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FoodCycler application process extended
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has extended the deadline for registration to be a part of the FoodCycler to the end of the month. Joel Yusko, manager of special projects, says there are limited units of the desktop … Continue reading
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Algoma and Sudbury health units merger talks raise municipal concerns
By Rosalind Russell – Municipalities are opposing a possible amalgamation of two large health agencies. Sables-Spanish Rivers Township council is the latest that does not want to see a merger between the two health units, that would encompass the Districts … Continue reading
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Victim services hosting virtual presentation for Human Trafficking Awareness Day
By Rosalind Russell – Human Trafficking Awareness Day is just around the corner, so a victim service will be hosting a virtual presentation. Amy Collins, the Executive Director of the Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services says a virtual presentation will take … Continue reading
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Police Services Board mourns passing of Councillor Michael Vagnini
By Rosalind Russell – It is with great sorrow that the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board learned of Sudbury Councillor Michael Vagnini’s passing. Board chair Al Zizer says Vagnini served multiple terms as both Chair and Vice Chair during his … Continue reading
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Ashley Homestore donates $1750.00 to the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank.
On February 7/24, Ashley Homestore donated $1750.00 to the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank. Presenting the cheque to President Susan Kryzanowski is Agnes Ansell. We appreciate their on-going support!
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Sudbury councillor found deceased
By Rosalind Russell – Sudbury councillor, 62-year-old Michael Vagnini has been found deceased. That’s according to the Greater Sudbury Police Service, who says shortly before 2:30 p.m. yesterday (Feb. 13), officers were dispatched to the area of Reserve Camp Road … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council approves pump track for Kiwanis Park
By Rosalind Russell – Despite a petition asking for reconsideration of the location of a pump track, which provides various features such as berms and jumps for cyclists, Elliot Lake council has approved the installation. A pump track is a … Continue reading
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It’s a snow day for Espanola, Massey and the Sudbury District
By Rosalind Russell – Buses have been cancelled for the Espanola, Massey and Sudbury Districts. However, school buses continue to run for the Manitoulin and Algoma Districts. All schools will remain open, however, no transportation will be provided.Parents who transport … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council elects a new mayor
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council only nominated one man for the job of mayor and that is Acting Mayor Andrew Wannan. Wannan was nominated by Councillors Norman Mann and Charlie Flintoff both commenting on how well he has … Continue reading
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Nature Conservancy of Canada purchases 750 hectares of land on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – Three large parcels of land on Manitoulin Island have been bought by the Nature Conservancy of Canada to keep the land in a natural wilderness state for conservation purposes. According to the release, the conservancy says … Continue reading
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