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Old Webbwood Road closed for repairs
By Rosalind Russell – Old Webbwood Road, a secondary road linking Espanola to Webbwood, will be closed for the next few weeks. According to the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers, the road closure, which was put in place on Tuesday, will … Continue reading
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Two Espanola longtime hockey enthusiasts getting national recognition
By Rosalind Russell – You know you love the game of hockey when you are still playing at 80. Espanola’s Ronald Kelly is turning 81 next month, has been playing hockey since he was a small boy, and he still … Continue reading
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Espanola Beer Store kicks off Heart of Gold Radiothon with donation
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Beer Store has kicked off the Third Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon raising funds for families with children with cancer. Taryn Bond, the manager of the local outlet, presented the Moose 99.3FM – CJJM Espanola … Continue reading
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Seniors’ centres get a boost from the Ontario government
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing more than $1.6 million in seniors’ services and activities to help more seniors in Northeastern Ontario stay fit, active, healthy, and socially connected in their communities and homes. Officials say over … Continue reading
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Drinking water advisory in Gore Bay for specific areas
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory for all businesses and residents of Range Street, Park Street, and areas south of Park Street in Gore Bay using municipal drinking water. Agency protection division … Continue reading
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Community Garden on Algoma has some new artwork to display
Thanks to the staff and campers at the summer YMCA Camp, the community garden on Algoma has some new artwork to display on our fence. During the Art and Nature week, some young artists went to work and voila!!! Thanks … Continue reading
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History Day in Kagawong offers to unique presentations
By Rosalind Russell – The annual History Day in Kagawong is a double feature this year with the theme being Tragedy and Triumph on Lake Huron. Curator of the Old Mill Heritage Centre, Rick Nelson, says it takes place Thursday, … Continue reading
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Cambrian College students experience Indigenous culture in Australia
By Rosalind Russell – They may live on opposite sides of the globe, but Indigenous students at Cambrian College have a lot in common with their counterparts in Australia. A team of 20 students including Shylah Meawassige of Serpent River … Continue reading
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Team Gushue entered in 2024 fall classic curling tournament
By Rosalind Russell – Building on the success of last year’s Fall Classic curling event in Sault Ste. Marie, organizers are bringing in World and Brier Champion, Brad Gushue for the 2024 tournament this fall. Team Gushue, which includes the … Continue reading
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John Island Camp getting a revamp
By Rosalind Russell – One of the North Shore Corridor’s most popular camps is getting a major revamp, thanks to a financial grant from the province. According to Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, the Ontario Trillium Foundation is providing $200,000 to … Continue reading
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