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Espanola-North Shore Snowarama raises over $20,000
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola-North Shore 50th Anniversary Snowarama was a huge success. Easter Seals Coordinator Carmen Bazinet says they had a great turnout for the event with $20,998 raised with the brunt of the funds raised by an … Continue reading
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Election 2025: The Ontario Leadership Election DEBATE IS SET FOR THIS FRIDAY, Valentine’s Day:
By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is HOSTING the Northern Ontario Leaders’ Debate, which will bring together the leaders of Ontario’s four main political parties to discuss issues of regional importance. The debate will occur … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council will discuss results of survey discussing public input
By Rosalind Russell – A draft document focusing on how the municipality could work with local citizens is expected to be completed by March following a report to the Ad Hoc Procedural Bylaws Committee by consultants. The committee held a … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP ASSIST APS WITH CALL, MAKE IMPAIRED ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired related charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop. On February 8, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP were heading to assist the Anishinabek … Continue reading
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REPORT OF POTENTIAL IMPAIRED LEAVING LOCAL BAR LEADS TO CHARGES
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired related charges after a report was made to police. On February 8, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting that a potentially … Continue reading
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Plans in the works for Espanola High School 75th Anniversary
By Rosalind Russell – Plans are in the works for Espanola High School’s 75th Anniversary with an organizing committee already in place. According to the release, Richard Foucault and Bernie Houle will co-chair the new committee with Rosalind Russell as … Continue reading
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Industrial Residential School Memorial Design Contest in Wiikwemkoong
By Rosalind Russell – Indigenous artists and professionals are being invited to submit designs based on the theme “Empowering the Anishnabe in the Child” for Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on Manitoulin Island. According to the release from Wiikwemkoong Tourism, the winning … Continue reading
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Rainbow Board appoints Superintendents of schools
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board has appointed two new superintendents. Education director Bruce Bourget says long-time Principals Dan Koziar and Leslie Mantle were appointed to senior leadership roles. He says Koziar will lead the ongoing implementation … Continue reading
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Rainbow District School Board continues to experience a disruption in its computer network due to a cyber incident.
Schools will remain open and all classes and programs will continue. Attendance will be taken. Parents will be able to call schools to report absences. Schools will be able to call home for the Safe Arrival program. There is no … Continue reading
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Carol Hughes’ Column – Trump’s Trade War Bluster Was a Lot of Hot Air, But We Must Remain Vigilant
This time last week, Canadians had some legitimate reasons to be concerned of a coming trade war, with the U.S. President Donald Trump threatening us with tariffs. While these tariffs would, at the last minute, be stopped for at least … Continue reading
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