By Rosalind Russell – Doug Downey, the Attorney General of Ontario, has announced the appointment of seven new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, who all began their new duties yesterday. Of the seven, three have been assigned to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake is receiving a Trillium Grant for improvement to the Collins Hall. The city had applied for a $200,000 Trillium grant to upgrade the heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment at the … Continue reading →

The students of O.C.O.F. Sacred Heart Daycare showcased their generosity and community spirit by running a fundraising lemonade stand. Their efforts raised $700, and they proudly donated $200 to the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation in support of local healthcare.  “Your … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Two townships on the North Shore Corridor have received assurances remediation work will be carried out at the Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area. Baldwin and Nairn & Hyman townships both get their water from Lake Agnew … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – On Saturday, September 7th, cyclists from across Manitoulin Island and beyond will come together for the Tour de Meldrum – An annual fundraising ride in support of the Manitoulin Health Centre. This community-driven event raises vital … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post will meet with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) at the negotiating table on Friday to hear the union’s response to the Corporation’s best and final offers presented on May 28. The parties … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Nairn & Hyman CAO and Clerk Belinda Ketchabaw says plans to haul radioactive waste on Highway 17 from Nipissing First Nation to the townships of Baldwin, and Nairn & Hyman have been cancelled. Ketchabaw says the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola is expanding its footprint for development in the south end of town.  Espanola council met yesterday to discuss two motions to expand residential land by rezoning from rural to residential allowing for … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has officially proclaimed International Drug Overdose Awareness Month.  Following a presentation by the local committee, Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais made the proclamation official.  Members of council are also expected to raise the flag this … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Provincial Police has confirmed the body recovered from the Spanish River in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township is that of a person reported missing on earlier this summer.  Constable Berkley Parisien says the search was carried out … Continue reading →