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Seven new judges, three for Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Doug Downey, the Attorney General of Ontario, has announced the appointment of seven new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, who all began their new duties yesterday. Of the seven, three have been assigned to … Continue reading
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City of Elliot Lake receiving Trillium Grant for improvements to the Collins Hall
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is receiving a Trillium Grant for improvement to the Collins Hall. The city had applied for a $200,000 Trillium grant to upgrade the heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment at the … Continue reading
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MANITOULIN OPP RESPOND TO REPORT OF INDECENT ACT IN SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSIP
(ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged one individual following a report of an indecent act. On Saturday, August 9, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., members of the Manitoulin OPP responded to a report … Continue reading
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Students of Our Children Our Future – Sacred Heart Daycare Sweeten the Day with $200 Donation to ERHF
The students of O.C.O.F. Sacred Heart Daycare showcased their generosity and community spirit by running a fundraising lemonade stand. Their efforts raised $700, and they proudly donated $200 to the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation in support of local healthcare. “Your … Continue reading
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Nairn/Baldwin receives assurances of remediation at local tailings site
By Rosalind Russell – Two townships on the North Shore Corridor have received assurances remediation work will be carried out at the Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area. Baldwin and Nairn & Hyman townships both get their water from Lake Agnew … Continue reading
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Join the Tour de Meldrum – Supporting Manitoulin Health Centre on September 7th
By Rosalind Russell – On Saturday, September 7th, cyclists from across Manitoulin Island and beyond will come together for the Tour de Meldrum – An annual fundraising ride in support of the Manitoulin Health Centre. This community-driven event raises vital … Continue reading
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Canada Post returning to the negotiating table
By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post will meet with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) at the negotiating table on Friday to hear the union’s response to the Corporation’s best and final offers presented on May 28. The parties … Continue reading
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TWO DRIVERS ARRESTED SIMULTANEOUSLY FOR IMPAIRED OPERATION AT RIDE CHECK
(ESPANOLA, ON) – Officers from the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested two drivers simultaneously at a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check. On Saturday, August 9, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the Manitoulin OPP were conducting a … Continue reading
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Province cancels plans to haul radioactive waste to Baldwin and Nairn
By Rosalind Russell – Nairn & Hyman CAO and Clerk Belinda Ketchabaw says plans to haul radioactive waste on Highway 17 from Nipissing First Nation to the townships of Baldwin, and Nairn & Hyman have been cancelled. Ketchabaw says the … Continue reading
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Major development in south end of Espanola – vacant rural land redesignated as residential
By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is expanding its footprint for development in the south end of town. Espanola council met yesterday to discuss two motions to expand residential land by rezoning from rural to residential allowing for … Continue reading
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