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Mobile Wellness offers mobile access to health care on Manitoulin Island 

By Rosalind Russell – There is a new health service in the Manitoulin District that brings care to different communities throughout the Manitoulin Island. Mobile Wellness is a new mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic that improves access to mental … Continue reading

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Saving lives by expanding testing program 

By Rosalind Russell – The province is marking what it calls an historic expansion to the Ontario Breast Screening Program.    The Health Ministry says starting yesterday women over the age of 40 can self-refer for publicly funded mammograms through the … Continue reading

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Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation & RBC hosted the 2nd Annual Foundation Classic to Support the purchase of a new Cardiac Monitoring System

Espanola October 8, 2024 –Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation, along with our partner RBC were excited to host the 2nd Annual Foundation Classic, a fundraising event aimed at supporting the Acute Care and Emergency Departments with a new Cardiac Monitoring System. … Continue reading

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Celebration of complex and Wall of Fame Induction 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola is preparing for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex and Wall of Fame Induction ceremony.  The event will include displays featuring the 25-year history of the complex, which has included such … Continue reading

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Inaugural Community Safety Fair by Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service i.e. introduce new police chief 

By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police will be introducing their new Chief of Police at the inaugural Community Safety Fair this week.  According to the release, the service is hosting the fair to introduce new Chief of Police, … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake Historical Society hosting gathering and AGM 

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Historical Society will be hosting a gathering tomorrow focusing on the Mississagi Provincial Park.  Guest speakers include Mississagi Provincial Park supervisor Sarah Daigle and local history buff, Ed Pearce.  The speaker series will … Continue reading

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La Renaissance Students explore Black Creek trails

Grade 1, 2 and 6 students from École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola had the pleasure of exploring Black Creek trails. During this outdoor activity, the youngest students were paired with their peers from grade 2 or 6 to observe … Continue reading

Espanola Lions Donate to E.H.S. Athletics

As you may well know, the Espanola Lions Club has been supporting groups involving young kids in sports for yeas.  Groups such as minor ball, hockey, soccer, Espanola Skating Club, pond hockey and Boogie Mountain are lucky to have dedicated … Continue reading

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St. George’s Anglican Church of Espanola hosts Interim Primate of Canada

By Rosalind Russell – St. George’s Anglican Church of Espanola hosted Archbishop, Anne Germand, the Interim Primate of Canada, for their 100th anniversary service and celebration yesterday. In her sermon, Germand informed everyone that underneath the original cornerstone, there is … Continue reading

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Mental Illness Awareness Week

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health is leading the annual Mental Illness Awareness Week from October 6th to October 12th.  Co-chair Florence Budden says the theme for MIAW 2024, “Access for All: Time … Continue reading

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