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Blind River School changes up open house due to weather

By Rosalind Russell – The severe weather conditions on Wednesday led to a local school changing up the date for its open house. According to the release, École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord’s high school open house is now rescheduled to next … Continue reading

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Special Olympics run hosted by Greater Sudbury Police

By Rosalind Russell – The 5th annual Snowmobile Torch Ride for Special Olympics Ontario also takes place on Sunday, February 9th, 2025. Join the Greater Sudbury Police for a police-escorted snowmobile ride using the Sudbury Trail Plan to Wolf Mountain. … Continue reading

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Huron Shores Council chooses vacancy options

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Huron Shores council has decided to make appointments to fill the vacancies of mayor and council.At last night’s meeting, it was indicated that a councillor was interested in filling the vacancy left by … Continue reading

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Carol Hughes’ Column – Grocery Giants Need to Be Investigated for Misrepresenting Meat Weight

In a move that’s as shocking as the sun rising, grocery giants Loblaw, Walmart Canada and Sobeys have once again been named in a class action lawsuit that alleges they are shortchanging customers in the amount of meat they are … Continue reading

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Royal Canadian Legion donates to local firefighting departments

By Rosalind Russell – The president of the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39 made two special donations to local firefighting departments yesterday afternoon. President Gary McPherson, who also sits as the charitable foundation chair for the zone, was also … Continue reading

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Espanola council wants to see impact of reducing potential tax increase

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has asked town staff to go back and see how a 1% decrease in the potential 2025 Municipal Budget would look like. Last night, council discussed the first draft of the budget, which sits … Continue reading

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Residential fire causes minimal damage

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Fire Department responded to a residential fire in Elliot Lake on Tuesday.Fire Chief John Thomas says the department was called out to a residence on Amsterdam Road and had it out within minutes … Continue reading

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Family Literacy Day special celebration today … Learn to be Green!

By Rosalind Russell – On January 27, 2025, families, libraries and literacy groups across the country will once again celebrate Family Literacy Day, an annual initiative that aims to encourage reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. … Continue reading

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Espanola council presents draft budget

By Rosalind Russell – The first draft of the Espanola Municipal Budget shows an increase of 5.99% to residential and commercial property taxes. Town CEO and Clerk Joseph Burke says approximately 3.97% of the increase is attributable to an increase in … Continue reading

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French studies for Anglophones

By Rosalind Russell – Parents and guardians of Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon students will have the opportunity to enroll in two free French as a Second Language programs. Communication Director Amélie Cyr says Beginner 1 and Beginner 2 courses will … Continue reading

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