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Huron Shores looking for feedback on Dean Lake Bridge – remediate or replace?
By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores is looking for feedback on the Dean Lake Bridge from the public – remediate or replace? The Municipality held an information session on October 22nd with a recording of the meeting … Continue reading
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Rainbow Schools take part in Take Our Kids to Work Program
By Rosalind Russell – Do your kids ever wonder where you go during the day while they are off to school? Rainbow District school’s grade nine students will find out next week when they shadow a parent or friend as … Continue reading
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First-time home buyers getting a break
By Rosalind Russell – It’s a proposal the province says will lower costs for first-time home buyers and spur new home construction. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced plans to rebate the 8% provincial portion of the HST in Ontario for … Continue reading
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Barrie man seeking information on wood carvings
By Rosalind Russell – A resident, Suzanne Miron, says a Barrie man has contacted her in the hopes of identifying a wood carver from the local area. Miron, who knows many artists due to her volunteer work with the LaCloche … Continue reading
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Rerouting creek prevented catastrophe this fall on Clear Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Clear Lake Stewardship Association has completed a major project in rerouting a creek that feeds Clear Lake (also known as Griffin Lake) in Espanola’s south end.Stewardship spokesperson, Fred Yachuk says 10 years ago, the association … Continue reading
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Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation introduces Patient Simulator Campaign
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation is introducing a new member to the medical team as part of its new campaign, a Patient Simulator.Foundation public relations coordinator Terri Noble says a patient simulator is a lifelike mannequin … Continue reading
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Lifesaving tool being utilized by Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin – Sudbury District Services Board has agreed to the leasing of a new lifesaving tool for their ambulances and paramedic teams as part of the 2026 budget.According to the latest report presented to the … Continue reading
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Sports: Blue Jays game three … a second loss
In Game 3 of the World Series, a game that lasted six hours and 39 minutes the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman homered off reliever Brendon Little leading off the bottom of the 18th inning and Los Angeles outlasted the Toronto Blue … Continue reading
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IMPAIRED ARREST MADE AFTER TRAFFIC STOP FOR STUNT DRIVING
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a traffic stop for stunt driving. On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 17 in … Continue reading
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INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE ASSAULT INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been arrested in connection with an intimate partner violence (IPV) investigation. On Wednesday, October 12, 2025, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a call reporting an IPV-related assault involving a vehicle. … Continue reading
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