By Rosalind Russell – The OPP says the Civic Holiday long weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the summer, and they’re set to patrol area highways and waterways.  Provincial police say they’ll focus on education and enforcement … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario says it’s at an impasse with the province on negotiating a central agreement.   In an update on social media, union president David Mastin says they couldn’t agree on scope … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canadian organizations are paying a record $7.1 million, on average, per data breach.  That’s according to the 2026 I-B-M Cost of a Data Breach Report.  Officials say it’s the highest level recorded since the study began. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Providence Bay will be abuzz with activity late in August for its 142nd running of THE Providence Bay Agricultural Fair. In 1884, the people of the community gathered to show off their prize fancy work, home … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg is offering another new program, this time focusing on trades. According to the release, the Manitoulin Island-based campus is offering TradeStart – Trades Foundations Pathways, which is a tuition-free, 28-week program. The program is … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The school bell rings in just over a month and the Retail Council of Canada and Caddle are studying trends on the $4.5 billion Canadian ‘Back-To-School’ market.  They say average household spending ranges from $600 to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It’s a couple of weeks away, but if you love hockey, you are going to want to take in Hockey Days on August 13 at the Old Mill Heritage Cente in Kagawong. Not only will there … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing $650,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to establish a new interactive water ecosystems exhibit that highlights Indigenous knowledge at Science North.  George Pirie, the Minister of Northern Economic Development … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – With about 45 Registered Dietician positions currently unfilled across the north, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine is celebrating the achievements of six new dietetics graduates.  A ceremony was held on Friday.   The grads are … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Area Museum is looking for entries to its annual art show and sale. According to the museum, the Jessie Burnside Art Show & Sale will feature artwork in multiple categories from paintings to sculpture … Continue reading →