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Espanola Lions Donate to Espanola Snowmobile Club
By Grant Lewis – It is mid summer and while most of us are pursuing summer activities, there are many dedicated volunteers getting ready for winter!! These would be members of the Espanola Snowmobile Club who are brushing trails, clearing … Continue reading
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Investigation continues into collision Monday night
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin OPP was on the scene of a serious collision on Highway 6 near Goat Island Road in the Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Township last night. On Monday night at approximately 6:15 p.m., the … Continue reading
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Cambrian College Espanola offering free welding program
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College Espanola is offering a free one-week Intro to Welding Course next month.The hands-on course is designed for beginners covering welding safety, techniques and tools.No experience is necessary, but interested persons have to register.The program … Continue reading
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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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