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Powley Institute Act establishes Metis research facility in Sault Ste. Marie
By Rosalind Russell – A historically geared institute is being established to protect and enhance Metis history. Métis citizens, the leadership of the Métis Nation of Ontario, and dignitaries gathered this past weekend in Sault Ste. Marie for the MNO’s 32nd … Continue reading
French post-secondary training dollars
By Rosalind Russell – The feds are investing more than $33 million in four francophone post-secondary training institutions across Ontario to improve access to health services in French. Officials say the investments, along with another million dollars to … Continue reading
MISUSE OF 9-1-1: MANITOULIN OPP RESPONDS TO FALSE STABBING REPORT IN ESPANOLA
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to remind the public about the appropriate use of 9-1-1 and the serious consequences of misusing emergency services. On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the … Continue reading
Espanola family needs some assistance to offset medical trip
An Espanola family has to go to Ottawa for treatment of their teen son, but government supports do not cover all the costs involved.| Amber Dixon’s 16-year-old son Ricky, who is a past Easter Seals Ambassador, has to go the … Continue reading
Housing investment announced at AMO Conference.
By Rosalind Russell – The province is investing another $1.6 billion dollars into the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program. The investment now nearly doubles the program to $4 billion. Ford made the announcement it at the annual Association of … Continue reading
Air Canada walk out leaves travellers stranded
By Rosalind Russell – Air Canada and the union representing 10,000 flight attendants resumed talks late Monday for the first time since a strike by the flight attendants began over the weekend. CUPE’s National President says they’re standing up for … Continue reading
NOJHL releases rebranded logo
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League announced yesterday that it rebranded its logo. League Commissioner Robert Mazzuca says the new logo features a colour scheme of multiple blues, grey, white and red designed by graphic designer … Continue reading
Major solar project being proposed for Sables-Spanish Rivers Township
By Rosalind Russell – A major solar project proposal for Sables-Spanish Rivers Township has gone through the first step, council approval. The company, Potentia, which is part of the Power Corporation of Canada out of Montreal, made a presentation to … Continue reading
AMO underway in Ottawa – local leaders in attendance
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin-Sudbury District Social Services Administration Chief Administrative Officer, Donna Stewart and Espanola Mayor Douglas Gervais, who also sits on the board, are in Ottawa over the next three days to take part in the annual Association … Continue reading
Bike Ride and Rodeo in the works for Manitoulin Island kids
By Rosalind Russell – The OPP Youth Foundation is hosting a bike rodeo on the Island in memory of one of its fallen members. Marie Ford says the Marc Hovingh Memorial Youth Bike Ride and Rodeo is set to take … Continue reading
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