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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has officially proclaimed International Drug Overdose Awareness Month.  Following a presentation by the local committee, Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais made the proclamation official.  Members of council are also expected to raise the flag this … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Provincial Police has confirmed the body recovered from the Spanish River in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township is that of a person reported missing on earlier this summer.  Constable Berkley Parisien says the search was carried out … Continue reading →

Police Seeking Owners of Boat and Outboard Motor (ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is looking to get in contact with the owners of a boat and an outboard motor that were seized as a … Continue reading →

Deceased Person Identified As Missing Person from Webbwood (ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has confirmed that the body recovered from the Spanish River in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township is that of a previously reported missing … Continue reading →

By Louise Laplante and Grant Lewis – Board members of Community Living Espanola,” CLE,” and members of the Lions club, recently gathered around the new….drum roll please…Ram Promaster Side Entry Wheelchair Van. What a beauty and what an improvement over … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabek Nation 7th Generation Charity has announced that Sgt. Darrell Mandamin of the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service will receive the Anishinabek Lifetime Achievement Award later this month. Sergeant Mandamin, who began his policing career in … Continue reading →