By Rosalind Russell – Despite a serious injury, an Espanola teen is heading to the United States on a baseball scholarship. Eighteen-year-old Braiden Paul has been playing ball since he was ten years old, and is now heading to Chesapeake … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Municipalities across the districts, including Espanola and Elliot Lake, have raised the Pride Flag in recognition of Pride Month. Both municipalities made formal proclamations and raised the flags on Monday. The Town of Espanola also painted … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Nairn & Hyman Township Mayor Amy Mazey says it is a tough time for the community, but they are resilient and confident that with time and effort, the community will move forward. Mazey and township CAO … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola High School Spartans Athletic Banquet is set to go and is open to the public. EHS Athletic Director, Jason Jacques, says the banquet honouring excellence in athletics will be held Monday, June 8th. He … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has informed Canada Post that its members have voted to accept the tentative agreements for the Urban and RSMC (Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers) bargaining units. Canada Post President and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The First Annual Manitoulin Community Safety Day is set for this coming weekend, with dozens of safety providers participating. Co-organizer Kevin Spike says the day will feature over 40 safety organizations ranging from police to medical … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An internationally acclaimed Indigenous artist from Espanola, Michael ‘Cy’ (sigh) Cywink, passed away late last week. Cywink worked as an artist, curator, author, and muralist with his artwork showcasing his Indigenous heritage, including at local schools … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Wildfire season has begun with several fires within the Sudbury District including one just north of Nairn & Hyman Township. Fire services are responding to wildland fire Sudbury 2, which currently measures over 72 hectares. The … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The 23rd Knights Cruisers Car Club Annual Cruise-In was a huge success with nearly 200 vehicles from the 20th century on display, as well as Fire, OPP and Emergency Services vehicles. It is estimated well over … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre has received a donation of $50,000 from M’Chigeeng (CHA-giing) First Nation in support of physician recruitment and retention efforts across Manitoulin Island. M’Chigeeng Chief Glen Hare says the funds will support ongoing … Continue reading →