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Greater Sudbury & Espanola young golfers tee off at CSC Nouvelon’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament

By Rosalind Russell – Last week, more than 90 students from several CSC Nouvelon elementary schools including La Renaissance in Espanola gathered at Twin Stacks Golf Club in Coniston to take part in the board’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament. The Grade … Continue reading

Elliot Lake on display at three-day home and leisure show

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake will be putting itself on display with a premier three-day event set for later this month.The Home and Leisure Fall Show happens October 24th to 26th at the Granite Sport and Social Club. According to … Continue reading

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Minimum wage going up today in Ontario

By Rosalind Russell – The minimum wage goes up 40 cents today. Ontario’s minimum wage is being raised to $17.60 an hour.The province’s increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index – a measure of inflation that represents changes in … Continue reading

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Canada Post strike to impact delivery of Around&About

The labour strike affecting Canada Post will impact deliveries of Around&About During the strike, copies will be available in boxes and at retail locations in Espanola and outer communities so customers can pick up a copy.    Readers are also encouraged … Continue reading

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Espanola Elks make Donation to help Gino

By Beth McVey – Espanola Elks giving back to community by help little Gino in his battle with cancer. The Elks are proud to be able to support need in the community.

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Truth and Reconciliation focus on university, communities across Canada

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University is marking Truth and Reconciliation Day tomorrow with the opening of a new facility. According to the release, the Maamwizwing Indigenous Research Institute will officially open its new space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, symbolizing … Continue reading

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Nairn Centre site of new explosives plant to serve Canada’s mining industry

By Rosalind Russell – A mining services company, BME, Mining Canada, which is headquartered in South Africa has set up a new plant specializing in the manufacture of explosives in Nairn & Human Township. Neil Alberts, general manager at BME … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Health Centre achieves $350,000 fundraising goal

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre with sites in Little Current and Mindemoya has achieved its $fundraising goal to implement smart infusion pumps at both facilities. Centre CEO, President Paula Fields says that the “Smart Infusion, Smarter Care.” … Continue reading

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Canada Post is on strike

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post workers are on strike after the federal government ordered the corporation yesterday to begin a sweeping overhaul that could spell the end of traditional door-to-door delivery. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says the … Continue reading

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Sneak peek at new housing for social services in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Sudbury District Social Services offered a sneak peek to neighbours living in the vicinity of a new housing project in Espanola yesterday. Cornerstone Apartments is located at the intersection of Mead Blvd and the … Continue reading

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