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Cambrian College Renames School of Business in honour of Manitoulin family business 

By Rosalind Russell – In recognition of the many years of support, Cambrian College has announced its School of Business will now be known as the Douglas A. Smith Family School of Business.  Jeff Smith, the Vice-chair of Manitoulin Transport … Continue reading

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Hydro interruption this weekend on Manitoulin Island 

By Rosalind Russell – Several Manitoulin Island communities will be affected by a hydro outage this weekend.  Hydro One says the communities of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory and Assiginack Township will be without power this Sunday due to planned upgrades on … Continue reading

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NSHN expanding geriatric outpatient services at Thessalon Site  

By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network Geriatric Team says services are expanding at the Thessalon Site.  Network President, CEO Tim Vine, says effective yesterday, geriatric rehabilitation services will be available at the Thessalon Site, by appointment only.   … Continue reading

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Seniors Appreciation Day in the works for Espanola 

By Rosalind Russell – Residents who are 55 and older will be feted at the upcoming Seniors Appreciation Day to be held in Espanola.  The activities, hosted by the Town of Espanola, include all day free access to squash, pickleball, … Continue reading

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ONTC chairman reports progress on trainsets for return of Northlander 

By Rosalind Russell – The chairman of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission says the Northlander is on track for its return in 2026.   Al Spacek provided an update on the progress that’s being made to date including the train sets, … Continue reading

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Rainbow School Board recognizes community and staff 

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola grocery store has won the Rainbow District School Board’s Community Partnership Award for 2024.  Tanner’s Your Independent Grocers was presented with the award for owner, Tanner Lafrenier’s contributions to Espanola High School enhancing the … Continue reading

Car show dedicated to devoted volunteer and politician 

By Rosalind Russell – One of Espanola’s most popular events, The Knight Cruisers Car Show, is set for this weekend in remembrance of a Sudbury volunteer, politician and car enthusiast, Gerry Montpellier.  Club President Richard Stroud says they will be … Continue reading

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Dog Walk around the corner 

By Rosalind Russell – This coming Sunday, residents who own a dog can take part a dog walk in Elliot Lake to help raise funds for dog guides.  Pet Valu, the national sponsor, and the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake Retirement extends a challenge for current and former tenants 

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Retirement Living is extending a challenge to all current or past tenants to donate to the Jamie and Jo-Ann Armstrong Arena Repair fund.    The Centennial Arena requires some significant structural repairs and Retirement Living … Continue reading

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OPP investigating fatal motorcycle crash involving Espanola resident

By Rosalind Russell – The Nipissing West OPP is investigating the death of an Espanola man following a fatal motorcycle crash this weekend. Constable Rob Lewis says on Sunday evening, around 5:00 pm, first responders attended to a two-vehicle collision, … Continue reading

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