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New volleyball league moving forward in Espanola 

By Rosalind Russell – The call out for interest in a new volleyball league in Espanola for girls has been so successful, organizer Torrie Trottier says they will be looking at forming four teams.  Trottier says there will be two … Continue reading

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New English Public school being built in Blind River given a regional name 

By Rosalind Russell – Trustees of the Algoma District School Board have approved a new name for their new JK to grade 12 school that is to be built in Blind River this year.  Trustee Debbie Shamas, who represents Blind River, says the school … Continue reading

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Manitoulin Island municipality looking for interested individuals to fill council vacancy 

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island municipality will be filling a vacant council seat by appointment through letters of interest.  Billings Township received word that Councillor Jim Cahill resigned his position in mid-December, but no reason for his resignation … Continue reading

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Former Espanola resident pens novel being turned into a movie 

By Rosalind Russell – A former Espanola High School student who now works for the federal government in Ottawa has penned some books in her spare time and one of them is now being turned into a movie.  Amy Lea’s … Continue reading

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Talking about death is a matter of life 

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Family Health Team says a forum will focus on talking about how death is a matter of life.  Team spokesperson Jennifer Burden says a meeting focusing on advance care planning will be held early … Continue reading

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Funding to crack down on crime on Manitoulin Island   

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is fighting back against crime on Manitoulin Island by investing $300,000 in crime prevention initiatives.   That’s according to Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli, who says the funds were forfeited to the province as proceeds of crime … Continue reading

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Elliot Lake EDO advocates for new economic development plan 

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Economic Development Officer, Steve Antunes, says he is working on a new economic development plan that will bring in new technologies, create new partnerships and advocate for promotion and tourism of the city.   Antunes … Continue reading

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CAMSAFE PROGRAM LAUNCHES IN ESPANOLA AND MANITOULIN AREA

Help to reduce time officers spend searching for footage and join us in creating a safer community! (ESPANOLA, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has implemented the CAMSafe program. CAMSafe is a program aimed at creating a database … Continue reading

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January 17 & 18: Rainbow Schools host Kindergarten Information Nights

Rainbow Schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin will host Kindergarten Information Nights for students starting school this fall. All parents/guardians and their children are welcome. Information Nights will take place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 17, … Continue reading

EAST ALGOMA OPP SEEK ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING 5-YEAR-OLD GIRL

  (BLIND RIVER, ON) – On January 15, 2024, shortly after 10:30 a.m., the East Algoma OPP received a report of a missing person from Mississauga First Nation. Police were advised that 5-year-old Nakina BOYER and mother departed their residence … Continue reading

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