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Sable Spanish River Township Senior of the Year

Carolyn Hein Has been awarded Senior of the year for Sable Spanish River Township. I have sent two pictures Carolyn was presented by Mayor Burke at Council Meeting June 25  A great surprise to Carolyn but being a great supporter … Continue reading

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Fair Ambassador Competition returns to Massey

The 2025 Massey Agricultural Society’s Fair Ambassador Competition is returning to the Massey Fair, and both males and females are invited to compete for an all-expensive paid trip to the CNE in Toronto for the Ontario Agricultural Society provincial title. … Continue reading

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A Giant Heartfelt Thank You

A giant heartfelt thank you to Tim Hortons on another successful smile cookie campaign. This years total was the largest yet at $22 361.60 Thanks to the staff and the foodbank volunteers for a job well done! Photo Provided

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Espanola hospital staffers take on threat assessment training

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre recently undertook some focused training on threat assessment. According to the release, staffers took on Violence Threat Risk Assessment, which is a protocol used by hospitals, schools and the … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes six new physicians

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Health Centre is thrilled to announce the addition of six new physicians to its local medical team, significantly enhancing healthcare services across Manitoulin Island in the months to come. This exciting development includes four internationally … Continue reading

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Rural funding coming to the North

By Rosalind Russell – Rural communities across the province, including every community in our listening area, can apply to the province’s new Rural Ontario Development program.   $20 million is being made available over the next two years. The province … Continue reading

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Primary care teams in Ontario

By Rosalind Russell – The province is investing 235-million dollars to support over 130 new and expanded primary care teams in Ontario.   The Health Ministry says that will connect 300,000 people to primary care this year.   Specific location … Continue reading

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New national partnership with Europe

By Rosalind Russell – Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling it a historic step forward for Canada’s relationship with the European Union. Yesterday, a new partnership with the E-U was signed and the Prime Minister’s office says it is rooted in … Continue reading

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MANITOULIN OPP SEARCHING FOR MISSING PERSON NEAR WEBBWOOD

Police Presence to Continue in Webbwood (ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising that the investigation into a missing person near Agnew Lake Road in Webbwood remains active and ongoing. The Manitoulin OPP are … Continue reading

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Honoring Indigenous cultures through hands-on learning

As part of National Indigenous History Month, grade 5 students of École catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) built artifacts to represent the dwellings of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples. Designed using simple and recycled materials, these creations illustrated each group’s … Continue reading