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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has informed Canada Post that its members have voted to accept the tentative agreements for the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. Canada Post President and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The First Annual Manitoulin Community Safety Day is set for this coming weekend, with dozens of safety providers participating. Co-organizer Kevin Spike says the day will feature over 40 safety organizations ranging from police to medical … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An internationally acclaimed Indigenous artist from Espanola, Michael ‘Cy’ (sigh) Cywink, passed away late last week. Cywink worked as an artist, curator, author, and muralist with his artwork showcasing his Indigenous heritage, including at local schools … Continue reading →