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Dispatching costs prohibitive for Elliot Lake – council enters agreements
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council is keeping it status quo when it comes to its 911 service, as an upgrade to a more digital one was deemed ‘prohibitive’. Fire Chief John Thomas, who is also the Director of … Continue reading
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Family doctor crisis
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario College of Family Physicians is urging the province to address the growing crisis in family medicine. Officials say more than 32,000 people in the Greater Sudbury, Manitoulin Island, Parry Sound area don’t have a … Continue reading
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OPP canine unit finds missing Manitoulin Island man
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island man is back home thanks to the Manitoulin OPP, canine units, and volunteers. The OPP says officers were called out to search for a Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory resident on Monday and the K9 … Continue reading
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Espanola council approves new pumper truck
By Rosalind Russell – Last night, Espanola council has approved the purchase of a new pumper truck. Espanola Fire Chief Mike Pichor told the council the 1991 pumper truck is 32 years old and needs replacing to provide fire services … Continue reading
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Espanola council turns down Espanola Helping Hand ask
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Helping Hand Food Bank had asked Espanola council to consider taking over the monthly rent for their downtown location. The food bank had asked that the town take over the $1,500 per month rent and … Continue reading
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Fraud prevention a priority for local OPP
By Rosalind Russell – March is Fraud Prevention Month and Manitoulin and East Algoma OPP detachments say the losses are increasing. The OPP and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre are continuing to raise awareness of the various scams you may encounter on the … Continue reading
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LCBO talks begin today
By Rosalind Russell – The union representing Ontario liquor store employees is warning Premier Ford to stop the sell-off of the LCBO as the two sides begin bargaining talks today. Yesterday, rallies were held outside Conservative MPPs’ offices in eleven … Continue reading
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National campaign to feed kids
By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Teachers’ Federation has launched a nationwide campaign advocating for a Pan-Canadian School Food Program to be included in the next federal budget. The federation says with a record number of Canadian families grappling … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP CHARGE DRIVER FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One driver has been arrested and charged with impaired driving after police conducted a traffic stop in Espanola. On March 11, 2024, shortly before 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrol … Continue reading
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Root toot toot for the Home Team
By Grant Lewis – The Espanola Lions Club has always prided itself in supporting everything local that we can. This includes groups, individuals, families, local enterprises, and especially activities involving kids. …..and especially teams playing at the Complex. The club … Continue reading
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