By Rosalind Russell – Doing the Happy Dance … Why is everybody so happy? After all it’s just a big red storage shed! But it is a lot more than that. Grant Lewis, the Espanola Lions Club spokesperson, says gathered … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Chelsea Solomon is the new Grief & Bereavement Program Coordinator for the Espanola, Manitoulin Island and North Shore Corridor under the guidance of the Victorian Order of Nurses branch headquartered in Espanola. Officials say with her guidance, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The grand opening of the new Cornerstone Homes was held in Espanola last Friday (October 17th).Brian Saunderson, the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing says the investment is helping strengthen the community … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Any band member of Serpent River First Nation has until six pm this evening to have their nomination in place for the election of Chief and Council.Electoral Officer Scott Jacobs says so far there are two … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon has appointed Marc Bédard as Director of Facility Services. Board chair Tom Michaud, says Bedard is recognized for his specialized training and expertise in infrastructure management, and will assume his new role … Continue reading →

(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – An injured person was located on Highway 6, resulting in a road closure while police conducted an investigation. On Thursday, September 28, 2025, at approximately 1:15 a.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell -Politicos and staff were on hand this morning for the grand official opening of the new apartment building, Cornerstone Homes, this morning. The Ontario government is supporting vulnerable people experiencing chronic homelessness in Espanola by investing $3,438,320 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Minister of Emergency Preparedness & Response, Jill Dunlop, and Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg visited firefighters in Espanola on Wednesday to present several pieces of equipment. Dunlop took a tour of the fire hall and announced … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola is hosting open houses to focus on economic diversification locally, and in the LaCloche Region. According to the release, KLB Consulting, on behalf of the Town of Espanola, will be hosting two in-person Open Houses … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given its approval to hiring a company to find funding for the Rogers Arena. At this week’s council meeting, Director of Finance Andrew Ault recommended to council that Political Intelligence, a public … Continue reading →