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MANITOULIN OPP RESPOND TO COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 17, ONE PERSON CHARGED
(ESPANOLA, ON) – Highway 17 in Nairn-Hyman Township was closed for several hours following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle. On Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario … Continue reading
Outdoor learning leads La Renaissance students to GPS certification
By Rosalind Russell – As part of Take Me Outside Week from October 19 to 23, École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) students took part in a hands-on outdoor learning experience at Black Creek Sno-Shoe Trail. Board communication director Amelie … Continue reading
Time change this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – The fall time change takes place this weekend. Most digital clock systems will automatically turn back the clock by an hour at two a.m. on Sunday, November 1. However, analog systems will have to fall back … Continue reading
Funding supports Northern businesses at internationally recognized agricultural fair
By Rosalind Russell – FedNor funding is once again supporting a Northern Ontario presence at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Ottawa is providing more than $830,000 to support the 23rd annual Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion, featuring 50 … Continue reading
Ontario’s Fall Economic Statement
By Rosalind Russell – The province’s deficit is expected to grow to $16.9 billion dollars. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy shared the news during his latest economic update in Queen’s Park yesterday. It’s over $3 billion dollars more than what … Continue reading
Poppy Flag being raised in Espanola on Friday
By Rosalind Russell – The public is invited to come downtown to the municipal hall in Espanola Friday morning, at 11:00 a.m. to take part in the raising of the Poppy Flag. Members of the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch … Continue reading
A Wiikwemkoong mother remembers her son
By Rosalind Russell – A mother from Manitoulin Island is remembering her young son who died as a result of gun violence just over a year ago. Holly Roy from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory continues to advocate for JahVai, her eight-year-old … Continue reading
Inquest into the Death of Jessie Mayhew Announced
By Rosalind Russell – North Region’s Supervising Coroner, Dr. Laura Piccinin, has announced an inquest will be held into the death of a Sudbury man who died over four years ago. Twenty-seven-year old Jessie Mayhew, died in hospital on February … Continue reading
Espanola Elks set to host 50th Anniversary Christmas Hamper Fund
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elks has provided thousands of Christmas Hampers to individuals and families over the last five decades. Hamper Fund Chair, Gary Tennant, says this year’s drive to raise funds will be all the more special … Continue reading
November 1 to 7: Rainbow Schools take part in Treaties Recognition Week
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will continue to learn about treaties and the importance of the treaty relationship during Treaties Recognition Week from November 1 to 7, 2026. Educational activities and learning are part of Rainbow District School Board’s … Continue reading
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