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CLE and Catch the Ace
By Grant Lewis – Once again thanks to the hard work of the ticket sellers of Catch the Ace tickets, the Lions Club was thrilled to present a cheque for over $4,000 to Community Living Espanola. The funds will help … Continue reading
First Official Duty …
By Rosalind Russell – Aidan Kallioinen, Espanola’s Mayor Elect first duty was to introduce Poppy Week last Friday. A group of supporters, Legion members and municipal staff joined him for the raising of the flag at the municipal hall.Poppies are … Continue reading
More funding for every Ontario police service – $286,447.51
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg says police services across the province are receiving support funding from the Ontario government. According to Rosenberg, every police service will receive just over $286,000 in grant funding for front-line services. He … Continue reading
Algoma Public Health launches 2026 Public Health Champion – Supporting Youth Edition
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health (APH) is launching the 2026 Public Health Champion – Supporting Youth Edition, recognizing people and organizations that help youth ages 12–18 thrive across the Algoma District. According to the release, nominations are now … Continue reading
Ontario and Algoma Health Coalitions hosting town hall tomorrow – privatization of health care
By Rosalind Russell – Privatization of health care services is the focus of a town hall meeting to be held online tomorrow across the Algoma District. Albert Dupuis, co-chair of the Algoma Health Coalition says the meeting will be held … Continue reading
MANITOULIN OPP REQUESTING PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE
(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON)- OPP investigating damage to agricultural fairgrounds gate. On October 13, 2026, at approximately 6:00 p.m., members of the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a mischief complaint at the agricultural fairgrounds in … Continue reading
MANITOULIN OPP RESPOND TO COLLISION ON HIGHWAY 17, ONE PERSON CHARGED
(ESPANOLA, ON) – Highway 17 in Nairn-Hyman Township was closed for several hours following a collision involving a commercial motor vehicle and a passenger vehicle. On Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario … Continue reading
Outdoor learning leads La Renaissance students to GPS certification
By Rosalind Russell – As part of Take Me Outside Week from October 19 to 23, École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) students took part in a hands-on outdoor learning experience at Black Creek Sno-Shoe Trail. Board communication director Amelie … Continue reading
Time change this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – The fall time change takes place this weekend. Most digital clock systems will automatically turn back the clock by an hour at two a.m. on Sunday, November 1. However, analog systems will have to fall back … Continue reading
Funding supports Northern businesses at internationally recognized agricultural fair
By Rosalind Russell – FedNor funding is once again supporting a Northern Ontario presence at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Ottawa is providing more than $830,000 to support the 23rd annual Northern Ontario Agri-Food Pavilion, featuring 50 … Continue reading
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