By Rosalind Russell – Life is a highway for the NDP over the next little while.  They’re taking a northern road trip along Highways 11 and 17 — highlighting dangers, documenting concerns and pushing the government to act before more … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – At the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention, Vale Base Metals and the United Steelworkers Local 6500 announced a $450,000 pledge to Laurentian University. According to the release, the funding will support the creation of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – North Shore corridor’s Laura Courtemanche has founded a free garden club to support and educate people about food growing and making preserves. She says the idea behind it is the World War II Victory Gardens, focusing … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon says two new student trustees will begin their term for the 2026-2027 school year on August 1st. Emilie Philippe, a grade 11 student at École secondaire catholique l’Horizon in Val Caron, … Continue reading →

By Terri Noble – Espanola, ON — February 9, 2026 — The Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce a generous donation of $174,500 from Unifor Action Centre. This significant contribution will directly support the hospital’s Palliative Care Team … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – For the first time in Espanola High School history, the Senior Boys Basketball team returned home as NOSSA Champions. The boys competed in Sault Ste. Marie against the top ‘A’ schools from Sudbury, North Bay and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg visited leaders in Sagamok-Anishinabek First Nation and Massey last week to announce funding for major waterworks. Rosenberg says the Ontario government is investing just over $1.8-million dollars to rehabilitate and repair the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is providing $479,603 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help the Mindemoya Curling Club upgrade its facility. The Mindemoya Curling Club, a volunteer-run not-for-profit organization, is using the funding to replace … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health presented its 2025 Public Health Champion – Early Years Edition recipients with their awards at their February Board of Health meeting last week. Dr. Jennifer Loo, the Medical Officer of Health, says the … Continue reading →