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DRIVER ARRESTED FOLLOWING TRAFFIC COMPLAINT ON HIGHWAY 17
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after police received a traffic complaint. On February 21, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a vehicle that was speeding … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP ARREST DRIVER ON HIGHWAY 17
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop. On February 25, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP were conducting general patrol on Highway 17 in … Continue reading
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It’s election day in Ontario
By Rosalind Russell – After four weeks of stump speeches and door-to-door campaigning by our six candidates in the Algoma-Manitoulin Riding, it’s now your turn to have your say. Polls are open from nine until nine today (Thurs). If … Continue reading
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Espanola FreshCo makes huge donation to food bank
By Rosalind Russell – Staff at the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank were delighted to receive a hefty donation of gift cards from the local FreshCo grocery store yesterday morning. Store owner Kim Gardiner says customers donated $6,673.54 to the … Continue reading
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Introducing the Espanola Timberwolves – a new challenger baseball team!
By Rosalind Russell – Welcome the Espanola Timberwolves, a brand-new Challenger Baseball team in Espanola. Joseph Dixon says Challenger Baseball is an adaptive baseball program designed for children and youth aged five to 18 with physical and cognitive disabilities. He … Continue reading
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FedNor funding supports cruise ship associations
By Rosalind Russell – A cruise ship association on Manitoulin Island and another in Algoma are two of six recipients of FedNor funding announced by Sault Ste. Marie MP Terry Sheehan at a gathering in the Sault yesterday. He says … Continue reading
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New student trustees appointed by Algoma School Board
By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District School Board will welcome three new student trustees for the 2025 / 2026 school year. Board communications officer Fran Walsh says the two successful candidates for the student trustee positions are Liz Inglis … Continue reading
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Espanola receives federal funds towards housing
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is receiving $2 million from the federal government’s Housing Accelerator Fund to assist in the construction of 64 new homes over the next three years by putting an Action Plan in place … Continue reading
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Rainbow students take part in the Technological Skills Competition
By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board is hosting its 18th annual Technological Skills Competition in Sudbury over the next two days.According to the release, around 165 students including some from Espanola, Massey and Manitoulin Island will participate in … Continue reading
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Accessible transportation agreement between two partners
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Manor Nursing Home in Thessalon has partnered with St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake to bring forward an expansion of non-urgent transportation services to Elliot Lake and along the North Shore. Leslie Sanders, the … Continue reading
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