By Rosalind Russell – North Shore corridor’s Laura Courtemanche has founded a free garden club to support and educate people about food growing and making preserves. She says the idea behind it is the World War II Victory Gardens, focusing … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon says two new student trustees will begin their term for the 2026-2027 school year on August 1st. Emilie Philippe, a grade 11 student at École secondaire catholique l’Horizon in Val Caron, … Continue reading →

By Terri Noble – Espanola, ON — February 9, 2026 — The Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce a generous donation of $174,500 from Unifor Action Centre. This significant contribution will directly support the hospital’s Palliative Care Team … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – For the first time in Espanola High School history, the Senior Boys Basketball team returned home as NOSSA Champions. The boys competed in Sault Ste. Marie against the top ‘A’ schools from Sudbury, North Bay and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg visited leaders in Sagamok-Anishinabek First Nation and Massey last week to announce funding for major waterworks. Rosenberg says the Ontario government is investing just over $1.8-million dollars to rehabilitate and repair the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government is providing $479,603 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation to help the Mindemoya Curling Club upgrade its facility. The Mindemoya Curling Club, a volunteer-run not-for-profit organization, is using the funding to replace … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma Public Health presented its 2025 Public Health Champion – Early Years Edition recipients with their awards at their February Board of Health meeting last week. Dr. Jennifer Loo, the Medical Officer of Health, says the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The I. M. Rare & Aware Skateathon held in Espanola last Saturday has raised nearly $56,000 and counting Parents, Alex and Kelsey McKechnie, has hosted the event since their daughter, Iris Mae, was diagnosed with Pompe … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Volunteers have come together to organize an inaugural fishing derby in memory of a North Shore resident who died from suicide last year. Organizer Rosie Podlatis, says it was a hard year for many people with … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ottawa is committing $1.55 billion to a program that ensures First Nations children have equal access to the care and services they need to live healthy, happy lives. The federal funding will renew Jordan’s Principle until … Continue reading →