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TRAFFIC STOP FOR SUSPENDED DRIVER RESULTS IN IMPAIRED ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a traffic stop resulted in an impaired arrest. On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for a … Continue reading
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Espanola Minor Hockey needs bench staff volunteers
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Hockey Association is gearing up for an exciting new hockey season, and they need your help. Publicist Jennifer Colard says the association is urgently seeking dedicated volunteers to join the bench staff … Continue reading
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Eight-year-old shooting victim to be buried on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – An eight-year-old boy who died following a random shooting early Saturday morning ( Aug. 16), has come home to Manitoulin Island. According to his mother, Holly, she and her son, JahVai Roy were lying in … Continue reading
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Powley Institute Act establishes Metis research facility in Sault Ste. Marie
By Rosalind Russell – A historically geared institute is being established to protect and enhance Metis history. Métis citizens, the leadership of the Métis Nation of Ontario, and dignitaries gathered this past weekend in Sault Ste. Marie for the MNO’s 32nd … Continue reading
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French post-secondary training dollars
By Rosalind Russell – The feds are investing more than $33 million in four francophone post-secondary training institutions across Ontario to improve access to health services in French. Officials say the investments, along with another million dollars to … Continue reading
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MISUSE OF 9-1-1: MANITOULIN OPP RESPONDS TO FALSE STABBING REPORT IN ESPANOLA
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to remind the public about the appropriate use of 9-1-1 and the serious consequences of misusing emergency services. On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the … Continue reading
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Espanola family needs some assistance to offset medical trip
An Espanola family has to go to Ottawa for treatment of their teen son, but government supports do not cover all the costs involved.| Amber Dixon’s 16-year-old son Ricky, who is a past Easter Seals Ambassador, has to go the … Continue reading
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Sables-Spanish Rivers Township councillor opposes solar farm
By Rosalind Russell – Mike Mercieca was the only councillor to vote down a motion by Sables-Spanish Rivers Council to begin the process of looking into a solar farm. He says he did research into solar farms before the meeting … Continue reading
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Housing investment announced at AMO Conference.
By Rosalind Russell – The province is investing another $1.6 billion dollars into the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. The investment now nearly doubles the program to $4 billion. Ford made the announcement it at the annual Association of … Continue reading
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Air Canada walk out leaves travellers stranded
By Rosalind Russell – Air Canada and the union representing 10,000 flight attendants resumed talks late Monday for the first time since a strike by the flight attendants began over the weekend. CUPE’s National President says they’re standing up for … Continue reading
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