Espanola family planning to submit petition to have Mead Blvd Circle named in honour of town’s first citizen

The Abraham Obey family is looking to have the public support a petition to have the Mead Boulevard Circle renamed after Espanola's first citizen.

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Brad is Vista Radio's Senior News Director for Ontario. He was born in Sudbury, raised in Kapuskasing and has lived in the North Bay area for nearly 20 years. A Canadore College grad, he has worked for many newspapers across the north, and joined the broadcasting side of the business in 2020. The proud husband and father of two loves sharing important local and area news to listeners.

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Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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Fifth Annual Drug Overdose Awareness Walk: a special gathering for one woman

Laura Ann Robitaille, a mother of three daughters, a widow, and an addict, marked her recovery by attending the Fifth Annual Drug Walk in Espanola last Friday.

Renaissance Centre hosting meet-and-greets for candidates

The Renaissance Active Living Centre of Elliot Lake, as a community service, will be providing its space for the use of all candidates registered in the 2026 municipal election to allow the community to meet, greet and hold town hall discussions with attending citizens.

Collins Hall closed for refurbishment

Collins Hall in Elliot Lake was closed on Tuesday and will reopen later this month after the large floor area is refurbished.

Evening nursing clinics available in Espanola

The Espanola Health Team is providing RN clinics in the evening for those who need care outside normal business hours.
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