By Rosalind Russell – A First Nation couple hailing from Whitefish River First Nation has opened Espanola’s very first Indigenous-Canadian restaurant called Morningstar Catering.Leon and Nala Morningstar opened the new 60-seat restaurant in Espanola’s downtown earlier this week offering a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario government has announced a $9-milllion dollar investment in replacing the Little Current Swing Bridge, the only land road connecting the mainland to Manitoulin Island by awarding a contract for the detailed design of a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Premier Doug Ford was on Manitoulin Island yesterday with several ministers and local government leaders in tow to announce two major long-term care projects.Work is underway to build two new long-term care homes on Manitoulin … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Premier Doug Ford was escorted by Manitoulin OPP and Anishinawbek First Nation Police Services on his whirlwind trip to Manitoulin Island.As part of that tour, he was also honoured to discuss policing matters with the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The numbers are in for the money raised in Espanola to go towards the Terry Fox Foundation.École catholique La Renaissance in Espanola raised more than $7,000 for this year’s Terry Fox School Walk, tripling last year’s … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A construction business and the family behind it have made a multi-million-dollar donation to Health Sciences North. According to the release, the foundation has received a $5 million gift from OCP Construction Supplies Inc. and the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Thank you to all the generous individuals and organizations who made the Fourth Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon hosted by the Moose 99.# FM – CJJM Espanola such a success, the final numbers are in, over … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board and Cambrian are celebrating after hitting the 1,000-graduate milestone at the Barrydowne campus. The board has a partnership with Cambrian College for students wanting to complete their high school diploma. Education … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola is part of the United Way’s Keeping Seniors Warm Program and is looking for applicants in the local area. United Way Centraide Northeast Ontario Executive Director Cory Roslyn says eligible participants from the Espanola/North Shore … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – With just a year left in the term, the French Catholic school board is looking to fill a vacancy. During its last regular meeting, the Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon announced the resignation of one of its … Continue reading →