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St. Joseph General Hospital Elliot Lake CEO to depart 

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph General Hospital in Elliot Lake will be looking for a new CEO.  The board announced that Jeremy Stevenson has accepted a President and CEO position in the Ottawa Region, but he will stay on until … Continue reading

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Functional rail service requires more than clever catch phrases and good intentions

By Éric Boutilier – Two steps forward, one step back. That’s how I’d describe the process of getting the Northlander once more on track. For nearly six years, the Ford government repeatedly stated they’re bringing back passenger rail to north-eastern … Continue reading

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Espanola woman marathoning for Muscular Sclerosis

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman who has been diagnosed with muscular sclerosis and is an avid marathoner has changed up her routines, but still pushes herself to the limit. Heather Wilson was diagnosed with the degenerative disease just … Continue reading

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McHappy Day a huge success between three communities

By Rosalind Russell – The numbers are in for McHappy Day, and the results are a huge success for three communities. The Town of Espanola and the cities of Elliot Lake and Greater Sudbury raised $33,958 this year. The funds … Continue reading

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Gore Bay landscaping its waterfront

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Gore Bay is making improvements to its waterfront. Mayor Ron Lane says more improvements include the planting of at least 15 beautiful trees on the site of the old town playground.   He says … Continue reading

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Another donation to Centennial Arena – only $100,000 to go to reach goal

By Rosalind Russell – Another business has stepped forward to help with the renovations to the Centennial Arena in Elliot Lake. BrokerLink donated to the Jamie and Jo-Ann Armstrong Centennial Arena Repair Fundraising Challenge last week. Colinda Montpellier, an account … Continue reading

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Carrefour Options+offer the Personal Support Worker program in French in 2024-2025 

By Rosalind Russell – Starting in October 2024, Carrefour Options+Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s continuing education school, will offer the Personal Support Worker program in Sudbury.   According to education director, Paul Henry, it is offered to students 18 years of age … Continue reading

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Skeletal remains identified by Greater Sudbury Police 

By Rosalind Russell – The skeletal remains located in a wooded area in Chelmsford have been identified as a missing person, Carey Cadeau.    According to Greater Sudbury Police, Cadeau was identified through dental records.   He was last seen on November … Continue reading

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Espanola man group of 10 to win big with ENCORE

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola man is one of ten who has big money with ENCORE. Justin Nicholson of Espanola will share in the $1 million prize with friends and co-workers from throughout the Greater Sudbury area. The ten … Continue reading

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Donation to CLE campaign

Photo: Huge Shoutout to the Royal Canadian Legion Espanola. President Gary MacPherson met up with Community Living Espanola Executive Director Louise Laplante to present a $1,000 cheque towards the new van they need for the Lucille Joyde Group Home in … Continue reading

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