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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.

Wilderness couple share their love of the wild on Mountain Men: Wild North

It's been a busy summer for the Marrones of Lure of the North fame, who spent the last year filming Mountain Men.

Ontario Awards Construction Contract for new bridge at Little Current

The Ontario government has named a construction manager for the Little Current Swing Bridge replacement project.

Flag-raising marks September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais welcomed his council, municipal staff and supporters to the raising of the flag marking September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month yesterday morning.

Search party formed for Ryan Watson, missing Massey man

A search party is being formed for a Massey man who has been missing for over a week.

Celebrating 90 and still playing with trucks

Morris Gilbert Sanftenberg might be 90 years old, but he still likes playing with trucks with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jump Day coming to Espanola in September

An annual rite marking the start of the school year will be held at Espanola High School next month.

B.C. RCMP confirm death of 80-year-old woman due to Summerland wildfire

RCMP said one person has died near Summerland as a result of the Bald Range wildfire.

‘This is a tipping point’ as state of provincial emergency declared

B.C. has declared a state of provincial emergency as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens Summerland and forces thousands of people from their homes.

Summerland loses power as entire community evacuated ahead of wildfire

Summerland is without power after its entire population was ordered to evacuate as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the community.

More than 12,000 people ordered to evacuate Summerland as explosive wildfire surges

More than 12,000 residents of Summerland, B.C., have been ordered to leave the community as the rapidly growing Bald Range wildfire threatens the South Okanagan municipality.

Espanola Annual Overdose Drug Awareness campaign now led by RAAM program

The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre recently held a flag-raising last week at the municipal office to mark August as International Drug Overdose Month.

Manitoulin Transport founder and Order of Canada recipient passes away

Gore Bay's Douglas Smith has passed away.

Bridal Veil Falls reopens with limited access

A popular Manitoulin Island tourist attraction has been reopened with limited access.

Fire bans put in place – heat and smoke warnings

The heat wave and extreme dry conditions have led to several area municipalities imposing fire bans and extreme fire warnings.

Memorandum of Understanding signed for Step Up Step Down Youth Mental Health Program

The Rainbow District School Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Compass to deliver the educational component for a new youth mental health program being offered in Sudbury this fall.
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Postmedia cutting print copies of Northern newspapers, focusing on digital

Espanola’s Mid-North Monitor and Elliot Lake’s Standard print media will cease to exist as of October 31st.

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.

Wikwemikong celebrates opening of new transitional housing

Wikwemikong Unceded Territory has opened a new transitional housing project called Val’s Place earlier this week.

Espanola woman hosting dinner to raise money for Cuba

An Espanola woman is hosting a unique dinner to raise money for Cuba.

Truth and Reconciliation Day/Orange Day held at Anishinabe Spiritual Centre

Around 100 people, including students, took in Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day activities at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre south of Espanola yesterday.
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