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SCHOOL BUS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 17 – Commercial Motor Vehicle Driver Arrested

(SPANISH, ON)– The driver of the commercial motor vehicle charged.   On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at approximately 8:10 a.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the OPP, the OPP’s Traffic Incident Management Enforcement (T.I.M.E.) Team, Fire Services and … Continue reading

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Manitoulin man raises $12,500 for Manitoulin Health Centre’s Vital Visions Campaign

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island cyclist has raised thousands of dollars for the Manitoulin Health Centre. Centre CEO, President Paula Fields, says Peter Carter cycled his way to a $12,500 contribution for the Vital Visions Campaign. She says … Continue reading

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Algoma School Board finalizes budget for upcoming 2026-27 school year

By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District School Board approved the 2026-2027 Budget on Tuesday night. Board chair, Elaine Johnston, says the budget totals just over $209,000,000 representing a balanced and measured approach that sustains their focus on student achievement, … Continue reading

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Kids Bikefest set in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell –  As one of the most popular events in Elliot Lake, organizers are anticipating a large turnout once again for the Annual KidsFest to be held at the Kiwanis Park (25 Dieppe Avenue) on June 29th. Organizers … Continue reading

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Espanola introducing a new program to fight an invasive plant

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is developing a strategy to deal with an invasive plant. According to the release, invasive Phragmites (FRAG-mighties) australis (aws-STRAY-liss), is a foreign perennial grass that has been called the worst invasive plant … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Transport honoured for support of visual care

By Rosalind Russell – Earlier this week, Nickel Belt MPP, Frances Gelinas met with executive staff from Manitoulin Transport to acknowledge the company’s contribution to vision care. Gelinas says Manitoulin Transport, headquartered on Manitoulin Island, has had a lasting and … Continue reading

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Blind River names its Senior of the Year

By Rosalind Russell – Blind River has officially named a long-time volunteer as its 2026 Senior of the Year. Algoma Manitoulin MPP, Bill Rosenberg, says he was delighted to attend, since the recipient of the annual award is the brother … Continue reading

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Celebration of the completion of St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre 

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s Continuing Care Centre in Greater Sudbury is marking another milestone tomorrow.  The centre, which provides rehabilitation services to people throughout the Sudbury and Manitoulin Districts, will be celebrating the completion of their new facility. … Continue reading

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Northern Ontario School of Medicine University Awards Night

By Rosalind Russell – Seventeen health sciences educators from across Northern Ontario, including a couple from Manitoulin Island, are being recognized by the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University.    The Commitment to Clinical Education Award went to physiotherapist Justin … Continue reading

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Law Enforcement Torch Run in Sudbury today

By Rosalind Russell – The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics gets underway in our local area today. According to the release, members of Special Olympics, the Greater Sudbury Police, and more will all take part … Continue reading

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