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Blessing of the Bikes well attended

By Rosalind Russell – Despite cloudy skies a fair number of motorcyclists attended the Blessing of the Bikes on Sunday. Held at the Masonic Lodge 698 Heritage Hall in Elliot Lake, Reverend. Michael Winstanley oversaw the ceremony followed by a … Continue reading

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H&M COFI Project Will Help Bridge Digital Divide in Northern Ontario: Hughes

SUDBURY – Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, is celebrating the recent funding announcement of the Huron Shore and Manitoulin Island Community Owned Fibre Infrastructure Corporation (H&M COFI) project. “This is a massive project that will help bridge the digital divide … Continue reading

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National Indigenous Day a learning experience

By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg hosted this years’ National Indigenous Day gathering held at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex last Friday. There were several booths set up at the complex including Cheyanne Pitawanakwat from Whitefish River First Nation who … Continue reading

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Second Annual PRIDE Day attracts hundreds

By Rosalind Russell – Rain did not deter hundreds of people coming in and taking part in the Second Annual PRIDE Day held in Espanola on Saturday. The Family Day featured Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais formally opening the day’s activities, … Continue reading

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Fundraising continues for rehabilitation of Centennial Arena

By Rosalind Russell – The community at large continues to support the rehabilitation of Centennial Arena with students and families supporting the initiative. École catholique Georges Vanier students and staff hosted a tag day resulting in a $1,000 donation to … Continue reading

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Blind River council cancels removal of park  

By Rosalind Russell – Blind River council unanimously passed a motion put on the floor by its mayor to stop plans to remove playground equipment a popular park on Shirvon Drive. Residents of the area had talked to members of … Continue reading

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English Catholic Board passes budget on Friday

By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has approved their nearly 96 million dollar budget for next year. Business superintendent Justin PINO says the board passed a motion to approve the budget, which includes the hiring of … Continue reading

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New stamps pay tribute to Anishinaabe Elder and Espanola artist 

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has unveiled a stamp honouring Anishinaabe Elder and world-renowned water-rights activist, the late Josephine Mandamin,  who was from Manitoulin Island.  According to the release from Canada Post, known as Grandmother Water Walker, Mandamin trekked more than … Continue reading

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National Indigenous Day celebrations today 

By Rosalind Russell – It is National Indigenous Day across Canada and communities will mark the day in a variety of ways.  In Espanola, Summer Solstice and Indigenous People’s Day will be celebrated at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex today.  … Continue reading

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Espanola PRIDE goes rain or shine 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Second Annual PRIDE Day is set to go, rain or shine.  Starting at 10 am tomorrow morning, there will be a variety of activities for all members of the family including Story Time in the … Continue reading

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