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Fair Ambassador Competition returns to Massey
The 2025 Massey Agricultural Society’s Fair Ambassador Competition is returning to the Massey Fair, and both males and females are invited to compete for an all-expensive paid trip to the CNE in Toronto for the Ontario Agricultural Society provincial title. … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP SEIZE TASER AT RIDE CHECK
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and is facing weapons-related charges after a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check. On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 12:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting … Continue reading
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A Giant Heartfelt Thank You
A giant heartfelt thank you to Tim Hortons on another successful smile cookie campaign. This years total was the largest yet at $22 361.60 Thanks to the staff and the foodbank volunteers for a job well done! Photo Provided
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PASSERBY’S VEHICLE STOLEN WHILE ASSISTING AT COLLISION SCENE
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested after a single vehicle collision led to a stolen vehicle. On Friday, June 20, 2025, at approximately 4:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of … Continue reading
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Espanola hospital staffers take on threat assessment training
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre recently undertook some focused training on threat assessment. According to the release, staffers took on Violence Threat Risk Assessment, which is a protocol used by hospitals, schools and the … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes six new physicians
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Health Centre is thrilled to announce the addition of six new physicians to its local medical team, significantly enhancing healthcare services across Manitoulin Island in the months to come. This exciting development includes four internationally … Continue reading
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Rural funding coming to the North
By Rosalind Russell – Rural communities across the province, including every community in our listening area, can apply to the province’s new Rural Ontario Development program. $20 million is being made available over the next two years. The province … Continue reading
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Primary care teams in Ontario
By Rosalind Russell – The province is investing 235-million dollars to support over 130 new and expanded primary care teams in Ontario. The Health Ministry says that will connect 300,000 people to primary care this year. Specific location … Continue reading
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New national partnership with Europe
By Rosalind Russell – Prime Minister Mark Carney is calling it a historic step forward for Canada’s relationship with the European Union. Yesterday, a new partnership with the E-U was signed and the Prime Minister’s office says it is rooted in … Continue reading
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TRAFFIC COMPLAINT FOR PASSING DANGEROUSLY RESULTS IN IMPAIRED ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after police received a traffic complaint. On Friday, June 6, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a vehicle passing dangerously … Continue reading
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