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Inaugural Espanola High School Eco-Fair highlight for Earth Day
By Rosalind Russell – Hundreds of students took in the inaugural Espanola High School Eco-Fair, as part of Earth Day 2026. Businesses, volunteer organizations and educational institutions spent the day with students talking about job opportunities related to the environment sector … Continue reading
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Water receding – Mindemoya Hospital Emergency Department reopens
By Rosalind Russell – The flood waters are receding on Manitoulin Island, so the Manitoulin Health Centre reopened the Mindemoya Hospital Emergency Department, last night at 8 pm. Centre president, CEO Paula Fields says the hospital had been closed following the … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake Fire Department responds to residential fire – occupant in hospital – two pets lost
Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says fire fighters were dispatched to a fire on Westhill Rd yesterday. He says upon arrival, the fire department crew was able to extinguish the fire quickly adding the home sustained extensive smoke damage … Continue reading
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Roll-out on expanding Highways 11 and 17 gets Queen’s Park attention
By Rosalind Russell – A private members motion declaring the expansion and modernization of highways 11 and 17 a project of national significance has passed at Queens Park.Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof’s motion received approval a day after two Conservative ministers … Continue reading
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Mindemoya Hospital remains temporarily closed due to flooding
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre advises that the Mindemoya Hospital, including the Emergency Department, remains temporarily closed under a Code Grey due to recent community flooding.Officials say as the municipality continues its recovery, specific infrastructure and safety … Continue reading
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Greater Sudbury Mayor declares State of Emergency
By Rosalind Russell – The mayor of Greater Sudbury has declared a State of Emergency in the city.Paul Lefebvre says based on the current conditions and updated water level projections from Conservation Sudbury, to ensure they are fully prepared to … Continue reading
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SHOPLIFTING CHARGE LAID AFTER ATTEMPTED THEFT IN ESPANOLA
(ESPANOLA, ON) – A person has been charged after police were called to a shoplifting incident at a store in Espanola. On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a report of a … Continue reading
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DRIVER ARRESTED FOR IMPAIRED AFTER FAILING TO MOVE OVER FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE
(ESPANOLA, ON) – An individual is facing charges following a traffic stop in Baldwin Township. On Sunday, April 5, 2026, at approximately 10:45 a.m., an officer from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was concluding a traffic … Continue reading
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TWO TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS RESULT IN IMPAIRED DRIVING ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – A driver is facing charges following a traffic complaint involving dangerous driving behaviour. On Friday, March 27, 2026, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received two traffic complaints reporting a vehicle swerving on Highway … Continue reading
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Espanola Public Library Expands Lending Collection to Support Active and Engaged Living
By Shylene Berry – Espanola Public Library continues to grow as “a welcoming hub where all come to learn, discover, create, and connect” with the introduction of an expanded collection of non-traditional items, developed to support active lifestyles and independent … Continue reading
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