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Cyr gets sendoff from Elliot Lake mayor for national Special Olympics
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Mayor Andrew Wannan was joined by some of his council and city staff to provide a sendoff to one of their Special Olympians, Tyrina Cyr, late last week. Cyr will be competing in … Continue reading
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TRAFFIC STOP FOR FAILING TO STOP AT STOP SIGN RESULTS IN IMPAIRED ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing impaired related charges following a traffic stop in Espanola. On Friday, July 31, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., an officer from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general … Continue reading
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PERSON CHARGED FOLLOWING FRAUD INVESTIGATION INVOLVING SHIPPING CONTAINERS
(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A person has been arrested following a fraud investigation. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call from a business in the Township of Northeastern Manitoulin and … Continue reading
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Espanola Knights Cruisers Club fetes seniors
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Knights Cruisers Club get together every Thursday night to show off their cars, some dating back to the 1940s and still on the road. But, they also like to entertain others with their ‘car … Continue reading
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Laurentian University and NOSM University partner with Noojmowin Teg Health Centre to advance Anishinaabe Brain-Heart Health Research
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University and the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University (NOSM University) have received a substantial $1.35 million donation from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to focus on Anishinaabe brain and heart research. According to … Continue reading
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City of Elliot hires new Public Works director
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has hired a new Public Works director for the city. According to the release, Derek Young from Pelham will be joining the team as the new Director of Public Works, effective … Continue reading
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Great Lakes Fisheries Commission updates lampricide program in the Mississagi River
By Rosalind Russell – The Great Lakes Fisheries Commission has wrapped its lampricide program in the Mississagi River near Blind River. According to the release, the Mississauga First Nation was notified that the river system is home to over three … Continue reading
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Espanola’s Junior Miss prepping for national competition
By Rosalind Russell – Junior Miss Espanola is prepping for Regional Canada Pageants nationals and has kept busy over the year raising funds for charity and expanding her portfolio. According to her mother, Rebekah Lindsay, over the last year, ten-year-old … Continue reading
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Swimmer safety a priority for lodge owner and local cottagers in Espanola Bay
By Rosalind Russell – A lodge owner and local cottagers in the vicinity of Espanola Bay are raising concerns about a possible expansion of docks, trail and parking lot adjacent to the swimming area. Portage Resort owner Cathy Lepine says … Continue reading
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Espanola Annual Overdose Drug Awareness campaign now led by RAAM program
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre recently held a flag-raising last week at the municipal office to mark August as International Drug Overdose Month. According to the release, the former organizers, Linda Collins and Rosalind … Continue reading
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