By Rosalind Russell – Two local area schools are receiving funding from the World Wildlife Fund for pollination projects. Biidaaban school in Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation and Espanola High School are receiving funds from the WWF – Canada Go Wild … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory has a new member of staff taking on the position of Director of Child and Family Services. Anna McGregor who has lived off and on her home First Nation of Wiikwemkoong, says she … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A fundraiser has been organized to assist a Manitoulin Island robotics team to earn funds for upcoming competitions. A Breakfast & Robot Demo fundraiser will be taking place on Saturday, March 15th at the Freshwater Community … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has been successful in filling the Director of Finance role and will welcome the new treasurer, Andrew Ault this spring. According to the release, Ault brings a wealth of expertise in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – With the impending rainfall and winter storm warnings in the local area, school buses have been cancelled in Espanola, Massey, Sudbury and Manitoulin Island. Schools are still open however, so any parents or guardians who drop … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Death is not the most pleasant of conversations, but the Espanola Health and Area Family Health Team wants to make it a subject to not only help people make the most of their finite lives, but … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has launched the Explore Elliot Lake Tourism Initiative. According to the release, the initiative will involve a community wide survey as well as in person community engagement events with the goal … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly says Canada is ready to retaliate, now that U-S President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Canadian imports.   Trump said yesterday the penalties, 25 per cent on everything except energy, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – March is Fraud Prevention Month across Canada and to help increase awareness, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre will be offering sessions in the area. The centre says they’re hosting the sessions in partnership with Cambrian College, and attendees … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg has teamed up with Cambrian College in collaboration with Transport Training Centres of Canada to provide a new on-hands heavy equipment operator program to a local First Nation. According to Beverley Roy, the president of … Continue reading →