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Interfor indefinitely cutting operations at Nairn Centre
By Rosalind Russell – Interfor says it will be indefinitely cutting operations at Nairn Centre. In a release to the Moose, company vice-president of corporate communication & government relations Svetlana Kayumova says Interfor has made the difficult decision to indefinitely curtail … Continue reading
Inaugural Espanola High School Eco-Fair highlight for Earth Day
By Rosalind Russell – Hundreds of students took in the inaugural Espanola High School Eco-Fair, as part of Earth Day 2026. Businesses, volunteer organizations and educational institutions spent the day with students talking about job opportunities related to the environment sector … Continue reading
Elliot Lake Fire Department responds to residential fire – occupant in hospital – two pets lost
Elliot Lake Fire Chief John Thomas says fire fighters were dispatched to a fire on Westhill Rd yesterday. He says upon arrival, the fire department crew was able to extinguish the fire quickly adding the home sustained extensive smoke damage … Continue reading
Roll-out on expanding Highways 11 and 17 gets Queen’s Park attention
By Rosalind Russell – A private members motion declaring the expansion and modernization of highways 11 and 17 a project of national significance has passed at Queens Park.Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof’s motion received approval a day after two Conservative ministers … Continue reading
Mindemoya Hospital remains temporarily closed due to flooding
By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre advises that the Mindemoya Hospital, including the Emergency Department, remains temporarily closed under a Code Grey due to recent community flooding.Officials say as the municipality continues its recovery, specific infrastructure and safety … Continue reading
Greater Sudbury Mayor declares State of Emergency
By Rosalind Russell – The mayor of Greater Sudbury has declared a State of Emergency in the city.Paul Lefebvre says based on the current conditions and updated water level projections from Conservation Sudbury, to ensure they are fully prepared to … Continue reading
Espanola Public Library Expands Lending Collection to Support Active and Engaged Living
By Shylene Berry – Espanola Public Library continues to grow as “a welcoming hub where all come to learn, discover, create, and connect” with the introduction of an expanded collection of non-traditional items, developed to support active lifestyles and independent … Continue reading
Espanola High School hosts first Eco Fair on Earth Day
Espanola High School will host its First Annual Eco Job and Volunteer Fair on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm. The Eco Fair will showcase volunteer, employment and educational opportunities in the environmental sector. … Continue reading
Flood warnings remain in place across Algoma, Manitoulin, Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Flood warnings remain in place across the three districts of Algoma, Manitoulin and Sudbury. In Espanola, water has now overtopped Panache Lake Rd. at Black Creek Bridge. The road is now closed due to flooding and … Continue reading
Manitoulin – Sudbury DSAB responding to water situation at senior residence in Webbwood
By Rosalind Russell – The operating authority for the well system at C. A. MacMillian Place in Webbwood has advised the building’s UV water treatment system has experienced ongoing mechanical issues over the past month. According to a release from local social services, … Continue reading

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