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Decoration Day this weekend on Manitoulin Island

By Rosalind Russell – Decoration Day will be held this weekend on Manitoulin Island. Legion members, families, and supporters will gather for the annual Decoration Day on Manitoulin Island this Sunday, June 7. There will be the laying of wreaths … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Passage Ride this Saturday

By Rosalind Russell – Some 200 cyclists will be on the road on Manitoulin Island this weekend. According to Manitoulin Cycling, this weekend, cyclists from across the country and overseas will be taking to the road on Highway 540 between … Continue reading

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Talking roads on The Hill

By Rosalind Russell – Northern Ontario and rural municipal leaders are making sure transportation infrastructure in our neck of the woods remains part of the national conversation. Several groups, including the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, sat down with Federal … Continue reading

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BMO’s $200,000 gift helps build new St. Joseph’s Lodge and supports transportation for older adults on Manitoulin Island

By Rosalind Russell – The St. Joseph’s Foundation on Manitoulin Island has received $200,000 from BMO in support of the redevelopment of St. Joseph’s Lodge in Gore Bay and transportation that helps older adults on Manitoulin Island access services. Foundation … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Island police chief receives leadership recognition

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police has named a Manitoulin Island police chief as a leader worthy of recognition. Wikwemikong Police Service Chief Ron Gignac was presented with the Leadership Award from the Ontario Association … Continue reading

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Structure fire and potential bush fire in Spanish put out with assistance of MNRF

By Rosalind Russell – The Spanish Fire Department were successful in putting out a structure fire on Monday. According to the release, around 1:35 pm Monday firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on Beckerton Shooting Range Rd at Grassy … Continue reading

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Espanola teen heading to the United States for baseball

By Rosalind Russell – Despite a serious injury, an Espanola teen is heading to the United States on a baseball scholarship. Eighteen-year-old Braiden Paul has been playing ball since he was ten years old, and is now heading to Chesapeake … Continue reading

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Communities/schools/health organizations recognize Pride Month

By Rosalind Russell – Municipalities across the districts, including Espanola and Elliot Lake, have raised the Pride Flag in recognition of Pride Month. Both municipalities made formal proclamations and raised the flags on Monday. The Town of Espanola also painted … Continue reading

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Round table/town hall discusses support for Interfor employees and communities

By Rosalind Russell – Nairn & Hyman Township Mayor Amy Mazey says it is a tough time for the community, but they are resilient and confident that with time and effort, the community will move forward. Mazey and township CAO … Continue reading

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Espanola High School Spartans Athletic Banquet next week

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola High School Spartans Athletic Banquet is set to go and is open to the public. EHS Athletic Director, Jason Jacques, says the banquet honouring excellence in athletics will be held Monday, June 8th. He … Continue reading

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