By Rosalind Russell – This year is the 100th anniversary of the Old Mill in Kagawong on Manitoulin Island, and the museum is looking to the public for help preparing for a commemorative display. Curator Rick Nelson says ceremonial events … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council had asked the staff to come back with a municipal budget that would save some money when it was determined the draft budget, delivered over two weeks ago, was sitting at a 5.99 percent … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Lights are now up on the highway in Spanish. It comes after years of advocating by the town to the province who have asked lights to be erected along the west entrance of town. Tt took … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is offering lifeguard courses to fill its roster for the pool. Registration is now open for the National Lifeguard Course. The prerequisites include Bronze Cross and being at least 15 years of age. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Fighting an invasive plant on Manitoulin Island is entering its 10th year. The effort is manned by volunteers and overseen by coordinator Judith Jones. She says Invasive Phragmites is a very tall grass that has been … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Skating Club is hosting their Annual Skating Carnival with the theme It Is Time. It will be held on Saturday, March 1st at 7:00pm.  The show will not only feature the club’s skaters, but will … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An All-Candidates debate for the provincial election is being held on Manitoulin Island next week. The Manitoulin Expositor is hosting the debate on Wednesday, February 12th at the Freshwater Community Church in Mindemoya (behind the grocery … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A four-day conference, the Indigenous Lands Symposium 2025, focusing on forestry got underway in Sault Ste. Marie yesterday. Shah Mohamed, the senior project manager with the organizer Wahkohtowin (Mee-yo wah-KOH-toh-win) Development, says there are over 280 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It is February and the Elliot Lake Food Bank annual statement shows a marked increase in assistance, which means it needs ongoing support to fill the shelves. According to the release, they appreciate the work done … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Firefighters are being praised by the local food bank and Feed Ontario for their diligence in supporting the Elliot Lake Emergency Food Bank. The Feed Ontario network has named the contingent of volunteers as … Continue reading →