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Fluoride levels have returned to normal in Espanola drinking water
Fluoride levels in the Town of Espanola’s water supply have returned to normal following repairs at the water treatment plant. Residents are once again receiving optimal amounts of fluoride after a period of disruption caused by technical issues with the fluoridation … Continue reading
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Celebrating 100 years of the United Church across the globe
By Rosalind Russell – Last year, Espanola marked the 100th anniversary of the Anglican Church and this year, the community will mark the 100th anniversary of the United Church as a national organization across Canada. The Espanola United Church, or … Continue reading
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Firefighters’ big winners following the provincial Eagles convention
By Rosalind Russell – The Provincial Conference for the Fraternal Order of Eagles was held in Webbwood over three days last week.The conference included the aeries, led by the men, and the auxiliaries, led by women, so separate AGMs, election of … Continue reading
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Blind River’s new basketball court opens
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Blind River is marking Parks & Recreation Month this year by opening a new basketball court.The municipality teamed up with Cameco to fulfill a request by local high school students following a presentation to … Continue reading
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Cambrian College has a surplus, but is projecting a deficit
By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College posted a record surplus coming in at almost $41.8 million for the 2024-2025 financial year, but the institution is projecting a deficit for the next fiscal year.Audited by KPMG, the college’s financial statements were … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP SEEKING INFORMATION RELATING TO BREAK AND ENTER IN ESPANOLA
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking for information relating to a break and enter call where numerous items, including firearms, were stolen from an address on Old Webbwood Road in Espanola. On Saturday, … Continue reading
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RIDE CHECK NEAR OLD WEBBWOOD ROAD RESULTS IN IMPAIRED ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and is facing impaired-related charges. On Thursday, May 15, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check at … Continue reading
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Wildfire smoke causing possible health hazards in North Shore/Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – If you smell smoke, it could be coming from hundreds of kilometres away.Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a warning for several Northern areas including the North Shore and Manitoulin Island due to fires to the … Continue reading
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Worst roads are all down south
By Rosalind Russell – The Worst Roads list for Ontario is out from CAA and all of the top 10 are in Southern Ontario – with Hamiton’s Aberdeen Avenue deemed the worst. Premier Road in North Bay is third on … Continue reading
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Hydro One outage for Elliot Lake later this month
By Rosalind Russell – Hydro One Algoma has scheduled a power outage for a week from now.A schedule power outage is set for Elliot Lake and the outlying areas of Gunterman, Bouck, Buckles and Benge for Sunday, June 22nd.According to the … Continue reading
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