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MANITOULIN OPP MAKE IMPAIRED ARREST AT RIDE CHECK
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested for impaired operation at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check. On March 20, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check … Continue reading
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TRAFFIC COMPLAINT ON HIGHWAY 17 LEADS TO IMPAIRED ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired-related charges after police received a traffic complaint. On March 20, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting that a vehicle on … Continue reading
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DRIVER ARRESTED AT RIDE CHECK ON BURNS CROSSOVER ROAD
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after they were arrested for impaired operation at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check. On March 18, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were … Continue reading
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Hughes out on the road enjoying presenting King Charles III Coronation Medals
By Rosalind Russell – In one of her last duties as an MP, Carol Hughes has been on a whirlwind tour through the former Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding this month presenting King Charles III Coronation Medals to deserving Canadians. One of those … Continue reading
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Francophone schools across Ontario taking part in hockey tournament
By Rosalind Russell – Grade 7 and 8 students from Francophone schools across the province, including several from the local area, will meet for the All-Star Tournament, which will take place March 25th and 26th in the City of Greater … Continue reading
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Government of Canada invests $108,000 in Indigenous economic development
By Rosalind Russell – Serpent River First Nation is receiving funding from FedNor to develop a five-year Strategic plan for the community. Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan announced yesterday a FedNor investment of $108,000 to help maximize tourism and … Continue reading
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New riding boundaries in 2025 means a new riding and candidates for some former AMK voters
By Rosalind Russell – The 2022 Canadian federal electoral redistribution has divided Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing splitting municipalities along geographical lines. The former Sault Ste. Marie riding has been expanded to include much of rural Algoma District, and is renamed Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma. … Continue reading
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Northern Ontario Curling Association playdowns underway in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Curling Association Playdowns are underway in Espanola. The event, hosted by the Espanola Curling Club, officially opened with a ceremony last night, to welcome the ten men’s teams and five women’s teams vying … Continue reading
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Espanola council agrees to ten-year contract with bylaw enforcement
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has endorsed a ten-year contract with local bylaw enforcement. The deal with Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement was signed after both parties agreed to cap annual inflationary increases to 2% annually. Rainbow … Continue reading
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Expo in the works for the LaCloche Foothills member municipalities
By Rosalind Russell – Registrations have begun for the 2025 LaCloche Foothills Job Fair & Career Expo. Businesses and industry professionals are asked to contact the Economic Development Officer in Espanola if they are interested in taking part. Participants from … Continue reading
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