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11th Annual Dewar Family Maple Syrup Auction underway
By Rosalind Russell – It’s Spring and the Dewer family of Manitoulin Island is ready to boil up its annual batch of maple syrup and host its 11th Annual Dewar Family Maple Syrup Auction to help people with cancer. Travis … Continue reading
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Downtown revitalization project set to go in Gore Bay
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island town council has approved a tender for a major downtown revitalization project. Gore Bay Mayor Ron Lane says council has awarded the tender for the project to MCA Contracting Ltd., for a total … Continue reading
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Spanish Fire Department puts out tractor trailer fire
By Rosalind Russell – A tractor trailer fire closed down Highway 17 near the Town of Spanish late Tuesday afternoon. According to the release, the Spanish Fire Department was dispatched to the fire at around 3:30 pm near the Beckerton … Continue reading
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Espanola Talent Adele Bishop To Be Highlighted At Concert
Local Espanola performer Adele Bishop was selected as a vocalist for the 2025 Lions Superstar Showcase as one of 14 children aged 6-19, representing Lions Clubs in Northeastern Ontario. Adele Bishop takes the stage as a young vocalist aged 12, … Continue reading
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Billboard campaign underway to find missing Manitoulin Island woman
By Rosalind Russell – The family and supporters of a Manitoulin Island woman who has been missing for over six months have started a billboard campaign in their efforts to find her. Thirty-one-year-old Juanita Migwans’s aunt, Mary Ashcroft, says her … Continue reading
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World War Two veteran feted in Lively
By Rosalind Russell – There are few World War Two veterans still with us, but a Lively man has proven his longevity with a 100-year-old birthday bash. France Gélinas, the MPP for Nickel Belt, met with Gerald Wagner yesterday to … Continue reading
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School Boards appoint Athletic Administrator
The Rainbow District School Board, Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord, Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon (CSC Nouvelon) and the Sudbury Catholic District School Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Verrilli as Athletic Administrator for the Sudbury District Secondary … Continue reading
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POLICE ALERTED TO STOLEN VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY 17, DRIVER ARRESTED
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after police stopped a stolen motor vehicle on Highway 17. On March 21, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were alerted to a stolen vehicle … Continue reading
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Income tax bobble for taxpayers
By Rosalind Russell – Income tax cuts are the first shiny bobble being dangled in front of Canadians this election campaign. Liberal leader Mark Carney has announced a reduction in the lowest income tax bracket from 15 to 14 per … Continue reading
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School board approves improvements to Blind River school
By Rosalind Russell – Dave Coccimiglio, the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board’s new manager of plant services, says there are several projects getting underway with Spring’s arrival. He says projects on the board’s list include improvements at St. Mary elementary … Continue reading
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