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Feeling hot, hot, hot – wildfire season starts today
By Rosalind Russell – The province is ready to respond to this year’s wildland fire season – which begins today, April first, and lasts until the end of October. That’s according to the Minister of Natural Resources Mike Harris, who … Continue reading
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Mental health services lacking for kids
By Rosalind Russell – Children and youth in Ontario are at risk of not being able to access the mental health services they need when they need them. That’s according to Auditor General Shelley Spence, who says one in five … Continue reading
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Free To Be Conference was successful despite weather
By Rosalind Russell – Despite the weather over the last week, the Free To Be Conference hosted by the Rainbow District School Board was a big success. Last Friday, Espanola High School art teacher Jayson Stewart hosted a watercolour painting … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council temporarily appoints acting deputy treasurer
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s new Director of Finance will be coming on board in two weeks, so council has appointed a temporary deputy treasurer. Andrew Ault will begin his new duties on April 14th. In the interim, the … Continue reading
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POLICE RESPOND TO BREAK AND ENTER, SEVERAL CHARGES LAID, WEAPONS AND $18,000 IN SUSPECTED DRUGS SEIZED
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested after police responded to an alarm call. On March 26, 2025, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received an alarm call at a local postal facility … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP RESPOND TO CALL ABOUT INJURED BOBCAT
(ESPANOLA, ON) – An injured bobcat is now in the care of a wildlife rehabilitation centre after police received a call. On March 27, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call … Continue reading
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RIDE CHECK ON LEE VALLEY ROAD RESULTS IN IMPAIRED BY DRUG CHARGE
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested for impaired operation at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check. On March 30, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check … Continue reading
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POLICE RESPOND TO COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 6, DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED OPERATION
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after a motor vehicle collision in Espanola. On March 28, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting a single vehicle collision … Continue reading
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R.H. Murray Public School students release trout fry into Lake Panache
R.H. Murray Public School is doing its part to sustain fish life in Lake Panache thanks to a partnership with the Sudbury Game and Fish Protective Association and Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation. Some 3,000 lake trout fry, spawned in the … Continue reading
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School buses cancelled for Sacred Heart and St. Mary Schools
By Rosalind Russell It’s a snow day in Sudbury and Manitoulin, but buses are still running in the Algoma District. Today is a professional development day for most schools serviced by the Sudbury Student Services Consortium, but that is not so … Continue reading
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