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MOTORIST TRAVELLING 75 KM/HR OVER SPEED LIMIT CHARGED WITH STUNT DRIVING
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person has been charged with stunt driving after a traffic stop on Highway 17. On Monday, September 1, 2025, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting general patrols on … Continue reading
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Espanola woman writes cookbook to support Cuba Mission
By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola woman has written a cookbook to support an annual mission to Cuba. Jenn Bousquet, a member of Northern Life Church, has produced a cookbook called Daniel Fast Cookbook Bousquet says she chose to center … Continue reading
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Kenjgewin Teg Receives $10 Million Gift from the Mastercard Foundation
By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg has received a $10 million gift from the Mastercard Foundation. Officials say it’s the first donation to Kenjgewin Teg’s new (Waawaaskonenh) Foundation, which will officially launch in November.” Jennifer Brennan, Senior Director of Canada … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake council makes appointments of enforcement officers/building inspector official
By Rosalind Russell – Two bylaw enforcement officers and a building inspector were officially welcomed by council Monday night. Amanda Laurence, the Deputy Clerk, says Nichole Appleton has been appointed as a Building Inspector for the City of Elliot Lake … Continue reading
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Boogie Mountain Annual Mud Run set to go
By Rosalind Russell – If you don’t mind getting down and dirty, and get some great exercise at the same time, consider taking in the Annual Mud Run at Boogie Mountain in Espanola. General manager Tom Hutchinson says this is … Continue reading
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Espanola council to discuss water metering following study for multi-residential buildings
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council will be discussing water metering at its meeting this evening following the release of a study. Recent complaints regarding the fairness of the town’s water billing structure relating to water meters resulted in staff … Continue reading
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WTPS renew appeal for information in death of Anthony Mandamin – memorial walk planned
By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is renewing its call for information related to the death of Anthony Samuel Mandamin, who was killed in a hit-and-run on Sept. 16, 2006. Police Chief Ron Gignac says Mandamin, who … Continue reading
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2026 Indigenous Land Symposium taking place in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – First Nation leaders and land resources managers from the North Shore Corridor, Manitoulin Island and beyond will take part in the 2026 Indigenous Land Symposium in the new year. According to the release, over 300 delegates, … Continue reading
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New agreement for sharing fire services – regional fire chief named
By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers and the Town of Espanola have entered into an agreement for a shared fire administration. In a joint release, the municipalities state with growing expectations of municipal fire departments for training, … Continue reading
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Webbwood’s Remmington “Remmie” William Goodchild remembered for his decade of service
By Rosalind Russell – A Webbwood man was remembered by local area fire departments and other service providers last Friday. Remmington Goodchild, known as Remmie, passed away on August 28th. He had a career in the lumber industry, but it … Continue reading
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