By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Elks 49th Annual Hamper Fund was phenomenal this year … just over $10,000 raised and donations are still coming in. The average hamper filled with a turkey and all the fixings for a complete … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Last week, more than 460 Francophone students from 19 elementary and secondary schools from across Northern Ontario gathered in Sudbury to take part in Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon 2025 Franco-du-Nord Volleyball Tournament.  Education director, Tom Michaud … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Mayor of Gore Bay, Ron Lane, has welcomed a third new doctor to the community. Lane says their new physician is Dr. Wendy Davie who has now settled in the community and has now opened … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake is celebrating a major milestone after receiving Accreditation with Commendation from Accreditation Canada.  President and CEO Kelli-Ann Lemieux says the accreditation reflects the dedication of the people who make … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & Districts acting Medical Officer of Health and CEO Dr. Mustafa Hirji released some data on opioid deaths last week. He says most local drug poisoning deaths in the districts are in private … Continue reading →

By Beth McVey – Espanola Elks #346 presented cheque to Espanola Hospital Auxiliary. This money was raised at the fall Elimination dinner draw. 

By Rosalind Russell – The first High School Arm Wrestling Tournament in the North was held this week hosted by Espanola High School. There were 56 athletes entered into the Spanish River Invitational with representation from three schools: Espanola High, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – There will be plenty of purple to be seen on Saturday at the Espanola Mall. The Espanola Elks are hosting their 49th Annual Christmas Hamper Fund Drive to raise funds to feed an average of 150 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network has been able to introduce a new piece of vital equipment at its Richards Landing–Matthews Site According to the release, the Emergency Department has a new Root Masimo Vitals Machine, an … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says there’s a lot to like with new federal measures to support Canada’s steel and softwood lumber industries.   Among other things, the federal plan includes strengthened protections for domestic producers, expanded financial supports for companies … Continue reading →