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Espanola celebrates seniors 

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola welcomed some 200 seniors yesterday as part of Seniors Appreciation Day.  Various organizations including health care, library and other services offered their respectful expertise in senior matters at the Espanola Regional Recreation … Continue reading

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Look … it’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s a helicopter! 

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island students were excited to hear the whir of a helicopter earlier this week as a surprise for one of their retiring teachers.  CC McLean Public School retiring teacher Heather Jefkins has been an avid … Continue reading

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Community Futures Ontario recognizes Bruce Mines business as Entrepreneur of the Year 2024  

By Rosalind Russell – A Bruce Mines business has been recognized for its entrepreneurial savvy with provincial recognition.  Community Futures Ontario says Penokean Hills Farms is the winner of its Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the annual conference held … Continue reading

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CSC Nouvelon ranks third in Ontario for energy efficiency

The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon is pleased that its commitment to increasing its energy efficiency has not gone unnoticed. In fact, CSC Nouvelon ranked 3rd in the Sustainable Schools’ 2024 Top Energy Performing School Boards Report that measures the energy … Continue reading

Espanola High School brings home the silver

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School came home from the 20th Anniversary of the Mock Trial Competition, which was held yesterday at the Sudbury Court House, with a silver. The silver medalists Isabella St. Michel, Owen Bourcier, Alexa Hunt, … Continue reading

EHS Concert

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School hosted its annual Spring Concert last night with the Junior and Senior Bands taking part. Kudos to both bands, which won silver at the Northern Ontario Music Festival this academic year. It was also … Continue reading

New fire truck to be built by Fort Garry Limited

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has voted in favour of contracting with Fort Garry Limited for the building of a new fire truck for the local fire department. The Corporate Services Committee recommend Fort Garry Ind. be awarded the … Continue reading

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The Blind River Rotary Club has ceased operating 

By Rosalind Russell – The President of the Blind River Rotary Club, Robert Villeneuve, says it is with regret that the Blind River Rotary Club has ceased operations effective immediately.  He says their membership numbers continue to decrease and it … Continue reading

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Mock Trial Competition marks 20 years

By Rosalind Russell – The 20th anniversary edition of the Mock Trial Competition for secondary schools including Espanola High School takes place today. Around 70 Grade 12 law students from six Rainbow secondary schools and a team from North Bay … Continue reading

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FitSpirit Club raising funds for women shelters

By Rosalind Russell – At École Saint-Joseph in Blind River, several girls in Grades 6, 7 and 8 are proud participants in the school’s FitSpirit Club under the guidance of teacher Heather Roberts. Sophie Azzi, a former student at École … Continue reading

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