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A trilingual version of our national anthem
By Rosalind Russell – A local film/music producer has assisted a First Nation songstress in professionally producing a trilingual version of our national anthem. Jayson Stewart, who is also a teacher at Espanola High School, has assisted Whitefish River First … Continue reading
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New school construction underway for Manitoulin Island school
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island First Nation has begun construction of a new school. According to the release, construction has started on Sheshegwaning First Nation by the Sudbury-based company Prosperi Construction. The school will house grades Kindergarten to … Continue reading
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NOSDA meets with several ministers as part of AMO conference
By Rosalind Russell -The Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association had several meetings with several Ontario ministers at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in Ottawa. Executive Director Fern Dominelli says the conference was an opportunity to talk to various … Continue reading
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Province launching long-term care home funding program
By Rosalind Russell -The province is launching a new Capital Funding Program to build more long-term care homes faster, especially in regions impacted by labour shortages, supply chain constraints and other challenges like Northern Ontario. Officials say the program will … Continue reading
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TRAFFIC STOP FOR SUSPENDED DRIVER RESULTS IN IMPAIRED ARREST
(ESPANOLA, ON) – One person is facing charges after a traffic stop resulted in an impaired arrest. On Thursday, August 14, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop for a … Continue reading
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Espanola Minor Hockey needs bench staff volunteers
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Hockey Association is gearing up for an exciting new hockey season, and they need your help. Publicist Jennifer Colard says the association is urgently seeking dedicated volunteers to join the bench staff … Continue reading
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Eight-year-old shooting victim to be buried on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – An eight-year-old boy who died following a random shooting early Saturday morning ( Aug. 16), has come home to Manitoulin Island. According to his mother, Holly, she and her son, JahVai Roy were lying in … Continue reading
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Powley Institute Act establishes Metis research facility in Sault Ste. Marie
By Rosalind Russell – A historically geared institute is being established to protect and enhance Metis history. Métis citizens, the leadership of the Métis Nation of Ontario, and dignitaries gathered this past weekend in Sault Ste. Marie for the MNO’s 32nd … Continue reading
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French post-secondary training dollars
By Rosalind Russell – The feds are investing more than $33 million in four francophone post-secondary training institutions across Ontario to improve access to health services in French. Officials say the investments, along with another million dollars to … Continue reading
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MISUSE OF 9-1-1: MANITOULIN OPP RESPONDS TO FALSE STABBING REPORT IN ESPANOLA
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to remind the public about the appropriate use of 9-1-1 and the serious consequences of misusing emergency services. On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the … Continue reading
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