By Rosalind Russell – It’s a special day in Billings Township on Manitoulin Island today with the local fire department celebrating its 50th anniversary. Safety Officer Captain Bill Orford says the celebration, including speeches, barbecue and various presentations, will take … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities is supporting Ottawa’s decision to stand firm in defence of Canadian industries, workers, communities, and national sovereignty. This follows the suspension of trade talks with the United States late Friday. … Continue reading →

The Sudbury & District Kennel Club Inc. would like to announce that they will be hosting 3 days of Championship Dog Shows on Friday to Sunday on September 18, 19 & 20th, 2026 at the Toe Blake Arena in Coniston, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – There has been a bit of a traffic snarl due to a washout on the Spanish River Bridge in Espanola. On Saturday, torrential rain washed out a small section of the bridge support on the south … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A search party if being formed for a Massey man who has been missing for over a week. Shane Delisle says they are asking for volunteers to come out and assist in the search for Ryan … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ice making will begin tomorrow morning at Elliot Lake’s Rogers Arena, with blades going on the ice September 1st, according to lead architect Chris Perry of Perry and Perry Architects. Perry informed council last night that … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39 hosted a ceremony this past Saturday marking the 20th anniversary of the passing of Private Dave Byers of Espanola. On September 18, 2006, Corporal Shane Keating, Corporal Keith Morley, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It will be a busy day for clerks at municipal offices throughout Ontario certifying candidates for municipal councils and school boards. Nominations officially closed last Friday afternoon, Augus 21st at 2 pm. Clerks must now make … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake athlete has returned home after a successful national summer games. Tyrina Cyr, who represented Elliot Lake and Ontario at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta, has come home with … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Last week, Ontario ministers and parliamentary assistants met with over 320 municipalities. They held nearly 800 meetings with municipal officials at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, including leaders from our local communities. … Continue reading →