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World-renowned Manitoulin artist receives accolades for contributions internationally
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island’s premier artist, Ivan Wheale, was honoured this week with two prestigious awards. Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Mayor Al MacNevin and Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg met with Wheale at his home this week to present him … Continue reading
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Honouring heroes — an opportunity to meet and greet
By Rosalind Russell – The Webbwood Public Library is holding a special gathering for its local heroes. According to the release, the library will host members of the Sables-Spanish Rivers Fire Department, the Sudbury-Manitoulin Community Paramedics and others. There will be … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Child and Family Centre celebrates 40th anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Child and Family Centre has been a part of the community for the last 40 years and is hosting a celebration to mark the milestone over three days. The centre has been hosting events … Continue reading
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OPP commemorates 50 years of the Franco-Ontarian flag
By Rosalind Russell – You may notice a specially wrapped green and white Ontario Provincial Police cruiser out and about throughout our districts. The OPP has launched its new police vehicle that is decked out to commemorate the 50th anniversary … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP INVESTIGATING ROBBERY IN ESPANOLA
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating a robbery that occurred at a convenience store in Espanola. On Friday, July 25, 2025, at approximately 7:15 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP responded to a robbery … Continue reading
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TRAFFIC COMPLAINT LEADS TO IMPAIRED ARREST IN ESPANOLA
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint. On Friday, July 25, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP received a traffic complaint reporting a … Continue reading
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Protests against tailings transfer heat up – letter campaign underway
By Rosalind Russell – Community leaders in Nairn & Hyman Township, the Township of Baldwin and First Nations along the North Shore Corridor have sent letters of protest to Ontario Premier Doug Ford to voice their displeasure with an Ontario Ministry of … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake’s Rogers Arena unlikely to be opened anytime soon
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Special Projects manager says there is growing public interest in the reopening of the Rogers Arena, so he presented a report to council this week to update the project. Bill Goulding says while foundation repairs … Continue reading
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Tentative deal reached with Crown employees
By Rosalind Russell – A tentative three-year agreement has been reached between the province and 17-thousand members of the Association of Management, Administrative and Professional Crown Employees of Ontario — including those locally. The union says a ratification vote takes place … Continue reading
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The Memorial Cup is Coming to Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Memorial Cup is coming to Elliot Lake today. Hockey Fans are invited to Kiwanis Park (25 Dieppe Ave.) today from 11am to 2pm to celebrate a local member of the Ontario Hockey League London Knights and Memorial Cup Champion, … Continue reading
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