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OPP Golden Helmets are coming to Wiikwemkoong
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police Golden Helmets are coming to Manitoulin Island early next month. Organizers say the motorcycle corps will put on their performance on June 4th at 1:30 pm on Wikwemikong Way (by the arena). … Continue reading
Giant Tiger Espanola supports Elders and Youth Gathering
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Giant Tiger is just one of many supporters of the upcoming Wiikwemkoong Youth and Elders Gathering. Owner Dan Vanier presented $1,000 as part of their Birthday Bash celebration pointing out the incredible work done to … Continue reading
Spaghetti dinner tonight to assist Manitoulin Island awaiting a kidney transplant
By Rosalind Russell – Little Current’s Royal Canadian Legion Branch 177 is hosting a spaghetti dinner this evening in support of a local woman who is awaiting a kidney transplant. Lisa Lecuyer says her mother Dianne has recently been placed … Continue reading
Manitoulin Island Treaties Gathering welcomes sacred treaty items
By Rosalind Russell – First Nation leaders, Knowledge Keepers, Elders, and representatives from across the Robinson Huron Treaty territory gathered in Manitowaning on Manitoulin Island for the Manitoulin Treaty & Knowledge Gathering over the last three days focusing on treaty … Continue reading
Manitoulin Secondary School student heading to SHAD program for the summer
Amara Wilson-Zegil of Manitoulin Secondary School will join hundreds of secondary students from across Canada to explore the world of STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, and Entrepreneurship this summer. Rainbow District School Board Chief Executive Officer Bruce … Continue reading
Highway Six Phase Five Connecting Link project in Espanola set to go
By Rosalind Russell – The final link of a major road reconstruction project in Espanola will be completed by the end of summer. As previously reported by The Moose, Espanola council approved the resurfacing of some 360 metres of highway … Continue reading
Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services looking for volunteers – hosting open house
By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Northshore Victim Services is looking for volunteers, including youth. According to the release, they are hosting an Open House on Friday, June 5th from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Espanola Public Library. The … Continue reading
Six-year-old pedestrian dies in Sudbury – investigation continues – Go Fund Me to assist family
By Rosalind Russell – Greater Sudbury Police say an investigation is underway into the death of a six-year-old pedestrian. According to the release, just before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, officers responded to a serious collision involving a pedestrian … Continue reading
Young chess masters converge for the 10th Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament in Wawa
By Rosalind Russell – Over 300 young chess masters will meet today for the 10th Franco-Nord-Ouest Chess Tournament. According to the release, the competition, hosted by École Saint-Joseph in Wawa, will bring together Francophone students from across the north-east including Blind River … Continue reading
Expansion of Algoma Manor clinical services
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Manor Nursing Home has expanded its current Clinical Services. Officials say it will now include specialized pain management and additional specialist supports. Manor CEO Pamela Ficociello says the expanded services will operate under the name … Continue reading

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