(ESPANOLA, ON) – Two people are facing charges after police conducted a traffic stop for a dirty licence plate. On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a motor vehicle … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The provincial government is providing funding for various snowmobile trails to get ungrades for the upcoming season. The Ontario government is investing $429,378 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to help the Ontario Federation … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Huron Shores is hosting a public forum this fall focusing on the Dean Lake Road Bridge, but there are concerns the bridge will not be open for winter travel. The bridge provides access … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has appointed Marie-Soleil Beites (MARIE Soo-lay Bat-tees) as Superintendent of Education. Beites holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Ottawa and a bachelor’s degree in education from … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ottawa is getting an overall D grade from Food Banks Canada for its poverty reduction efforts.  Its latest Poverty Report Card gives failing grades for unemployment and food insecurity – with a C for legislative process. … Continue reading →

One of summer’s most popular sports will continue indoors throughout the winter in Espanola. Registration for winter soccer gets underway tonight from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm this evening, and again next Thursday, Sept 25th at the Espanola Regional Recreation … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – In a statement, Canada Post says they are disappointed in the Canadian Union of Postal Worker’s decision to ban the delivery of neighbourhood mail, which we only learned about through their news conference. According to the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province is investing $180,000 in projects led by the Manitoulin Streams Improvement Association to protect and strengthen creeks and rivers on the island. Officials say the money will go to rehabilitate Blue Jay Creek through … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Two local youth are recipients of the James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award. According to the release, the award is given annually to Indigenous Junior (12 years old and younger) and Senior (13 to 18 years old) students … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Two Blind River schools are preparing for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag on September 25th. Last week, École Saint-Joseph and École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River each welcomed the identity-building team from … Continue reading →