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Incorporated citizen’s committee taking legal action to prevent demolishing Dean Lake Bridge
By Rosalind Russell – A newly incorporated citizen’s committee is taking legal action to prevent the demolishment of the Dean Lake Bridge east of Iron Bridge. Community Voices Committee Incorporated Chair, Mary Johnson says, the committee has filed an application … Continue reading
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Party for Shilo Rousseau this week – Olympic hopeful watch party
She is not quite there yet, but Thessalon’s Shilo Rousseau is nearing her Olympic dream. Her home town wants to celebrate her hard work, ambition, and dedication to the sport of biathlon. Rousseau has been competing at the World Cup … Continue reading
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Ladies nights at Espanola Curling Club
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Curling Club will be having ladies social nights on some Tuesday evenings throughout the winter beginning on January 13th and 27th. Ladies of all experience levels are welcome. The nights will be drop-in style, … Continue reading
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Community: Gotta a garage?
By Rosalind Russell – A 15-year-old resident of Espanola is hoping someone has a garage, so he can get to work … I know, right? What would a teen possibly want with a garage? Well, Alexander St. Pierre wants to … Continue reading
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Insurance assessors at the Mindemoya Family Health Team offices
By Rosalind Russell – A sprinkler malfunction in mid-December caused major damage at the Mindemoya site of the Manitoulin Health Centre. Officials say the malfunction, which saw broken pipes flood the lower levels, occurred in mid-December (Thursday, December 18th) with … Continue reading
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New bike park on Manitoulin Island to be highlighted at Toronto show
By Rosalind Russell – A new bike park is set to open this year on Manitoulin Island and will be highlighted at a major outdoor show next month in advance of its grand opening. Manitoulin Island Cycle President, Maja Mielonen, … Continue reading
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Royal Canadian Legion celebrates 100th anniversary in 2026
By Rosalind Russell – Royal Canadian Legion branches across Canada, including those in our Northern region, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the organization this year. Espanola’s Branch #39 will have special reason to celebrate since it will also mark … Continue reading
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Former Espanola resident named to Order of Canada
By Rosalind Russell – A former resident of Espanola has been named to the Order of Canada. Charles A. Hopkins was appointed as a member of the Order of Canada on New Years Eve for his significant contributions to education … Continue reading
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From stage to film, and back again – Johnathan Fisher of Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island actor is receiving accolades for an appearance on a popular Prime Video series but is not standing on that achievement. Fifty-three-year-old Johnathan Fisher of Wiikwemkoong has been acting since being a part of … Continue reading
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A cool way to say hi to 2026 – Elliot Lake Polar Dip
By Rosalind Russell – Many people braved minus 13-degree weather yesterday to take in the inaugural polar dip at Spine Lake in Elliot Lake yesterday, January 1st. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg says it was a great crowd who took in … Continue reading
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