By Rosalind Russell – An anonymous donor has made a $750,000 donation in memory of the late Joanne Smith who was a champion for saving the Mindemoya Old School on Manitoulin Island. Jan McQuay, the president of the Friends of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola council has given its approval to a voting method for the upcoming municipal and school board elections.   The council passed a bylaw on Tuesday evening, authorizing the use of online and telephone voting … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre’s new CEO, Martin Lees, is looking forward to overseeing the operation of the hospital following the retirement of former CEO Jane Battistelli. Lees says having her mentorship over the last … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Harvest Kitchen in Elliot Lake offers pay-what-you-can meals to those in need in the city, but a recent theft will make that difficult. The organization experienced a theft on Tuesday and officials say it makes it … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Up to 40 local businesses in Elliot Lake will be taking part in a business showcase this weekend. According to the release, the businesses will be coming together for the Elliot Lake Local Business Showcase at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval to a quote for the Squashing Out Gender Inequality Project. Manager of Community and Recreation Bailey Bouwmeester says the town was successful in securing funding for $96,500 to update the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University faculty members will be in a legal strike position on January 19. According to the release, back in December, the university issued a no board report to the Laurentian University Faculty Association when bargaining … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – He always planned to be a doctor, even in his home country of Nigeria, and is thrilled to be setting up a practice on Manitoulin Island. Dr. Akintayo Akindele, who prefers Dr. Akin, is a family … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – New data confirms homelessness in Northern Ontario Is accelerating faster than systems and communities can sustain. Mayor of Sables-Spanish Rivers and Chair of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board, Kevin Burke says it is no surprise. He … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Members of the 75th Anniversary Espanola High School Committee have solidified plans for the gathering this coming July. Co-chair Richard Foucault says Friday night, July 3rd will be a wine and cheese night adding the reunion … Continue reading →