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The Fellow in Yellow is on the move – should arrive in Espanola area this week
By Rosalind Russell – A Nova Scotia man is walking across Canada on Highway 17, our area, on his way west. Trevor Redmond is perhaps better known as the ‘Fellow in Yellow.’ He says his run is part of a personal … Continue reading
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Protocol signed between Anishinabek First Nations and Ontario Health
By Rosalind Russell – A new relationship protocol that looks to improve health and wellness for the 39 Anishinabek Nation member First Nations has been signed. Leaders with the Anishinabek Nation and Ontario Health gathered last Thursday to sign the … Continue reading
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Huron Shores hires anew Integrity Commissioner
By Rosalind Russell – The Township of the North Shore has hired a new Integrity Commissioner. At last week’s council meeting members approved hiring Charles A. Harnick with ADR Chambers Incorporated for the next four years, 2025 to 2029. From … Continue reading
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Township of North Shore councillor loses pay following IC findings
By Rosalind Russell – A councillor with the Township of the North Shore will have pay suspended following the findings of the Integrity Commissioner. Last Wednesday, council voted to suspend the pay of Councillor Richard Welburn for 60 days after … Continue reading
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Full-time Canine Unit introduced on Manitoulin Island
By Rosalind Russell – The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishinaabe Police Service has introduced the first full-time Canine Unit to Manitoulin Island. According to Police Chief James Killeen, Constable Nick Beaudry and his police service dog, Ben, will … Continue reading
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Kindergarten registrations underway in local schools
By Rosalind Russell – Kindergarten registration was held at schools throughout our districts this week … Espanola’s École catholique La Renaissance’s youngest students in junior and senior Kindergarten grow, learn, play and thrive! These little ones benefit from convivial and … Continue reading
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Anishinabek Nation and Ontario Health sign relationship protocol
fBy Rosalind Russell – A new relationship protocol that looks to improve health and wellness for the 39 Anishinabek Nation member First Nations has been signed. Leaders with the Anishinabek Nation and Ontario Health gathered on Thursday to sign the … Continue reading
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No action required on Integrity Commissioner report following councillor’s resignation
By Rosalind Russell – No action will be taken involving a Huron Shores councillor who resigned before the release of an Integrity Commissioner report. Colleen Hannigan was not in attendance this week with the findings of her investigation into the … Continue reading
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Community Living Algoma receives supports to hire summer students
By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Algoma, which provides supports for those with cognitive challenges, has received supports to enable the organization to hire summer students. They are hiring job coaches and an employment service coordinator, as well as summer … Continue reading
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Elementary students learn about health care with the help of a college
By Rosalind Russell – Students at an Elliot Lake school got a first-hand look at different careers they can consider in the future. Communications coordinator, Amélie Cyr, says in collaboration with Collège Boréal, students in grades 7 and 8 at … Continue reading
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