By Rosalind Russell – Several years and thousands of volunteer hours later, the North Channel Bike Park on Manitoulin Island is set for its big launch. The organization made up of volunteers have spent the last few years carrying out … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin OPP and Espanola Town Council, CAO Joseph Burke met with members of the Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 veterans and supporters to officially acknowledge the partnership and work by the Town of Espanola in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Two North Shore communities will be hosting flag raisings on Monday to mark Pride Month. Elliot Lake and Espanola council both proclaimed June as Pride Month. Both mayors and councils will host their flag-raising of the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A crisis worker with the Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service has been presented with a provincial award for her ongoing work with the agency. According to the release, Amanda Gibbons was presented the Attorney General Award for … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says there was a fire in the city on Wednesday and no injuries were reported. He says shortly after 11 a.m., the Elliot Lake Fire Department received a 911 call … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Potentia Renewables Incorporate, the company looking at installing a 141-megawatt solar facility on a 600-acre property roughly 14 kilometres outside of Massey, is beginning the public consultation process. The company is hosting public open houses next … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Late, the Espanola High School Girls Slo-pitch team competed in a tournament held in Sudbury, coming out on top to head to Northern Ontario finals. They kicked off the day going 3-1 with victories against Champlain, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – One of Espanola’s most popular events is being held in special memory of one of its long-time members, the late Rodney (Rodd) Junkala. (the J is silent, UNK-ah-la). Knights Cruisers Club President, Richard Stroud says they … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Government leaders including Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas will be attending an Intergovernmental Round Table Meeting focusing on the closure of the Nairn Center sawmill tomorrow. She says the discussion will focus on the recent announcement … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Renaissance Active Living Centre has found a location in Elliot Lake. at 6 Charles Walk. According to the release, the previous centre, which was located at 2 Veteran’s way, was sold and the … Continue reading →