(ESPANOLA, ON) – A driver is facing charges after police received a traffic complaint. On Sunday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a truck swerving within … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Hydro One has two planned outages in the local area this Sunday, October 26th. According to the release, the entire Manitoulin Island, including Killarney and Willisville will be without power from 7 am to 3 pm. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Fourth Annual Homelessness Challenge kicks off today. Participants will live in conditions like the homeless for four days and three nights while raising funds for the Elliot Lake Women’s Group shelters: Larry’s Place and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service launched its School Liaison Officer Program this August working with the community’s three schools. Police Chief Ron Gignac says his officers and staff are passionate about making a difference to young … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A new church, Remnant Call Ministries, established itself in Espanola just over a year ago and has a major project underway to provide medical personnel with flight transport access in Haiti. Reverend Andre Levesque says he … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elks have teamed up once again with The Moose 99.3FM – CJJM Espanola once again for the 49th Annual Christmas Hamper Fund. Elks’ organizer, Gary Tennant, says the partners gather cash donations to purchase … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board will host secondary students from Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island today for HEADSTRONG – an evidence-based anti-stigma initiative aimed at inspiring students to be brave, reach out and speak up about … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A new Five-Year Strategic Plan has been given the green light for the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board. According to the release, the plan reflects an ongoing commitment to address the evolving needs in the district especially … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell BMI Group, a company specializing in industrial site revitalization and sustainable development, has completed its purchase of the former Domtar Espanola Pulp and Paper Mill. Paul Veldman, CEO of BMI, says the site will operate as Bioveld North … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell Electoral officer, Cynthia Beam, says election day will be held on Saturday, November 22 from 9 am until 8 pm.There are advanced polls for off reserve member – the first at the Radisson Hotel in Sudbury on … Continue reading →