month.The city will host the grand opening of the William Lozier All Wheels Park on May … Continue reading

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Espanola Legion Makes Generous Donation to Regional Hospital Foundation

ESPANOLA, ON — The Espanola Royal Canadian Legion has made a significant contribution to the health and well-being of the community with a generous donation from its Poppy Fund. The Legion presented a large donation to the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation to … Continue reading

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Major highway reconstruction project underway in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – A major highway reconstruction project is now underway in Espanola.Highway Six, from Station Road north to the Tudhope Street intersection will undergo reconstruction this summer including new roadway, sidewalks, water and sewer lines.Special Projects Manager Joel … Continue reading

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Bishop Dowd shares his thoughts on the new Pope

By Rosalind Russell – Bishop Thomas Dowd of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie says he hopes to meet the new Pope when he travels to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth at the end of July. He says the … Continue reading

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Freemasonry milestone marked in Elliot Lake with special ceremony

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Masonic Lodge 698 had a special guest this week — the Grand Master of Ontario, Jamie Ireland, visited along with his Deputy Grand Master Art di Cecco (de-CHECK-oh), who will be taking over as … Continue reading

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It’s McHappy Day

By Rosalind Russell – If you love your Big Mac or Happy Meal, today it will taste extra special since it is McHappy Day.McHappy Day is a one-day fundraiser organized by McDonald’s Canada and its independent franchisees where a portion of … Continue reading

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