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Manitoulin Island First Nation Chief dismissed – now suing in court
By Rosalind Russell – Just over a month ago, the Chief of a Manitoulin Island was dismissed from the position, and he is now suing. Morgen Hare says he was dismissed by M’Chigeeng First Nation band council on June 30th … Continue reading
MANITOULIN OPP ENGAGES COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVERS DURING OPERATION SAFE DRIVER WEEK
(ESPANOLA , ON) – A couple of weeks ago, from July 13 to 19, 2025, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in Operation Safe Driver Week, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and other road … Continue reading
Espanola Skating Club registrations now open
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Skating Club has opened registration for the 2025-2026 season. According to the release, spots are limited in both PreCanskate and Canskate programs. PreCanskate is for those skaters who cannot yet stand independently with … Continue reading
Third Annual Drug Awareness Walk set in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The Third Annual Drug Awareness Walk will be held in Espanola at the end of the month. Co-chair Linda Collins says the walk this year will take place at the Espanola Regional Recreation Centre. She says … Continue reading
Comprehensive Community Advisory Committee being put in place in Sheguiandah FN
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island community is looking for volunteers to sit on a new committee focused on community planning. According to the release, Sheguiandah First Nation is looking for up to six volunteers to sit on the … Continue reading
Rolling Barrage heading west
By Rosalind Russell – If you heard the roar of motorcycles in a very large group this past weekend, then it is likely you spotted the Rolling Barrage. The motorcyclists are taking part in a coast-to-coast ride east to west … Continue reading
GSPS Hosts Associate Solicitor General focusing on auto theft and bail reform
By Rosalind Russell – Late last week, the Greater Sudbury Police Service hosted Zee Hamid, the Associate Solicitor General for Auto Theft and Bail Reform, as part of his provincial Bail Reform initiative. He commended the service for their … Continue reading
Elliot Lake’s Little Warrior has passed away – Celebration of Life this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Little Warrior, seven-year-old Elijah Caden Hennessey, has passed away. Elijah was receiving care and waiting for surgery in the Cardiac Critical Care unit at SickKids Hospital in Toronto when he passed away last Thursday … Continue reading
Majority of CUPW-represented employees reject Canada Post’s final offers
By Rosalind Russell – The Canada Industrial Relations Board says a majority of employees represented by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have voted to reject Canada Post’s final offers to both the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban … Continue reading
Premier events taking place this weekend
By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island are the places to be with not one, but three premier holiday events. The annual Haweater Weekend kicked off in Little Current last night and has plenty of family … Continue reading

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