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Manitoulin Island Treaties Gathering welcomes sacred treaty items
By Rosalind Russell – First Nation leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and representatives from across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory gathered in Manitowaning on Manitoulin Island for the Manitoulin Treaty & Knowledge Gathering over the last three days focusing on treaty … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Secondary School student heading to SHAD program for the summer
Amara Wilson-Zegil of Manitoulin Secondary School will join hundreds of secondary students from across Canada to explore the world of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, and Entrepreneurship this summer. Rainbow District School Board Chief Executive Officer Bruce … Continue reading
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TEEN ASSAULTED AFTER UNKNOWN PERSON ENTERS FAMILY HOME
(SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION, ON)- Shirtless individual arrested after attempting to enter homes and assaulting youth. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at approximately 8:20 a.m., members of the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple … Continue reading
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Highway Six Phase Five Connecting Link project in Espanola set to go
By Rosalind Russell – The final link of a major road reconstruction project in Espanola will be completed by the end of summer. As previously reported by The Moose, Espanola council approved the resurfacing of some 360 metres of highway … Continue reading
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Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services looking for volunteers – hosting open house
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services is looking for volunteers, including youth. According to the release, they are hosting an Open House on Friday, June 5th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Espanola Public Library. The … Continue reading
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Six-year-old pedestrian dies in Sudbury – investigation continues – Go Fund Me to assist family
By Rosalind Russell – Greater Sudbury Police say an investigation is underway into the death of a six-year-old pedestrian. According to the release, just before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, officers responded to a serious collision involving a pedestrian … Continue reading
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PERSON ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER BEING STOPPED FOR SPEEDING
(BALDWIN TOWNSHIP, ON) – A person was stopped for speeding and charged for refusal on Highway 17 and Dupuis Road. On May 17, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m. the Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic related duties, … Continue reading
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Interfor closure focus for local delegations to FONOM
By Rosalind Russell – Mayors and CAOs from the LaCloche Region held several ministerial meetings at the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities Conference last week as well as a special summit. Espanola Mayor Douglas Gervais says their delegations were led … Continue reading
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Young chess masters converge for the 10th Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament in Wawa
By Rosalind Russell – Over 300 young chess masters will meet today for the 10th Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament. According to the release, the competition, hosted by École Saint-Joseph in Wawa, will bring together Francophone students from across the north-east including Blind River … Continue reading
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Expansion of Algoma Manor clinical services
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Manor Nursing Home has expanded its current Clinical Services. Officials say it will now include specialized pain management and additional specialist supports. Manor CEO Pamela Ficociello says the expanded services will operate under the name … Continue reading
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