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Brita Recycle Program
By Sue Cairns – The Espanola Lion’s Club, with the help of the Espanola Public Library, have a Brita recycle program in place.Drop your used, DRY Brita filters and products at the desk of the library for recycle. Please do … Continue reading
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Bioveld Group moving forward on Espanola Mill – feasibility study focuses on restart
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Douglas Gervais says funding from the province is assisting Bioveld Group to move forward on restarting the Espanola Mill. Bioveld North Inc., a subsidiary of the Canadian-owned BMI Group, welcomed a $5.1-million investment from … Continue reading
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All Candidates Night set for Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 will be hosting the All Candidates Night in Espanola for this year’s municipal election. Incumbent Mayor Douglas Gervais is being challenged by incumbent councillor Aidan Kaillionen. There are also … Continue reading
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Busy Bee Restaurant in Nairn Centre demolished
By Rosalind Russell – The backhoes were out this past Tuesday demolishing the former Busy Bee Restaurant on Highway 17 in Nairn Centre. According to Moose files, the restaurant was built on a site that had previously housed a gas … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Vikings announce Rogers sponsorship for 2026/2027 season
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Vikings say Rogers Communications has signed on to be a major sponsor of the team for the upcoming 2026/2027 season. The Vikings are returning to the Northern Ontario Junior A Hockey League (NOJHL) … Continue reading
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MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT IN ESPANOLA THIS MORNING
By Rosalind Russell – Province invests $5.1 million in feasibility study to restart Espanola Mill A gathering of community leaders met with Kevin Holland, the Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, this morning for an announcement of $5.1- million … Continue reading
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Countdown to Kindergarten: School starts early for Rainbow’s youngest learners
School was off to an early start for Rainbow District School Board’s youngest learners. More than 350 children beginning school this fall participated in Kindergarten Camp – a three-day program held from August 26 to 28, 2026 at many Rainbow … Continue reading
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Ontario Investing Over $157,000 to Upgrade J.H. Burt Memorial Arena
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing $157,219 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help the Municipality of Central Manitoulin make critical structural repairs to the J.H. Burt Memorial Arena in Mindemoya. Access to quality sport … Continue reading
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