By Rosalind Russell – A local MPP will be taking in a day of talks in the North Shore Corridor focusing on wildfire season. Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas says she will be attending the Wildfire Preparedness Day community gathering … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola capped off National Volunteer Week sharing an evening of sweet treats and entertainment with around 100 local volunteers last night. Town staff were on hand to greet local volunteers from various organizations … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It’s Education Week and schools in our districts will be hosting various events to mark the milestone. Rainbow District School Board Education Director Bruce Bourget says schools will mark Education Week from May 4 to 8 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A cyclist will be cruising the roads at the end of the month to raise money for health care. Manitoulin Health Centre CEO, President Paula Fields says community-driven initiatives play an important role in strengthening healthcare … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Rotary Club of Elliot Lake held a special dinner earlier this week to honour a couple who have made contributions over the years. Club President John Quackenbush says every year the club chooses to recognize … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, announced this morning the appointment of Reverend Roch Martin, a priest of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, as the next Bishop of Timmins. He succeeds Bishop Serge Poitras, who has … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg was in Espanola yesterday to meet with several municipal leaders for funding announcements. Among the stops was at Boogie Mountain to announce nearly $200,000 from the NOHFC and $65,000 from LAMBAC for … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Minor Hockey Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting next week. EMHA President, Kim Armstrong, says the meeting will focus hold elections for vice-president and treasurer and there will also be discussion around … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre is welcoming two new physicians and a registered dietician to its staff on Manitoulin Island. According to the release, Dr. Kristina Barabas, Dr. Jun Park, and Registered Dietitian Jenelle McAuley will be … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP are investigating the discovery of several deceased domestic animals. Constable Bev Gauthier says last Thursday evening, officers responded to an animal cruelty complaint after a cardboard box containing deceased domestic animals was discovered … Continue reading →