By Rosalind Russell – It was a full house at Espanola High School yesterday for their annual Jump Day welcoming grade niners and new students to the school. Teachers were available to talk about class schedules, provide tours, help find … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais welcomed his council, municipal staff and supporters to the raising of the flag marking September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month yesterday morning. Moose Morning host, Rosalind Russell, who also sits on the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police will host a bridge dedication ceremony this Friday in Little Current. The bridge dedication honours the late Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh, who died in the line of duty on November 19, 2020, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Renaissance Active Living Centre showed off its new digs yesterday, celebrating with cake, snacks, ribbon-cutting and a generous donation. Dozens of supporters attended the grand reopening of the organization in its new quarters at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – 2027 is not that far away, so the Township of Baldwin is beginning its 100th anniversary celebration with a photo contest highlighting the diversity, history and beauty of the municipality. According to the township, the contest … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Grade 12 students Sadie Gardiner of Lockerby Composite School and Tehya Montgomery of LaSalle Secondary School will serve as Student Trustees on the Rainbow District School Board for the 2026-2027 School Year.  Board Chair David Farrow … Continue reading →

Issued: Monday, August 31, 2026 Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received confirmation that an American Crow in the Espanola area has tested positive for West Nile virus. The last infected bird reported was in 2025. “The last person confirmed to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Agricultural Society Ambassador for 2026 is focusing on a career in veterinary medicine.  Seventeen-year-old Jasmina Capan, a graduate of Espanola High School, is off to veterinary school this September with a crown in hand, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $277 million in the second quarter of 2026, as labour stability supported customer confidence and an early-stage recovery of the Parcels business. According to the release, the second-quarter loss … Continue reading →