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Affordable housing project on schedule for early Spring opening
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board project for a new ten-unit building in Espanola is moving forward on schedule.According to the DSSAB, the single-level, 10-unit building being built at the intersection of Queensway Avenue and Mead Boulevard … Continue reading
Waiting for Council Fire focusing on annuities
By Rosalind Russell – The Robinson Huron Treaty Litigation Fund is still waiting to hear back from the crown when it comes to the next phase of talks involving annuities. This after the Supreme Court directed Ontario and Canada … Continue reading
New triplex approved by Espanola despite protest
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval to the construction of a new triplex in town despite protests by several residents. Council held a public hearing last night for input on the construction of a new triplex … Continue reading
Residence sustains heavy fire damage in Spanish
By Rosalind Russell – Two fire departments battled a residential fire on Monday morning in the Town of Spanish. Officials say at around 840 am, the Spanish and Sables Spanish Rivers Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at a … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools take part in Take Our Kids to Work on November 6th
Grade 9 students in Rainbow Schools will spend the day at work shadowing a parent, guardian, relative, friend or volunteer host on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 as part of the national Take Our Kids to Work program. “Take Our Kids … Continue reading
Rainbow Schools promote environmental stewardship for Waste Reduction Week
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools are participating in a series of challenges for Waste Reduction Week from October 21 to 27, 2024 – Wear Blue Monday, Textile Tuesday, Take Me Outside Wednesday, Waste Audit Thursday, and Litterless Lunch Friday. … Continue reading
Busy Boards
Maintenance Manager Mark Bedard and his staff at the Espanola Hospital and Health Centre donated 2 senior busy boards to Long Term Care Director Tamara Beam. The busy boards are designed with seniors in mind and invite the user to … Continue reading
Espanola High School offers free night school classes for adult learners
Are you interested in obtaining credits towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma? Espanola High School will offer free night school classes for adults 21 years of age and older who reside in Espanola, Whitefish River First Nation, Webbwood, Massey, Willisville, … Continue reading
Whitefish River First Nation hosting Water Ceremony at river boat launch in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Whitefish River First Nation will be hosting a Water Ceremony at the Spanish River Boat Launch in Espanola, off Old Webbwood Road. Project Engagement Coordinator Mike Jacko says it is being held at the boat launch … Continue reading
Espanola church hosting ribbon-cutting to mark mobility access
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola church has been undergoing renovations and plans to celebrate its new accessibility features with a ribbon cutting. Committee spokesperson Pat Parker says the project was funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Enabling … Continue reading
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