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Espanola council shuts down any discussion on electric battery facility

By Rosalind Russell – A Cobourg, Ontario CEO of an electricity supplier company, Renewable Power Partners Limited, was shut out of any discussions with Espanola council for consideration of a battery storage facility in town. CEO Simon Rowland made a … Continue reading

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Espanola Hospital & Health Centre Announces Leadership Transition: CEO Jane Battistelli Passes the Torch to Martin Lees

By Terri Noble – Celebrating 17 Years of Dedicated Service and Welcoming a New Era of LeadershipHospital Bids Farewell to CEO Jane Battistelli After 17 Years of Transformative LeadershipAfter nearly two decades holding various leadership positions, Jane Battistelli, CEO of … Continue reading

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Espanola Mayor congratulates local man for his craftsmanship – miniature of the Domtar Mill

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Douglas Gervais has presented a Certificate of Appreciation to a local craftsman who has just completed a miniature model of the Domtar Mill. Gervais met with Dave Howie earlier this week recognizing his dedication, … Continue reading

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Sheshegwaning First Nation election results for chief and council

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island First Nation has released its election results for chief and council. The newly elected Chief of Sheshegwaning First Nation is Nicole Bush. Squaring off against four other candidates, Bush took 98 of the … Continue reading

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Tree of Lights set to go in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – The St. Joseph’s Foundation is having its annual Tree of Lights fundraiser. Deborah Dubois, chair of the foundation says this year, the foundation will honour the late Dr. Fred Young and Louis Ucci. She says Dr. … Continue reading

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Tightening up bail conditions

By Rosalind Russell – The province will soon be tightening bail requirements.  Officials say new legislation will be introduced that will require an accused person, or their surety, to provide a cash security deposit in the full amount ordered by … Continue reading

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Proceeds from local photographer’s work to go to North Shore Health Network

By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network is collaborating with one of its employees to help raise funds for health care. According to the release, Shari Gossellin is a photographer who is donating proceeds from her work to … Continue reading

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Heather McPherson takes in round table focusing on homelessness in Sudbury

By Rosalind Russell – A federal NDP leadership candidate spent the last two days in Sudbury, speaking to party members and the public on a variety of issues, including homelessness. Heather McPherson tells Moose FM the round table discussion on … Continue reading

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Our Lady of Fatima School holds successful Step-A-Thon Fundraiser

By Rosalind Russell – Students at an Elliot Lake school stepped up and supported school programs last Friday. Our Lady of Fatima School Principal Andrew Chi says they hosted the annual Step-A-Thon, bringing students together for a fun and energetic … Continue reading

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Ibuprofen recall

By Rosalind Russell – Health Canada has issued a recall on Extra Strength Ibuprofen Liquid Gel Capsules. Officials say in the 400mg bottles, there has been a presence of cloudy capsules due to crystallization of ibuprofen into the gelatin shell. … Continue reading

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