By Rosalind Russell – Moto-cross is returning to the Massey Agricultural Fair. A couple of years ago, the Massey Agricultural Society decided not to host moto-cross, which had been a staple of the fair since 1992, but cancelled due to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Loblaw outlets in Espanola and Elliot Lake joined their peers across Canada this weekend to break a Guinness World Record. On Saturday, June 14th at exactly 12 noon Parmigiano Reggiano joined Loblaw Companies to achieve a new … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake will be featured on a summer television show sharing local history. TV Ontario filmed an episode on Elliot Lake last summer for Crossroads: Beyond Boom & Bust”. Janice MarteIl, who headed up the McIntyre Powder … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario NDP has introduced amendments to two key bills focusing on transportation: the Highway Safety Act and the Public Transportation & Highway Improvement Act. The amendments are to ensure that the scales and inspection sites … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post has received notice the Minister of Jobs and Families has approved its request for a ratification vote to take place on the company’s final offers to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, using her … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Jehovah Witnesses across the province including many from Espanola are gathering in Sault Ste. Marie this weekend. Ian Russell, a local spokesperson says up to 2,000 people will attend the three-day gathering at the GFL Arena … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Three people have been arrested and multiple stolen electronics recovered following two search warrants by the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service on Wednesday.  Police chief Ron Gignac says the warrants were part of an ongoing investigation into … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Under municipal bylaw, if a company will be making noise during the hours the Noise Bylaw is in effect, they must ask for an exception under the statute. To that end, Special Projects Manager Joel Yusko … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Over 200 seniors were served by members of council or municipal staff at this year’s luncheon in Espanola. The Town of Espanola hosted the annual Senior’s Appreciation Day and Luncheon at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Over 100 Espanola High School Grade Nine students attended seminars yesterday morning with local business and career leaders from the area. Deborah De Melo, the Coordinator for the provincial Gateway to the Trades Program, says the … Continue reading →