By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service is welcoming Anthony Kilburn as Staff Sergeant and the new Divisional Commander for the Support and Logistics Division. Police Chief Ron Gignac says Kilburn brings more than 20 years of dedicated … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An education technology software company is ensuring its security measures will be strengthened following a cyber attack that impacted millions of Canadian students, parents and school staff. PowerSchool met with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada’s premiers are working on a mutual recognition agreement which would eliminate barriers and open up free trade across the country. Officials say the goal is to have the agreement in place by December. The 13 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Tim Hortons says thank you for supporting Camp Day to the tune of $13 million nationally. Collectively our five franchises in Blind River, Espanola, Elliot Lake, McKerrow and Little Current, raised just over $24,000. 100 per … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has released the details of its annual herbicide forest project for the local area. According to MNR spokesperson Darren Tree the public can inspect the planned herbicide project for the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting the first measles infection in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts since 2014. Officials say the affected individual is an infant who was too young to have been vaccinated. Public … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Fraser Institute says 42% of the average Canadian family’s income went to taxes last year.   The think tank says that’s more than what they spent on housing, food and clothing combined.   The basic … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – It is mid summer and while most of us are pursuing summer activities, there are many dedicated volunteers getting ready for winter!! These would be members of the Espanola Snowmobile Club who are brushing trails, clearing … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin OPP was on the scene of a serious collision on Highway 6 near Goat Island Road in the Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Township last night. On Monday night at approximately 6:15 p.m., the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College Espanola is offering a free one-week Intro to Welding Course next month.The hands-on course is designed for beginners covering welding safety, techniques and tools.No experience is necessary, but interested persons have to register.The program … Continue reading →