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Local social services board looking for input on childcare survey
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board is seeking public input to ensure families across their region, including Espanola, Sudbury and Manitoulin Island, have access to high-quality, affordable, and inclusive child care.According to the release, they have launched … Continue reading
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Huron Shores monitors Chevis Road as Dean Lake Bridge remains closed
By Rosalind Russell – Highways 554 to 546 from Iron Bridge to Elliot Lake and Highway 553 in the Massey were closed due to flooding on Saturday.They remain closed as of this morning. Rising waters and an official flooding advisory … Continue reading
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Today is International Day of Mourning
By Rosalind Russell – Today, April 28, is the International Day of Mourning for workers killed on the job or from occupational disease.Janice Martell, the founder of the McIntyre Powder Project, will be a speaker at Elliot Lake’s memorial today.She … Continue reading
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M’Chigeeng business donates $10,000 to repairs
By Rosalind Russell – The newly formed Mindemoya Arena Repair Committee on Manitoulin Island has received a significant donation to go towards repairs to the facility. According to the release, Finn’s Gas Bar in M’Chigeeng First Nation made a $10,000 … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Home & Leisure Spring Show this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Spring into the season with a weekend full of inspiration, expert advice, and family fun at the Elliot Lake Home & Leisure Spring Show. According to the organizers, the show opens at noon today and runs … Continue reading
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Thessalon emergency department closed this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Physician shortages have led to a North Shore hospital having to close its emergency department for the weekend. Communications officer, Melanie Kubatlija, says that after exhausting all available options at this time, the Emergency Department at … Continue reading
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ALPR ALERT FOR SUSPENDED DRIVER RESULTS IN IMPAIRED ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested for impaired operation in Espanola. On April 15, 2025, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in the Town of Espanola, when they … Continue reading
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RIDE CHECK ON CENTRE STREET IN ESPANOLA RESULTS IN TWO IMPAIRED ARRESTS
(ESPANOLA, ON) – On Friday, April 18, 2025, the Manitoulin OPP were conducting a Reduced Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Centre Street in Espanola, and made two impaired arrests. At approximately 12:30 a.m., a vehicle came through the RIDE check. … Continue reading
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Espanola Council proclaims May as Community Living Month – flag raising set for May 1st
By Rosalind Russell – May is Community Living Month, an annual celebration of the contributions of people who have an intellectual disability and their families. Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais and the Council formally announced the proclamation this week in support … Continue reading
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