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Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service introduces new Strategic Plan
By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has released its Strategic Plan, which outlines the priorities of the service for the next three years. Police Chief Ron Gignac says the plan is built to strengthen policing services, enhance … Continue reading
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School shooting in British Columbia
By Rosalind Russell – BC Premier David Eby says a mass shooting in the Northern BC community of Tumbler Ridge, that has left ten people dead, is a devastating and unimaginable tragedy. RCMP say they responded to an active shooter … Continue reading
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TRAFFIC STOP FOR SPEEDING RESULTS IN $119,400 IN SUSPECTED DRUGS SEIZED
(ESPANOLA, ON) – A person is facing drug-related charges after police seized a quantity of suspected drugs during a traffic stop. On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were … Continue reading
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MULTI-AGENCY EFFORTS RESULT IN ARREST IN MAJOR FINANCIAL FRAUD INVESTIGATION
(MANITOULIN ISLAND, ON) – A complex, multi-agency investigation led by the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crime Unit has resulted in the arrest of one individual in connection with a major cyber financial fraud. On October 28, … Continue reading
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Espanola youngster raises funds for Toronto Sick Kids
By Rosalind Russell – Aivah St Amour will be traveling to Toronto to represent Espanola in a few months as your Junior Miss Espanola 2026. Her mother, Rebekah Lindsay, says as part of her pageant work, Aivah was asked to … Continue reading
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Women of Faith Luncheon supporting Espanola High School
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Women of Faith is hosting a luncheon in support of the Espanola High School. The women meet once a year and host the luncheon with the proceeds going to different local charities and/or organizations. … Continue reading
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School buses have been cancelled for this morning on Manitoulin Island, for the day in Espanola, Massey and the Sudbury District.
By Rosalind Russell – It will be a snow day for Espanola, Massey and the Sudbury District, but buses on Manitoulin Island have only been cancelled for the morning run with buses running this afternoon. The cancellation is due to … Continue reading
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Back to class for Laurentian University students and staff
By Rosalind Russell – It will be back to the classroom for Laurentian University students and staff this week following a three-week strike. According to the release, the Laurentian University Faculty Association ratified a new collective agreement on Sunday. The … Continue reading
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Thank you Queensway Place
By Grant Lewis – Some of the residents at The Queensway Place who raised over $2,000 for the Helping Hand Food Bank. Special thanks to Betty Bowerman who spearheaded the drive and provided a delicious Chinese dinner . I think … Continue reading
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Massey Group Looks to Protect Wildlife
By Chloe Kneer – A group of Sables-Spanish Rivers Township residents, collectively known as The Massey Wildlife Conservation Committee, have organized to educate the public and lobby the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to reject grants for a proposed industrial-scale … Continue reading
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