By Rosalind Russell – He always planned to be a doctor, even in his home country of Nigeria, and is thrilled to be setting up a practice on Manitoulin Island. Dr. Akintayo Akindele, who prefers Dr. Akin, is a family … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – New data confirms homelessness in Northern Ontario Is accelerating faster than systems and communities can sustain. Mayor of Sables-Spanish Rivers and Chair of the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board, Kevin Burke says it is no surprise. He … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Members of the 75th Anniversary Espanola High School Committee have solidified plans for the gathering this coming July. Co-chair Richard Foucault says Friday night, July 3rd will be a wine and cheese night adding the reunion … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Community of Care Mental Health and Substance Use Committee is hosting Pop-Up Wellness Clinics at the Espanola Recreation Centre, offering accessible, informal wellness support for community members. Paola Oke, Commander of Community Paramedicine for … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A $1.85 million settlement in a class action lawsuit involving Keurig K-Cup single-serve coffee pods, machines or brewing systems has been approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.  It includes everyone in Canada who purchased … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says certain No Name brand Beef Burgers from Loblaw-related stores have been recalled because of E.coli contamination. Officials say 1.36 kilo boxes of the frozen burgers with a best before date … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Members of the 75th Espanola High School Anniversary Committee will be meeting this afternoon to firm up plans for early summer. According to co-chair Richard Foucault, the town will allow the reunion to be held at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinabe Spiritual Centre just south of Espanola is hosting an historic gathering this week. The centre, located on Lake Anderson, is part of a National Visitation of the sacred relics of St. Jean de Brébeuf … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Several homeowners in the Township of North Shore, most of them seniors, are upset with Canada Post and a change to their delivery, which means driving rather than local pickup. One resident from the Pronto subdivision … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Wintry weather did not stop a full house coming together last Friday at the Thessalon Curling Club for a watch party for Thessalon’s Shilo Rousseau and her attempt to attend the Olympics as a biathlon athlete. … Continue reading →