The LaCloche Care Van was unveiled, along with a $49,000 grant from the federal government announcement by Nickel Belt MP Marc Serre. Checking out the efficiency of the new vehicle are (l-r): Kevin Burke, Mayor of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township, Amy Macey - Mayor of Nairn & Hyman Township, Nickel Belt MP Marc Serre and Doug Gervais, Mayor of Espanola. Photo by Rosalind M. Russell
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Baldwin Township pulls out from shared care van

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell
The Township of Baldwin has pulled out of the shared LaCloche Care Van program due to lack of use.
Espanola council has agreed to refund Baldwin $4,242.50 for the purchase of the LaCloche Care Van as a result of its withdrawal from the shared service agreement.
According to the report, the refund will come from the town’s Transit Reserve, so there will be no impact on ratepayers.
The shared service agreement has been amended and means slight increases for Sables-Spanish Rivers, Nairn & Hyman and Espanola.
The LaCloche Care Van launched on July 2, 2024, providing three times weekly transportation to Sudbury for medical care and twice weekly transportation from partner municipalities into Espanola.
The service will cease to serve residents of Baldwin Township effective June 26.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
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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