Espanola, ON – July 3, 2025 – Thanks to a generous donation from the Allen Family, the Espanola Nursing Home has completed renovations to its Activity Room, including the addition of a brand-new kitchen. This upgraded space will provide residents … Continue reading →

There was plenty of sunshine and smiles for Canada Day in Espanola. Northern Life Church had a wide range of activities for every age group including the popular axe throwing, and there was even free haircuts, face painting and music. … Continue reading →

Despite delays due to weather, the National Ride of Hope led by Terry Fox’s brother, made it through Massey, Espanola and Manitoulin Island this weekend. Cyclists from the North Shore joined Darrell Fox on the National Ride of Hope, which … Continue reading →

Carolyn Hein Has been awarded Senior of the year for Sable Spanish River Township. Carolyn was presented by Mayor Burke at Council Meeting June 25.   A great surprise to Carolyn but being a great supporter of many activities  this award … Continue reading →

The 2025 Massey Agricultural Society’s Fair Ambassador Competition is returning to the Massey Fair, and both males and females are invited to compete for an all-expensive paid trip to the CNE in Toronto for the Ontario Agricultural Society provincial title. … Continue reading →

A giant heartfelt thank you to Tim Hortons on another successful smile cookie campaign. This years total was the largest yet at $22 361.60 Thanks to the staff and the foodbank volunteers for a job well done! Photo Provided

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre recently undertook some focused training on threat assessment. According to the release, staffers took on Violence Threat Risk Assessment, which is a protocol used by hospitals, schools and the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Health Centre is thrilled to announce the addition of six new physicians to its local medical team, significantly enhancing healthcare services across Manitoulin Island in the months to come. This exciting development includes four internationally … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Rural communities across the province, including every community in our listening area, can apply to the province’s new Rural Ontario Development program.   $20 million is being made available over the next two years. The province … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province is investing 235-million dollars to support over 130 new and expanded primary care teams in Ontario.   The Health Ministry says that will connect 300,000 people to primary care this year.   Specific location … Continue reading →