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Soccer league based in McKerrow – welcoming North Shore Indigenous enthusiasts
By Rosalind Russell – The Baldwin Youth Soccer Development Club offers players born in 2012-2013 (boys and girls) a program to build skills, enhance conditioning and train for competitive play, including for the 2027 National Athletic Indigenous Games in Alberta. … Continue reading
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11th Annual Dewar Family Maple Syrup Auction – and the winner is???
By Rosalind Russell – It’s the greatest time of year yet again, and the Dewar family of Manitoulin Island kicked into gear in mid-March to get that beautiful maple sap tapped. Trevor Dewar says this means, of course, it’s time … Continue reading
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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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