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Massey Group Looks to Protect Wildlife

By Chloe Kneer – A group of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township residents, collectively known as The Massey Wildlife Conservation Committee, have organized to educate the public and lobby the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to reject grants for a proposed industrial-scale … Continue reading

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This Week: Hitting the trails: Students participate in Elementary Cross-Country Skiing Race

Over 250 elementary students from Grades 3 to 8 in Rainbow Schools will hit the trails for a cross-country skiing race on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Walden Cross Country.   “This is an exciting event for students,” says Stefan … Continue reading

2026 Espanola-North Shore Snowarama brings in dollars for Easter Seals

By Rosalind Russell – It was a perfect sunny winter day for supporters of the 2026 Espanola-North Shore Snowarama out on the trails. The annual event is held to raise funds and awareness of Easter Seals, which in turn, provides … Continue reading

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Sturling Spiel a success at Espanola Curling Club

By Rosalind Russell – Another Sturling Spiel is now in the books following competition at the Espanola Curling Club this weekend. Sturling Spiel is a two-person curling game with either stick or slide delivery (the S stands for stick or … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Island municipality denied funding until it finishes audits

By Rosalind Russell – The province is withholding funds to the Township of Tekhummah because it has not submitted its audits going back to 2023. The municipality has hired Expertise for Municipalities, commonly known as E4M, to act as clerk … Continue reading

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Espanola Paper Kings kick off 2026 Espanola Winter Carnival

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Paper Kings will officially kick off the 2026 Winter Carnival tonight with a game and a food drive at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. The Kings, in partnership with Espanola Minor Hockey, are asking … Continue reading

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A special donut or two makes a difference

By Rosalind Russell – Tim Hortons says $1.3 million was raised across the country last weekend through the sale of Special Olympics Donuts.   100% of the proceeds are donated to Special Olympics Canada, supporting year-round, inclusive sport programs.   Officials … Continue reading

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New HART hub opens in Sudbury

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is expanding access to mental health and addictions care with the launch of a new Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub in Sudbury.  According to the release, HART Hubs connect people to … Continue reading

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Espanola Skating Carnival set for early March

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Skating Club will be hosting their annual ice show this coming March. The show themed The Edge of Colour will be held at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex on Saturday March 7th at 5:00pm.  … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Health Centre launches campaign for ultrasound machines

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre has launched its new campaign for two ultrasound machines. Hospital CEO, President Paula Fields, says ultrasound imaging is a vital diagnostic tool used in many areas of care including emergency medicine, obstetrics … Continue reading

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