By Rosalind Russell – Calling all cookie decorators, it’s Smile Cookie Time in support of the Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank. Volunteer Grant Lewis says last year, over $22,000 was raised to assist the organization, which is run by volunteers … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The operator of Manitoulin Island’s Chi-Cheemaun is looking for a new hand on the wheel. The Owen Sound Transportation Company, the Crown corporation that oversees operation of the province’s ferries, including the “Big Canoe” as it … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 189 in Blind River is asking veterans to do lunch. According to the release, the Let’s Do Lunch gathering is set for April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Vikings are prepping for their comeback and are looking forward to seeing their fans. The Northern Ontario Junior A Team took a hiatus due to the closure and renovation of the Rogers Arena … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Motorists are being asked to be vigilant when driving on local area roads. Conservation Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie are both reporting flooding throughout their jurisdictions. Following days of warmer temperatures and heavy melt, several roads … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Curcurbita Maxima is not the name of a disease, or a new car, or new dance step…but is the botanical name for a Giant Pumpkin.  Join the Espanola Gardeners as they welcome Jason Behm of Massey. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Provincial Police are implementing a seat belt campaign for the holiday weekend. East Algoma OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says their officers across Ontario will be conducting their Easter Long Weekend Seatbelt Campaign, which runs tomorrow … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Nickel District Kennel Club Incorporated will be hosting the premier national dog competitions this weekend. Club spokesperson, Richard Paquette, says the three days of furry competition will be held tomorrow, through to Sunday at the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The minimum wage is going up in Ontario.   Starting on Oct. 1, the province’s lowest wage earners will get a 35-cent bump up in their hourly pay — to $17.95 an hour.    The province says … Continue reading →