(ESPANOLA, ON) – A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver has been charged after police received multiple calls. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received multiple calls reporting that a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Indigenous and non-Indigenous people will gather together this coming Monday (May 5) to mark Red Dress Day.  The day marks the 15th anniversary of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Espanola staff and clients were out and about yesterday for the raising of the Community Living Ontario Flag, all part of celebrating Community Living Month. The town of Espanola will fly the flag at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The sound of music will be alive in Rainbow Schools on Music this coming Monday in Espanola.  According to the release, Espanola High School and A.B. Ellis Public School are teaming up to present a joint … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Flood warnings have been issued in municipalities all along the Spanish River.The river is running higher than ever due to the recent heavy rains and the frozen ground.To that end, municipalities from Sables-Spanish Rivers to Nairn & … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Espanola will kick off Community Living Awareness Month with a Flag Raising Ceremony at the Town Office later today. The flag raising will take place at 11:00 am at the municipal hall in Espanola. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Jim Belanger has been elected to represent the riding of Sudbury East–Manitoulin–Nickel Belt in the House of Commons, marking what he calls a historic win for the Conservative Party of Canada in Northern Ontario.  Belanger says he is deeply honoured … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The political landscape would’ve been much different if the Student Vote Canada results rang true.   Nationally, the Conservatives would have a minority government, with 162 seats – including leader Pierre Poilievre winning his riding in … Continue reading →

 By Rosalind Russell – The province is proposing changes to strengthen the bail system – and protect communities by keeping violent, repeat offenders off the streets.   That’s according to the premier’s office which says the proposed reforms would improve the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Lynn Halliday has been synonymous with Robinson’s Pharmacy in downtown Espanola for decades, ending her career with cake and a gathering at the workplace last Friday, but that doesn’t mean she won’t be staying busy. Not … Continue reading →