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FONOM proposes major highway revamp including 2 + 1 model
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is leading a proposal that would upgrade Highways 11 and 17 to the 2+1 model. FONOM says the first phase of the project would see Highway 11 be expanded from … Continue reading
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Postal vote finally underway
By Rosalind Russell – More than 53-thousand Canadian Union of Postal Workers have begun voting on Canada Post’s final contract offer. The notice of vote was issued last week by the Canada Industrial Relations Board. The offer includes over 13% … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP MAKES 96TH IMPAIRED ARREST FOR 2025
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired and drug-related charges after a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check. On Saturday, July 19, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE … Continue reading
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DEATH INVESTIGATION IN THE SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a death following a call for service in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township. On Sunday, July 20, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP, with assistance from … Continue reading
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DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED OPERATION AFTER TRAFFIC COMPLAINT IN ESPANOLA
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been charged with impaired operation as a result of a traffic complaint. On Monday, July 7, 2025, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting … Continue reading
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DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED OPERATION AFTER ERRATIC DRIVING AROUND HORSEBACK RIDER
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested following a traffic complaint involving a vehicle and a horseback rider. On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to … Continue reading
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Espanola replacing refrigeration system at complex
By Rosalind Russell – The province has come through with funding for the Town of Espanola to replace the refrigeration system at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. It’s part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.Officials say … Continue reading
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No resolution on tailings disposition, publicity campaign now underway
By Rosalind Russell – Residents voiced their discontent at the lack of response to the trucking niobium tailings into the site of a former uranium mine, Agnew Lake, by the upper governments and related agencies at a public meeting last … Continue reading
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New hiking trail opened in Gore Bay
By Rosalind Russell – The newest hiking trail opened in Gore Bay earlier this month.Mayor Ron Lane says he attended the official opening, which is an extension to the Lodge Trail. He adds in partnership with the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy, which … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Food Bank-Fox Drive Industrial Park receives funding
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing over $375,00 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to renovate the Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank and support the City of Elliot Lake’s development of the Fox Drive Industrial Park. NOHFC … Continue reading
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