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Moose 99.3 FM Christmas Radiothon today

By Rosalind Russell – The Moose 99.3FM – Espanola is hosting its 10th Annual Christmas Radiothon supporting the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation. Monetary donations and pledges can be made at the studio at 90 Gray Street or dropping by Tanner’s … Continue reading

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Northern Credit Union donates to local charities

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Credit Union is committed to strengthening the local communities where they operate branches including Espanola and Elliot Lake. Spokesperson Jessie Wright says the institution has distributed $56,400 through its annual Giving for Good initiative, … Continue reading

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Canada Post strike hits three-week mark as union says it’s ready to restart mediation

By Rosalind Russell – As the Canada Post strike hits the three-week mark, the union representing more than 55,000 postal workers says it has sent new counter-proposals to the government-appointed mediator. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said in a … Continue reading

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Hughes Calls for Immediate Action on MMIWG and First Nations Policing

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP Carol Hughes has brought the disappearance of a Manitoulin woman to national attention. In response to the disappearance of Juanita Migwans, also known as Winnie, a 30-year-old woman from M’Chigeeng First Nation, Hughes, addressed … Continue reading

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Funding to Connect More People to Dementia Care 

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing to help assist with dementia care. Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, MPP says the government is investing $86,100 to connect more people to dementia care, support, and services they need when they … Continue reading

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Rainbow students take part in accounting competition today 

By Rosalind Russell – Secondary students from Rainbow Schools will test their business acumen at an Accounting Case Study Competition today in Sudbury.  Kerry-Lynn Martel, Curriculum Co-ordinator with the Rainbow board says some 36 business-savvy students in Grades 10 to … Continue reading

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Immunization updates required for school 

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is reminding all parents and guardians to check, vaccinate, and update their child’s immunization record to ensure they meet Ontario’s school vaccination requirements.  Sara Noble, a manager with the Vaccine Preventable … Continue reading

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Algoma school board acclaims chair and vice chair 

By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District School Board has acclaimed the chair and vice-chair for another term  According to the release, Jennifer Sarlo has been acclaimed as chair and Elaine Johnston acclaimed as Vice Chair of the board.  Sarlo … Continue reading

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Gélinas: we cannot ignore Police Mental Health 

By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas has reintroduced her bill to honour police officers who died by suicide due to being in the line of duty, by including them in highway memorials for fallen officers.  She says … Continue reading

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Espanola Lions ClubPresents Cheque To Espanola Legion

By Grant Lewis – Thanks to the wonderful support of our Lions T.V. Bingo for the Legion, the Lions club was delighted to present a cheque for $2,770 to the Espanola Legion. The Poppy Campaign was a huge success this … Continue reading

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