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Over 200 attend Remembrance Day Ceremony in Espanola – Talevi, Arnold and Byers remembered

By Rosalind Russell – Over 200 people, a record-breaking number of citizens, gathered at the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 yesterday to attend the Remembrance Day Ceremony. The ceremony took a different approach this year with new President, Bill … Continue reading

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Changes for the Boogie Snow Sports School 

By Rosalind Russell – Boogie Mountain in Espanola will be running the Boogie Snow Sports School once again. According to general manager, Tom Hutchinson, the executive thanks Claudia Hutchinson for her work in building and leading the school over the … Continue reading

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Canada Post submits its proposed transformation plan to the Government of Canada

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has proposed a transformation plan to the federal government. According to CEO, President Doug Ettinger, the plan details the action the corporation is prepared to take to deliver the services Canadians need in a … Continue reading

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NOFCC final numbers in for Gold Soiree – whooping $88,000

By Rosalind Russell – Thanks to the generosity of the wider community, the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer has raised thousands of dollars through its premier annual event. According to the release, Just over $88,000 was raised for … Continue reading

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A Celebration of Craft, Culture, and Community: Anishinabe Spiritual Centre Hosts 3rd Annual Christmas Indigenous Craft Fair

The Anishinabe Spiritual Centre (ASC) is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Christmas Indigenous Craft Fair, taking place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3p.m. at 1091 Anderson Lake Road, just west of Espanola.This festive event has … Continue reading

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Pond hockey support from the Lions

By Grant Lewis – The Espanola Lions club is thrilled to support the Espanola  Pond Hockey program for kids of all ages.  Making hockey accessible and affordable for kids starting out in hockey is worthy of our help. And we … Continue reading

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Brown water discolouration in Espanola due to lake turnover

By Rosalind Russell – Some residents in Espanola have noticed water discolouration over the last few weeks, but Public Works says there are no concerns. A staffer says brown water or light discolouration appears when the lake currents changed, called … Continue reading

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Cambrian College’s satellite campuses reopened

By Rosalind Russell – Following the settlement of a union dispute, and strike, staff is back at work at Cambrian College’s satellite campuses in Espanola and Little Current. The campuses were closed for a few weeks in September while the … Continue reading

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Possible resolution on Dean Lake Bridge this week

By Rosalind Russell – A citizens group in the Township of Huron Shores focusing on the Dean Lake Bridge is hoping to see a resolution this week. Mary Johnson of the Community Voices Committee says council is expected to decide … Continue reading

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New corporation will oversee Bell Mansion

By Rosalind Russell – The new owner of Sudbury’s historic Bell Mansion, residential homebuilding company Devla Properties Inc., has formed a new corporation, Belrock Mansion Incorporated, to hold title to the property.  According to the statement by Devla, the company … Continue reading

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