By Rosalind Russell – Yesterday, the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing announced financial assistance through the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program for those affected by flooding including Billings Township. However, Central Manitoulin was denied the funding. The … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – You can bring light, love, and hope to dispel the darkness of blood cancers, according to Elliot Lake volunteer, Darla Hennessy. Hennessy says at the Light The Night event coming to the city next month, the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A veteran who served in both the American Army in Vietnam and in the Canadian Navy is in Washington, District of Columbia, for a unique reunion of Vietnam vets marking the 50th anniversary of the end … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – To enhance ongoing communication with families, the Rainbow District School Board has launched the Edsby communications platform in all Rainbow Schools. In recent weeks, parents/guardians received an email invitation to activate their Edsby account. Parents/guardians who … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Curling Bananas Charity Bonspiel is set for Halloween weekend in support of the Northern Ontario Families of Children with Cancer. The Espanola Curling Club’s Logan Emiry says this is the first time they are hosting … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A unique art display opens in Blind River today, featuring Indigenous artists from across the Algoma District. The Timber Village Museum is hosting the special art show & sale celebrating original artwork, including Cecil Youngfox, Conrad … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Fifth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon hosted by Moose 99.3 FM in Espanola has raised over $12,000 in monetary donations and donated items. The radiothon has raised over $4,500 so far, and counting, to be … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Memorial Walk is being held tomorrow in Wiikwemkoong to mark the passing of Anthony Mandamin twenty years ago. According to the Wikwemikong Tribal Police, Mandamin was killed in a hit-and-run on September 16, 2006, in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Homelessness is disproportionately affecting the North, according to a new report by the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario, which shows that four of the top ten areas with the highest rates of homelessness are located in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award is given annually to Indigenous Junior (12 years old and younger) and Senior (13 to 18 years old) students for their creative writing talent in three geographic categories: … Continue reading →