By Rosalind Russell – Skating and related programs are resuming at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex, thanks to the generosity of a neighbour. After an unexpected breakdown of the Zamboni earlier this week, the town had to cancel its skating … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Health Sciences North (HSN) officials say the respiratory and flu season has caused pressure and increased wait times. Emergency department medical director, Dr. Jeff Middaugh says HSN is seeing higher demand in its Emergency Department with … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Palliative Care & Elliot Lake Family Health Team is providing a space and a new support group to assist those going through the grief of losing a loved one. According to the release, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre’s two hospitals have both received a substantial donation from the Legion Provincial Command. Communication Lead Dawn Noble McCann says members of the provincial affiliations, the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command Branches … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – ‘Play it Forward Musical Entertainment and Comedy,’ organizer Kay Theaker is hosting a fundraiser for the men and women’s shelters in Elliot Lake early next month.   She says there is plenty of local talent taking part … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Blind River Public Library has launched its 100th anniversary celebrations with a new book, and cake. Library CEO, Jennifer Fortin says they officially launched their centennial celebrations on Monday with a cake and the release … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Provincial Command Branches and the Provincial Command Ladies’ Auxiliary Charitable Foundation presented funds to the Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre yesterday. Gary MacPherson, Zone H3 Commander, says the donation of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A newly incorporated citizen’s committee is taking legal action to prevent the demolishment of the Dean Lake Bridge east of Iron Bridge. Community Voices Committee Incorporated Chair, Mary Johnson says, the committee has filed an application … Continue reading →

She is not quite there yet, but Thessalon’s Shilo Rousseau is nearing her Olympic dream. Her home town wants to celebrate her hard work, ambition, and dedication to the sport of biathlon. Rousseau has been competing at the World Cup … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A 15-year-old resident of Espanola is hoping someone has a garage, so he can get to work … I know, right? What would a teen possibly want with a garage? Well, Alexander St. Pierre wants to … Continue reading →