FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Espanola, Ontario, June 3rd, 2014

Espanola Artist & Activist Wins Leadership Award

Métis artist and activist Christi Belcourt has been awarded the Aboriginal Leadership Award by the Annual Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards hosted by Northern Ontario Business.

Espanola, Ontario
May 26, 2014

Pumpkin Seeds & Partnerships Growing in Espanola!

Pumpkin seeds and partnerships are growing in preparation of Espanola’s 3rd Annual Pumpkin & Fibre Arts Festival.  Foodland Ontario has come on board as a festival partner for this years’ event. 

NEWS RELEASE

May 26, 2014

Freedom of Information Requests Granted

It has been almost a year since requests for the Town’s February through May 2013 cheque registers and credit card information were first made.  Similar information had been provided for several months prior to this through similar requests.  The Town’s Freedom of Information Coordinator denied these requests under the “frivolous and vexatious” exemption under the Act.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Espanola, Ontario May 9, 2014

ESPANOLA OFFERS BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES

Espanola businesses in the downtown core & Highway six corridor can now access business improvement and development incentives thanks to Espanola’s new Community Improvement Plan (CIP).

News Release

April 28, 2014

On behalf of Council for the Town of Espanola, I would like to thank the residents of Espanola for their patience and trust they have shown during my most challenging time on Council, which can be attributed to the ARB Decision regarding Domtar’s Assessment Appeal.  I am extremely proud of the way Council conducted themselves along with our staff and unions during these trying times.  The Town of Espanola was spared of significant tax increases due to the attentiveness of both Council and staff.

NEWS
Monday, April 14, 2014
Issued at 11:00am

The Ministry of Natural Resources - Sudbury District is advising area residents of the Aux Sables, French, Onaping, Spanish, Vermillion, Veuve, Wanapitei, Whitefish, Manitou and Mindemoya Rivers that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook is in effect in the District.
Residents in these watersheds should keep a close watch on conditions, regularly check for updated messages and stay away from fast-moving rivers and streams.
MNR is closely monitoring the weather and developing watershed conditions. Further updates will be issued as appropriate.