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Bishop Dowd shares his thoughts on the new Pope
By Rosalind Russell – Bishop Thomas Dowd of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie says he hopes to meet the new Pope when he travels to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth at the end of July. He says the … Continue reading
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Freemasonry milestone marked in Elliot Lake with special ceremony
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Masonic Lodge 698 had a special guest this week — the Grand Master of Ontario, Jamie Ireland, visited along with his Deputy Grand Master Art di Cecco (de-CHECK-oh), who will be taking over as … Continue reading
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It’s McHappy Day
By Rosalind Russell – If you love your Big Mac or Happy Meal, today it will taste extra special since it is McHappy Day.McHappy Day is a one-day fundraiser organized by McDonald’s Canada and its independent franchisees where a portion of … Continue reading
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Search this weekend for missing Manitoulin Island woman
By Rosalind Russell – The family and supporters of a missing Manitoulin Island woman are asking the public for help in a search that will take place this weekend.Juanita Migwans of M’Chigeeng has been missing since late last fall.Despite a … Continue reading
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Flag lowering’s, proclamations and conference for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
By Rosalind Russell – Victims and Survivors of Crime Week is next week and there is an opportunity to attend flag lowering, proclamations and a conference in our local area.Amy Collins, the executive director of Manitoulin/North Shore Victim Services says … Continue reading
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Rise in drug poisonings in local districts
By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts is warning of a rise in drug poisonings (overdoses) and unexpected reactions to substances in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts.According to the release, the cause of the increase is unknown. The … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP SEIZE $98,300 IN SUSPECTED DRUGS, ARREST THREE PEOPLE AT TRAFFIC STOP
(ESPANOLA, ON) – Three people have been arrested following a traffic stop on Highway 6 in Espanola. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a driver not wearing their … Continue reading
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TWO PEOPLE ARRESTED, $25,500 IN DRUGS SEIZED IN SEARCH WARRANT EXECUTION
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have executed a search warrant in Espanola, leading to the arrest of two individuals as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. On May 6, 2025, the Manitoulin OPP … Continue reading
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DRIVER CHARGED WITH IMPAIRED OPERATION IN SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP
(ESPANOLA, ON) – A driver is facing charges after a traffic stop on Highway 17. On Monday, May 5, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on … Continue reading
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SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE REPORTED TO POLICE, DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED OPERATION
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after police received a report of a suspicious vehicle. On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a … Continue reading
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