By Rosalind Russell – An honourary procession will be part of the Celebration of Life being held today to mark the passing of the late Wayne Ashton of Espanola. Ashton was one of Canada’s longest-serving volunteer firefighters retiring two years … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s mayor welcomed visitors to the Mental Health Fair held at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex.  Mayor Doug Gervais shared words of welcome to the wider community at the raising of the flag yesterday to mark … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Township of the North Shore Fire Department battled hotspots yesterday.  Fire Chief Matt Simon says a residence on Riverview Road on the west side of the Serpent River was totally engulfed in flames on Tuesday … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Starting in October 2024, Carrefour Options+Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s continuing education school, will once again offer the Personal Support Worker in Sudbury.   Board communication officer Paul de la Riva says the program is being offered to students 18 years … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Vale Base Metals has committed to a five-year funding agreement with Laurentian University to support long-term monitoring of Sudbury area ecosystems.  The Cooperative Freshwater Ecology Unit at the Vale Living with Lakes Centre at Laurentian University will receive $960,000 over the next five … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – There is a grassroots movement in Elliot Lake to enter the Kraft Hockeyville contest.  City officials say they’re doing their part by promoting the event pointing out if they win, they could bring home $250,000, which would help with repairs to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – While one outbreak has been declared over, another has broken out at another Elliot Lake institution.  St. Joseph’s General Hospital CEO Jeremy Stevenson says the outbreak of influenza at the Camillus Centre has been declared over … Continue reading →

(SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS TOWNSHIP, ON) – The Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking the public’s assistance in a break and enter investigation.   On January 18, 2024, shortly before 4:00 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP responded to a report of a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Arrangements for the Celebration of Life for Espanola’s own Wayne Ashton will be held this week. Ashton who served 50 years as a volunteer firefighter in Espanola was well known for his other work including a … Continue reading →