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Giant Tiger Presents Cheque to Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank

On June 3rd Dan Vanier, Owner/Operator of Giant Tiger presented the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank with a cheque for $3500.00. What a wonderful way to kick start the summer! Pictured are Shi-Lynn Germain, Dan Kryzanowski, Marielle Barrette, Dan Vanier, … Continue reading

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Massey Agricultural Society works with students for community garden

By Rosalind Russell – The work is well underway for a community garden in Massey and students are also doing their part. Yesterday, students from the three local schools, R.H. Murray, L’ecole Ste. Anne, and St. Mary’s Catholic School met … Continue reading

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Drinking water advisory lifted for the Town of Gore Bay

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Saturday, June 1, 2024, for residents of the Town of Gore Bay. Public Health issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary loss of pressure … Continue reading

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Investigation focused on fire at ceremonial site on Manitoulin Island

By Rosalind Russell – Firefighters on Manitoulin Island were called out early yesterday morning to battle a fire in Sheguiandah First Nation on Manitoulin Island. The fire destroyed the Sheguiandah Roundhouse and Community Centre, an important centre of activities for … Continue reading

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Competition building for PARTICIPaction Challenge – North Shore Corridor represents

By Rosalind Russell – PARTICIPaction Community Challenge is building across the country including the North Shore Corridor. The ParticipACTION Community Challenge is a national physical activity and sport initiative that encourages everyone in Canada to get active in search of Canada’s … Continue reading

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CRTC streaming services see increased costs

By Rosalind Russell – Canada’s broadcast regulator is requiring online streaming services to contribute 5% of their Canadian revenues to support our country’s broadcasting system. The C-R-T-C says the obligation starts in the 2024-25 broadcast year and will provide about … Continue reading

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Young women empowerment in the trades 

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola High School female students attended a special girl empowerment evening focused on the trades.  Last week, the Construction Specialist High Skills Major, a ministry-approved program that allows Gr. 11 and 12 students to focus their learning … Continue reading

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Massey Legion awards night 

By Rosalind Russell – Massey Legion members and supporters met last week for the annual Honours and Awards Night.  Sables-Spanish Rivers Township councillor Mike Merceica says he was proud to attend the Massey Legion Branch #432 Honours and Awards Night … Continue reading

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Flag-raising to mark Pride Month in Espanola 

By Rosalind Russell – The public is invited to the raising of the PRIDE flag in Espanola this week.  Town council, staff, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community invite the public to come out for the raising of the flag … Continue reading

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348 Manitoulin RCSCC 20th Anniversary Review

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island sea cadets gathered with officers, families and friends for their 20th anniversary Review and Presentation of Awards this past Saturday.  The annual review is an opportunity for the members of the Royal Canadian Sea … Continue reading

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