By Rosalind Russell – First Nations leadership from across Ontario is voicing their opposition to the Ford government’s omnibus Bill 5, warning that it threatens inherent rights, Treaty obligations and sovereignty.   They are calling on the province to immediately … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A new Ontario Provincial Police detachment for Espanola is part of a larger announcement.Last Friday, Solicitor General Michael Kerzner announced the Ontario government is building 12 new detachments and a regional headquarters in Thunder Bay.He says … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Rainbow District School Board honoured its dedicated employees and community partners across the Manitoulin and Sudbury Districts with the presentation of its annual awards last week.In our local area, The William N. Roman Teacher of the … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – What has 18 teams, 225 kids, dedicated coaches, skill development, tournaments, healthy exercise and most importantly fun? Espanola Minor Soccer!  Their season starts May 26th and ends July 17th, and includes all of the above! The … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has launched a new online community reporting system designed to enhance public safety and strengthen community relations.Police Chief Ron Gignac says the platform will enable residents to report non-emergency incidents directly … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – As part of the Ontario government’s plan to build a strong mining industry and integrated battery supply chain, the province is providing funding to Cambrian College at its main campus in Sudbury.The College is to receive … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has launched a nationwide overtime ban for employees in both the Urban and the Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units. This is a legal strike action and means that … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Greater Sudbury Police is investigating a fire at a vacant Sudbury hospital that took place Wednesday night. Police Communications Kaitlyn Dunn says around 10:00 p.m. on May 21st, the 9-1-1 Emergency Communications Centre received a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts has welcomed some local representation on its board. Aligned with its commitment to reconciliation and advancing Public Health’s Indigenous Engagement Governance ReconciliAction Framework, the board welcomed Angela Recollet as Greater Sudbury … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A new initiative is bringing digital learning directly to seniors in Elliot Lake. The CyberSmarts for Seniors Project is delivered by Raknas Inc., a local corporation, in collaboration with Golden Voices, the seniors-focused division of the … Continue reading →