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LAMBAC developing new Strategic Plan – seeking public input

By Rosalind Russell – The LaCloche and Manitoulin Business Assistance Corporation, known as LAMBAC, is updating its Strategic Plan and is looking for input from the wider community. Executive Director Carolyn Campbell says the initiative is aimed at shaping the … Continue reading →

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Ontario making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care program permanent

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government recently released its plan to invest $89 Million to help people age safely at home by making the Community Paramedicine for Long-Term Care (CPLTC) program permanent. Paola Oke, Commander of the Community Paramedicine … Continue reading →

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Approval for funding two projects in connection to Espanola housing development

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Council has approved the funding of two projects in connection to Espanola housing development.Town clerk/CAO Joseph Burke asked council to approve funding a contribution of $716,800 to the Yusko Crescent Extension for road and related … Continue reading →

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Espanola treasurer predicts a surplus in 2025 municipal budget

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s treasurer is predicting a surplus in the 2025 municipal budget.Treasurer Julie Bouthillette presented her quarterly budget numbers to council on Tuesday, forecasting a positive result in the black for the 2025 budget.She says an analysis … Continue reading →

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College support workers on strike

By Rosalind Russell – As post-secondary students begin their new college semester, support workers from all of Ontario’s 24 colleges will be on the picket lines today. On August 21st, the bargaining team representing over 10,000 full-time college support workers, including … Continue reading →

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Fifth Annual Tour de Force Unites Officers and Community in Tribute to PC Marc Hovingh and Fallen Heroes

By Rosalind Russell – More than 100 officers, families, and community members gathered in Mindemoya last weekend, on September 6, for the Fifth annual Tour de Force, a cycling event honouring fallen law enforcement officers and celebrating the late OPP … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Centre sold in Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – The Renaissance Centre has been sold in Elliot Lake.According to the Renaissance Board of Directors, the North Shore Tribal Council has purchased the building and will take possession of it on October 1st.The council has not … Continue reading →

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Elliot lake Fire Tower has a new attraction focusing on kids

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Fire Tower Park has a new attraction focusing on the children.According to the release, the city’s Parks team completed the installation of playground  equipment last week ensuring itand lookout are safe, accessible, and … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11 – Patriot Day

By Rosalind Russell – Patriot Day 2025, also referred to as 9/11 or September 11, is a holiday observed annually on September 11.It is a day dedicated to remembering and paying tribute to the 2,977 people killed and numerous people … Continue reading →

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TRAFFIC COMPLAINT REPORTING POSSIBLE IMPAIRED DRIVER RESULTS IN ARREST

(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been charged with refusal after police received a traffic complaint. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at approximately 11:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a possible … Continue reading →