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Baldwin Township is preparing to celebrate 100th anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – 2027 is not that far away, so the Township of Baldwin is beginning its 100th anniversary celebration with a photo contest highlighting the diversity, history and beauty of the municipality. According to the township, the contest … Continue reading
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Rainbow District School Board welcomes Student Trustees for 2026-2027
By Rosalind Russell – Grade 12 students Sadie Gardiner of Lockerby Composite School and Tehya Montgomery of LaSalle Secondary School will serve as Student Trustees on the Rainbow District School Board for the 2026-2027 School Year. Board Chair David Farrow … Continue reading
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West Nile virus positive bird reported in Espanola
Issued: Monday, August 31, 2026 Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received confirmation that an American Crow in the Espanola area has tested positive for West Nile virus. The last infected bird reported was in 2025. “The last person confirmed to … Continue reading
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NOJHL Team Previews: Espanola Paper Kings
SUDBURY, Ont. – After finishing middle of the pack last season in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL), the Espanola Paper Kings will be looking to improve on that as they’ll attempt to qualify for the playoffs for a … Continue reading
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120th Running of the Massey Fair
By Rosalind Russell – 120 years and counting for the Massey Agricultural Fair that gets underway today. In the fall of 1907, a few “community-minded individuals felt the need to encourage good farming principles by displaying their crops and goods … Continue reading
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FONOM reacts to Temiscaming closure of industrial complex
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is expressing concern after RYAM announced a temporary shutdown at its industrial complex in Temiscaming. The company says the economic shutdown takes effect Sept. 15 and is due to the … Continue reading
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Need a ride? Uber arrives in the region
By Rosalind Russell – Uber has officially launched rideshare service across our region. It means residents and visitors can request a ride through the Uber app for the first time The service launched earlier this week, with officials saying they’re … Continue reading
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The tariff that got away – seafood and fish products
By Rosalind Russell – Canada’s finance department has updated its list of counter-tariffs set to take effect on Sept. 8. American seafood and fish products are no longer on it. Ottawa says they’re continually working with Canadian industries to assess … Continue reading
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