By Rosalind Russell – The local Algoma Manitoulin Progressive Conservative MPP has his first official appointment with the Ford government. Local MPP Bill Rosenberg will join MPP Paul Vickers in their new role as parliamentary assistants to the Minister of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A protocol that began with preventing and responding to tragic events in schools continues to serve the City of Greater Sudbury, Espanola, and Manitoulin Island with 33 protocol partners.  Partners from the local school boards, post-secondary … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Eleven Ontario colleges, including Cambrian, are teaming up to fight tariff threats and strengthen the province’s role as Canada’s economic engine.   The small, northern and rural colleges have launched the Ontario Regional Economic Workforce and Innovation … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has appointed William McCaffrey as the new Chief Building Official According to the release, he has over 25 years of experience in the construction and regulatory field. McCaffrey has a long-standing … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Hydro One has launched a grant to help communities impacted by the recent ice storm access essential needs as they begin to rebuild.  Officials say Indigenous communities and municipalities can apply for the Ice Storm 2025 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ministry of Northern Economic Development and Growth is a new portfolio in the provincial cabinet. The minister in charge, Timmins MPP George Pirie, indicates that “this is our time”. He says we talked about that … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario’s top 16-year-old U16 female skier, Ava Currie, hails from Walford and the Massey area, trains in Elliot Lake and goes to school in Espanola, but it’s the slopes where she wants to be. Currie has … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – North Shore Search & Rescue based out of Sudbury and Espanola is hosting a recruitment drive. Unit spokesperson Adam Page says they are looking for auxiliary members to assist with fundraising, general maintenance, administration, and logistics. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Most of the main highways across Northern Ontario have reopened, including Highway 17 and Highway 6. All school buses are running this morning. Yesterday’s fierce winter storm literally closed every highway across Northern Ontario. Some motorists … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province is looking to protect the economy, businesses and workers from the impact of U-S tariffs.  Premier Doug Ford announced $11 billion in relief and support measures to – quote – “weather the storm’ and … Continue reading →