By Rosalind Russell – Tim Hortons says thank you for supporting Camp Day to the tune of $13 million nationally. Collectively our five franchises in Blind River, Espanola, Elliot Lake, McKerrow and Little Current, raised just over $24,000. 100 per … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources has released the details of its annual herbicide forest project for the local area. According to MNR spokesperson Darren Tree the public can inspect the planned herbicide project for the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury and Districts is reporting the first measles infection in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts since 2014. Officials say the affected individual is an infant who was too young to have been vaccinated. Public … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Fraser Institute says 42% of the average Canadian family’s income went to taxes last year.   The think tank says that’s more than what they spent on housing, food and clothing combined.   The basic … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – It is mid summer and while most of us are pursuing summer activities, there are many dedicated volunteers getting ready for winter!! These would be members of the Espanola Snowmobile Club who are brushing trails, clearing … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin OPP was on the scene of a serious collision on Highway 6 near Goat Island Road in the Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Township last night. On Monday night at approximately 6:15 p.m., the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Cambrian College Espanola is offering a free one-week Intro to Welding Course next month.The hands-on course is designed for beginners covering welding safety, techniques and tools.No experience is necessary, but interested persons have to register.The program … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is leading a proposal that would upgrade Highways 11 and 17 to the 2+1 model.  FONOM says the first phase of the project would see Highway 11 be expanded from … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – More than 53-thousand Canadian Union of Postal Workers have begun voting on Canada Post’s final contract offer.  The notice of vote was issued last week by the Canada Industrial Relations Board.  The offer includes over 13% … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province has come through with funding for the Town of Espanola to replace the refrigeration system at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. It’s part of the $200 million Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund.Officials say … Continue reading →