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Sports: Blue Jays game three … a second loss

In Game 3 of the World Series, a game that lasted six hours and 39 minutes the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman homered off reliever Brendon Little leading off the bottom of the 18th inning and Los Angeles outlasted the Toronto Blue … Continue reading

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IMPAIRED ARREST MADE AFTER TRAFFIC STOP FOR STUNT DRIVING

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a traffic stop for stunt driving. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 17 in … Continue reading

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Former Blind River Mayor Robert V. Gallagher passes away

By Rosalind Russell – Long-time former mayor of Blind River, Robert (Bob) Gallagher has passed away after a lengthy illness.A well-known teacher and politician, he taught for many years at W. C. Eaket School and dedicated 31 of his years … Continue reading

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Generous donation to Elliot Lake Hospital from local area company

By Rosalind Russell – The St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation in Elliot Lake has received a donation in memory of a former businessman.Scott Holmes, the general manager of Wendall Farquhar Trucking presented a cheque for $25,000 to the foundation last week, … Continue reading

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First snows are coming, and with that plans to celebrate the Holiday Season in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Recreation Department has opened the registration for the Third Annual Rockin’ Around the Christmas Oval!The standing parade allows the public to walk around and take in the displays, talk to the organizers and take … Continue reading

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Assessment of Espanola ball fields approved by council

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has endorsed a resolution to have a complete assessment done of the local ball fields.The Corporate Services Committee had recommended to council that the recreation department proceed with obtaining an assessment of the Red … Continue reading

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Live Fire Training this weekend on Manitoulin

By Rosalind Russell – If there is smoke, there might be fire, and that is where firefighters and the proper training comes in.According to the North Eastern Manitoulin and the Islands Fire Department, this weekend, firefighters from across Manitoulin Island … Continue reading

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FONOM opposes ban on automated speed cameras

By Rosalind Russell – The province’s move to ban automated speed cameras across Ontario is being opposed by The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM).FONOM says the ban would undermine municipal efforts to improve road safety and protect children and … Continue reading

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Christmas Food Drive coming back to Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Fire Services is bringing back its annual Christmas Food Drive.William Elliott, President of the Fire Fighters Association, along with Len Kutchaw, chair of the ELEFB, are inviting community members to help with the initiative.Elliot … Continue reading

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SCHOOL BUS ROAD SAFETY REMINDER: STOP MEANS STOP

(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding all drivers of the critical importance of stopping for school buses with flashing red lights. This reminder follows an incident on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, where the … Continue reading

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