By Rosalind Russell – Despite the rain this past Saturday, the newly revived Kiwanis Club of Elliot Lake, hosted a successful Community Cleanup in and around the Kiwanis Park. Vice-president Erin Brunelle, who also owns the Tim Hortons franchise in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – To close Catholic Education Week last week, an Elliot Lake school unveiled a new mural to celebrate the city. Education superintendent, Julie Chenard Azzi says the mural at École catholique Georges Vanier pays tribute to the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Liberal party has its first leadership candidate.  Toronto area MPP Lee Fairclough wants to replace interim leader John Fraser, who’s been in the post since Bonnie Crombie resigned in January.  Fairclough is a first-time MPP.  Before … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Lancer Dome in Sudbury reopens today.  Rainbow District School Board business superintendent Adam Guibault says the dome, which collapsed following a major snow storm in late March re-opens for school and community use today. He … Continue reading →

By Christopher Clark – Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of lifelong conditions that cause chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and in some cases indeterminate colitis. These diseases inflame the lining … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – If you love moto-cross, rev up that engine, the season begins in the local area this weekend. The Massey Agricultural Society has opened up its moto-cross course at the fairgrounds with practices beginning this weekend. Anyone … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Water filtration has returned to normal at a Webbwood housing property, so a boil water advisory has been removed. Manitoulin-Sudbury District Social Services oversees the C.A. MacMillan property in Webbwood. The agency states they were informed … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is lowering the age you can access publicly funded colorectal cancer screening.  As of July 1, officials say the age will be lowered from 50 to 45, and to 40 for those at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s long-time Fire Chief Mike Pichor is retiring at the end of the month. Pichor, who has been involved in fire services for over 40 years, the last 20 or so as fire chief, will formally … Continue reading →