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Espanola mayor and council proclaim September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Douglas Gervais formally proclaimed September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month at council’s regular meeting last night. The municipality will also be hosting a flag-raising of the Northern Ontario Families of Children With Cancer flag … Continue reading
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Billings Township Fire Department celebrating 50th anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – It’s a special day in Billings Township on Manitoulin Island today with the local fire department celebrating its 50th anniversary. Safety Officer Captain Bill Orford says the celebration, including speeches, barbecue and various presentations, will take … Continue reading
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FONOM reacts to Trump and new tariffs
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is supporting Ottawa’s decision to stand firm in defence of Canadian industries, workers, communities, and national sovereignty. This follows the suspension of trade talks with the United States late Friday. … Continue reading
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Championship Dog Shows
The Sudbury & District Kennel Club Inc. would like to announce that they will be hosting 3 days of Championship Dog Shows on Friday to Sunday on September 18, 19 & 20th, 2026 at the Toe Blake Arena in Coniston, … Continue reading
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Emergency repair of Spanish River Bridge snarls traffic/Highway 17 repairs continue
By Rosalind Russell – There has been a bit of a traffic snarl due to a washout on the Spanish River Bridge in Espanola. On Saturday, torrential rain washed out a small section of the bridge support on the south … Continue reading
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Search party formed for Ryan Watson
By Rosalind Russell – A search party if being formed for a Massey man who has been missing for over a week. Shane Delisle says they are asking for volunteers to come out and assist in the search for Ryan … Continue reading
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Ice goes into Elliot Lake’s Rogers Arena tomorrow
By Rosalind Russell – Ice making will begin tomorrow morning at Elliot Lake’s Rogers Arena, with blades going on the ice September 1st, according to lead architect Chris Perry of Perry and Perry Architects. Perry informed council last night that … Continue reading
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Legion marks 20th anniversary of the passing of Private Dave Byers of Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 hosted a ceremony this past Saturday marking the 20th anniversary of the passing of Private Dave Byers of Espanola. On September 18, 2006, Corporal Shane Keating, Corporal Keith Morley, … Continue reading
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