By Rosalind Russell – The province is joining Alberta and Saskatchewan in looking to explore how best to establish a new East-West economic and energy corridor.   A request for proposals has been issued by the Ontario government for a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has temporarily halted the interior work to Rogers Arena until the foundation work is completed. At last week’s (July 28th) council meeting, city staff provided an update on the Rogers Arena … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Health Network continues to have difficulties in keeping emergency services open along the corridor due to doctor shortages. CEO Tim Vine says the Richards Landing-Matthews’s site will be closed today and reopens tomorrow … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) says a new funding announcement is a crucial step in long-term care, especially for First Nations. NOSDA chair Michelle Boileau says yesterday’s announcement by the province that the Community … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Just over a month ago, the Chief of a Manitoulin Island was dismissed from the position, and he is now suing. Morgen Hare says he was dismissed by M’Chigeeng First Nation band council on June 30th … Continue reading →

(ESPANOLA , ON) – A couple of weeks ago, from July 13 to 19, 2025, the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) participated in Operation Safe Driver Week, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and other road … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Skating Club has opened registration for the 2025-2026 season.   According to the release, spots are limited in both PreCanskate and Canskate programs. PreCanskate is for those skaters who cannot yet stand independently with … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Third Annual Drug Awareness Walk will be held in Espanola at the end of the month. Co-chair Linda Collins says the walk this year will take place at the Espanola Regional Recreation Centre. She says … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island community is looking for volunteers to sit on a new committee focused on community planning. According to the release, Sheguiandah First Nation is looking for up to six volunteers to sit on the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – If you heard the roar of motorcycles in a very large group this past weekend, then it is likely you spotted the Rolling Barrage. The motorcyclists are taking part in a coast-to-coast ride east to west … Continue reading →