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Torch Ride exceeds $2,000 goal
By Rosalind Russell – Despite light rain, twelve riders braved the rain Sunday to ride from Sudbury to Manitoulin Island and back again for Special Olympics Ontario. The participants and supporters raised $3,370 as part of the annual Law Enforcement … Continue reading
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Blessing of the Bikes well attended
By Rosalind Russell – Despite cloudy skies a fair number of motorcyclists attended the Blessing of the Bikes on Sunday. Held at the Masonic Lodge 698 Heritage Hall in Elliot Lake, Reverend. Michael Winstanley oversaw the ceremony followed by a … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP CHARGE DRIVER FOLLOWING INCIDENT AT RIDE PROGRAM
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged following a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) program. On June 21, 2024, shortly before 12:00 a.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting a R.I.D.E. program on Highway … Continue reading
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H&M COFI Project Will Help Bridge Digital Divide in Northern Ontario: Hughes
SUDBURY – Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, is celebrating the recent funding announcement of the Huron Shore and Manitoulin Island Community Owned Fibre Infrastructure Corporation (H&M COFI) project. “This is a massive project that will help bridge the digital divide … Continue reading
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National Indigenous Day a learning experience
By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg hosted this years’ National Indigenous Day gathering held at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex last Friday. There were several booths set up at the complex including Cheyanne Pitawanakwat from Whitefish River First Nation who … Continue reading
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Second Annual PRIDE Day attracts hundreds
By Rosalind Russell – Rain did not deter hundreds of people coming in and taking part in the Second Annual PRIDE Day held in Espanola on Saturday. The Family Day featured Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais formally opening the day’s activities, … Continue reading
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Fundraising continues for rehabilitation of Centennial Arena
By Rosalind Russell – The community at large continues to support the rehabilitation of Centennial Arena with students and families supporting the initiative. École catholique Georges Vanier students and staff hosted a tag day resulting in a $1,000 donation to … Continue reading
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Blind River council cancels removal of park
By Rosalind Russell – Blind River council unanimously passed a motion put on the floor by its mayor to stop plans to remove playground equipment a popular park on Shirvon Drive. Residents of the area had talked to members of … Continue reading
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English Catholic Board passes budget on Friday
By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has approved their nearly 96 million dollar budget for next year. Business superintendent Justin PINO says the board passed a motion to approve the budget, which includes the hiring of … Continue reading
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New stamps pay tribute to Anishinaabe Elder and Espanola artist
By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has unveiled a stamp honouring Anishinaabe Elder and world-renowned water-rights activist, the late Josephine Mandamin, who was from Manitoulin Island. According to the release from Canada Post, known as Grandmother Water Walker, Mandamin trekked more than … Continue reading
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