By Rosalind Russell – Kenjgewin Teg is offering another new program, this time focusing on trades. According to the release, the Manitoulin Island-based campus is offering TradeStart – Trades Foundations Pathways, which is a tuition-free, 28-week program. The program is … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The school bell rings in just over a month and the Retail Council of Canada and Caddle are studying trends on the $4.5 billion Canadian ‘Back-To-School’ market.  They say average household spending ranges from $600 to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It’s a couple of weeks away, but if you love hockey, you are going to want to take in Hockey Days on August 13 at the Old Mill Heritage Cente in Kagawong. Not only will there … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is investing $650,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to establish a new interactive water ecosystems exhibit that highlights Indigenous knowledge at Science North.  George Pirie, the Minister of Northern Economic Development … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – With about 45 Registered Dietician positions currently unfilled across the north, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine is celebrating the achievements of six new dietetics graduates.  A ceremony was held on Friday.   The grads are … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Area Museum is looking for entries to its annual art show and sale. According to the museum, the Jessie Burnside Art Show & Sale will feature artwork in multiple categories from paintings to sculpture … Continue reading →

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 →