By Rosalind Russell – Gore Bay’s major long-term care facility project is moving along slightly ahead of schedule. According to the release, the work on the new St. Joseph’s Lodge of 64-beds is well underway. Designed with several residential wings, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A popular Manitoulin Island tourist attraction has been reopened with limited access. Bridal Veil Falls reopened last week for tourists and residents alike to enjoy. According to the release, this Spring’s floods caused major damage to … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Every year Food Banks Canada asks for a report from all Food Banks receiving government assistance…..this is called the Hunger Count, and the results are truly alarming. Ontario alone had just over 1 million clients.  33% … Continue reading →

By Rock Taylor – I want to begin with an apology for being so late with this thank you. For 26 years, people of Espanola, and Massey for a few years, have been faithfully putting money into the plastic “dog … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Blind River welcomed guests from across the region to mark the grand opening of a new treatment facility yesterday. Local MPP Bill Rosenberg says the new Benbowopka (BEN-bow-wah-pick-ka) Treatment Centre is a 16-bed, 17,000 square foot … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A special meeting of council and public information session will be held in September focusing on the closure of a fire hall in Nairn & Hyman Township. Fire Chief Richard Austin carried out a comprehensive review … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation has entered into a capacity funding agreement with Massey Solar Inc., an affiliate of Potentia Renewables Inc., to participate in the consultation process focusing on the Massey Solar Project. According to band … Continue reading →

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – The Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a drowning incident at Low Island Park in Little Current. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP received a call … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Photo bugs, get out those cameras and phones and start photographing the sites and everyday living in Baldwin Township. According to the release, the township is hosting a photo contest until December 15th to mark the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Blind River is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year and a local church has donated to the town to improve the playground at Sellers Beach. The Anglican Church Ladies donating funding for the installation of children’s … Continue reading →