By Rosalind Russell – Ottawa is getting an overall D grade from Food Banks Canada for its poverty reduction efforts.  Its latest Poverty Report Card gives failing grades for unemployment and food insecurity – with a C for legislative process. … Continue reading →

One of summer’s most popular sports will continue indoors throughout the winter in Espanola. Registration for winter soccer gets underway tonight from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm this evening, and again next Thursday, Sept 25th at the Espanola Regional Recreation … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – In a statement, Canada Post says they are disappointed in the Canadian Union of Postal Worker’s decision to ban the delivery of neighbourhood mail, which we only learned about through their news conference. According to the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province is investing $180,000 in projects led by the Manitoulin Streams Improvement Association to protect and strengthen creeks and rivers on the island. Officials say the money will go to rehabilitate Blue Jay Creek through … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Two local youth are recipients of the James Bartleman Indigenous Youth Creative Writing Award. According to the release, the award is given annually to Indigenous Junior (12 years old and younger) and Senior (13 to 18 years old) students … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Two Blind River schools are preparing for the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag on September 25th. Last week, École Saint-Joseph and École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River each welcomed the identity-building team from … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A large contingent of runners who didn’t mind getting a little dirty, took part in the annual Mud Run at Boogie Mountain in Espanola on Sunday morning. General Manager Tom Hutchinson says around 70 people took … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has undertaken its annual fall water main swabbing program. According to Public Works, staffers began the work last night and will carrying out the work during overnight hours from nine pm to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Arts & Heritage Club is celebrating 50 years of being part of the community by taking a step, or two, back in time. According to the release, a new exhibition exploring five decades … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Sixty registered nurses and one nurse practitioner are hoping to see conciliation talks that start today lead to a new contract. According to the Ontario Nurses’ Association provincial president, Erin Arris there has been only three … Continue reading →