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Community Living Espanola kicks off CLA Month
By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Espanola will kick off Community Living Awareness Month with a Flag Raising Ceremony at the Town Office later today. The flag raising will take place at 11:00 am at the municipal hall in Espanola. … Continue reading
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Jim Belanger looks ahead to the House of Commons
By Rosalind Russell – Jim Belanger has been elected to represent the riding of Sudbury East–Manitoulin–Nickel Belt in the House of Commons, marking what he calls a historic win for the Conservative Party of Canada in Northern Ontario. Belanger says he is deeply honoured … Continue reading
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Student Vote Canada results – locally incumbent falls in the ranks
By Rosalind Russell – The political landscape would’ve been much different if the Student Vote Canada results rang true. Nationally, the Conservatives would have a minority government, with 162 seats – including leader Pierre Poilievre winning his riding in … Continue reading
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Ontario bail reform – ankle monitors
By Rosalind Russell – The province is proposing changes to strengthen the bail system – and protect communities by keeping violent, repeat offenders off the streets. That’s according to the premier’s office which says the proposed reforms would improve the … Continue reading
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Long-time Espanola pharmacist retires – another book just released
By Rosalind Russell – Lynn Halliday has been synonymous with Robinson’s Pharmacy in downtown Espanola for decades, ending her career with cake and a gathering at the workplace last Friday, but that doesn’t mean she won’t be staying busy. Not … Continue reading
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Youth offered employment opportunities in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Youth between the ages of 16 to 29 are being an opportunity for a 10-week in-class training followed by an eight-week paid work placement starting next week in Espanola. There are still a few opening by … Continue reading
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PM speaks to President
By Rosalind Russell – Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump a day after securing the Liberals a return to power and following a campaign very much based on reproaching the president’s trade war and his 51s state … Continue reading
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Election turnout very high – Elections Canada still finalizing votes
By Rosalind Russell – Canada saw one of the highest voter turnouts in recent history for the 2025 federal election, according to preliminary estimates from Elections Canada. Figures released today show a total of 19.6 million Canadians cast their ballot … Continue reading
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Green technology recycles plastic waste on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is rolling out a new green technology to recycle plastic waste from farms in collaboration with the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance. Yves Gauthier, the alliance board chair, says expansion of … Continue reading
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DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER VEHICLE OBSERVED SWERVING WITHIN LANE
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after a traffic stop in Espanola. On Monday, April 28, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol in Espanola, and observed … Continue reading
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