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First Annual Back the Pink fundraiser set for Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – This Saturday is the First Annual Back the Pink fundraiser in Elliot Lake. The breast cancer fundraiser music event will be held at Dunlop Lake Lodge with all the money raised going to the Oncology Department … Continue reading
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Annual Charity Coat Drive underway in Elliot Lake
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Royal Canadian Legion is providing the venue for the Annual Charity Coat Drive. According to the release, the organization is collecting outerwear and blanks to distribute to those in need for the coming … Continue reading
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Hydro heads south to assist hurricane victims
By Rosalind Russell – One hundred Hydro One employees are heading south to help Georgia Power crews restore power following the effects of Hurricane Helene. Officials say the storm has caused widespread destruction and power outages across the southeastern United States, … Continue reading
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Anglican Archbishop to oversee 100th anniversary celebrations of St. George Church in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – Anglican Archbishop Anne Germand will oversee the 100th anniversary celebrations of St. George Church in Espanola this weekend. Reverend Beverly Van der Jagt says there will be a joint service with the United Church this coming … Continue reading
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A long walk from Sudbury to North Bay
By Rosalind Russell – Kevin Oschefski’s walk for the cure got underway on Tuesday. The Country 90.5 FM morning host is walking 129 km from the Northeast Cancer Centre in Sudbury to North Bay’s downtown CIBC branch. Earlier this year, … Continue reading
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Multiple bids for new arena in Sudbury
By Rosalind Russell – Multiple bids have come in for the architectural design of the new arena/community centre in the City of Greater Sudbury. The $200-million centre is one step closer to reality with five bids submitted for its architectural design. Three … Continue reading
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Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord presents its new strategic plan
By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has launched its new strategic plan for the next five years. Chair, Anne-Marie Gélineault says as part of the process, CS Grand Nord organized a series of consultations to gather … Continue reading
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Sisters in Spirit Day
By Rosalind Russell – Noojmowin Teg in Espanola will be marking Sisters in Spirit Day this Thursday. The Sisters in Spirit Vigil is a national event held annually on October 4th to honour Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Gender Diverse … Continue reading
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Have an idea involving tourism?
By Rosalind Russell – If you have a new idea for tourism in the northeast, several regional groups want to hear from you. The Northeastern Ontario “Spark” Mentorship & Grants Program looks to inspire entrepreneurs, non-profits, community groups and … Continue reading
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Contract for school principals and vice-principals
By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association has ratified a tentative agreement involving principals and vice-principals in publicly funded schools including Espanola High and Manitoulin Secondary. Association officials say it will help ensure a stable and productive … Continue reading
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