By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph’s General Hospital in Elliot Lake held the official opening of its newly redeveloped pharmacy earlier this week, a project made possible through donations made to the St. Joseph’s Foundation. Hospital CEO, President Kelli-Ann Lemieux, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post is starting its preliminary work on revamping the agency across the country, and it could lead to possible closures of outlets. According to the release, the first steps include two core initiatives: converting the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – With more rain on the way, several Manitoulin Island municipalities have declared a state of emergency with the ongoing flood situation in the townships of Assiginack, Billings and Tekhummah, Gordon/Barrie Island and Central Manitoulin. Central Manitoulin … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Nancy Bishop, a member of the Massey Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #432, appeared before Sables-Spanish Rivers to ask for consideration for a Veteran’s Crosswalk to be installed at the intersection of Highway 17 and Imperial Street … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Health Centre temporarily closed the Mindemoya Hospital site including the emergency department yesterday afternoon due to a flood-related infrastructure issues impacting water and sewer services. Despite all efforts to maintain operations, officials say the current … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Expect to see two new loaders on Espanola roads soon. Council will be spending over $635,000 plus tax for the machines from Equipment Sales and Services Limited. Lenny St. Michel, Assistant Superintendent of Espanola Public Works, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ministry of Natural Resources in the Algoma, Manitoulin and Sudbury districts has put out flood warnings as the snow melt and heavy rain over the last 48 hours has caused road closures including on Manitoulin … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Health Centre is currently managing a flood-related infrastructure issue at the Mindemoya site that has impacted water and sewer services.  According to the release, the hospital began operating under a Code Grey (Infrastructure) yesterday morning … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Mayor Andrew Wannan opened Monday night’s council meeting with special recognition of one of the city’s long-time employees – Fire Chief John Thomas. Thomas was surprised when Mayor Wannan announced it was his great honour … Continue reading →