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Espanola schools host Music Monday Concert on May 5th
By Rosalind Russell – The sound of music will be alive in Rainbow Schools on Music this coming Monday in Espanola. According to the release, Espanola High School and A.B. Ellis Public School are teaming up to present a joint … Continue reading
Flood warnings have been issued for our local area
By Rosalind Russell – Flood warnings have been issued in municipalities all along the Spanish River.The river is running higher than ever due to the recent heavy rains and the frozen ground.To that end, municipalities from Sables-Spanish Rivers to Nairn & … Continue reading
Community Living Espanola kicks off CLA Month
By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Espanola will kick off Community Living Awareness Month with a Flag Raising Ceremony at the Town Office later today. The flag raising will take place at 11:00 am at the municipal hall in Espanola. … Continue reading
Jim Belanger looks ahead to the House of Commons
By Rosalind Russell – Jim Belanger has been elected to represent the riding of Sudbury East–Manitoulin–Nickel Belt in the House of Commons, marking what he calls a historic win for the Conservative Party of Canada in Northern Ontario. Belanger says he is deeply honoured … Continue reading
Student Vote Canada results – locally incumbent falls in the ranks
By Rosalind Russell – The political landscape would’ve been much different if the Student Vote Canada results rang true. Nationally, the Conservatives would have a minority government, with 162 seats – including leader Pierre Poilievre winning his riding in … Continue reading
Ontario bail reform – ankle monitors
By Rosalind Russell – The province is proposing changes to strengthen the bail system – and protect communities by keeping violent, repeat offenders off the streets. That’s according to the premier’s office which says the proposed reforms would improve the … Continue reading
Long-time Espanola pharmacist retires – another book just released
By Rosalind Russell – Lynn Halliday has been synonymous with Robinson’s Pharmacy in downtown Espanola for decades, ending her career with cake and a gathering at the workplace last Friday, but that doesn’t mean she won’t be staying busy. Not … Continue reading
Youth offered employment opportunities in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Youth between the ages of 16 to 29 are being an opportunity for a 10-week in-class training followed by an eight-week paid work placement starting next week in Espanola. There are still a few opening by … Continue reading
PM speaks to President
By Rosalind Russell – Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump a day after securing the Liberals a return to power and following a campaign very much based on reproaching the president’s trade war and his 51s state … Continue reading
Election turnout very high – Elections Canada still finalizing votes
By Rosalind Russell – Canada saw one of the highest voter turnouts in recent history for the 2025 federal election, according to preliminary estimates from Elections Canada. Figures released today show a total of 19.6 million Canadians cast their ballot … Continue reading

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