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It’s nearly Income Tax Time – Do you know the new rules?
By Rosalind Russell – It’s nearly income tax time so the Canada Revenue Agency will be hosting a virtual seminar answering your questions and providing related tax information. The virtual presentation will be held at the Espanola Public Library where … Continue reading
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Elliot Lake one of 12 sites in North America for rare Aurora Trout
By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake and Area Rod & Gun Club met on Saturday at the Moose Lodge in Elliot Lake to update the public about their hatchery program and other initiatives. Chair Bill McNutt says they were … Continue reading
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Success or failure depends how the Northlander is reintroduced
By Éric Boutilier (Photos also by Éric Boutilier) – Psst. Have you heard the latest news about the Northlander? The Government of Ontario says it’s bringing it back in 2026. No gimmicks. No more of the same old song and … Continue reading
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Espanola councillor facilitating information session for youth interested in municipal office
By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s youngest councillor is working with two peers to provide an online information session for youth interested in running for municipal office. Aidan Kallioinen will be joined by Natasha Salonen, the Mayor of the Township of … Continue reading
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Full house for the Relics Tour at Anishinabe Spiritual Centre
By Rosalind Russell – It was a full house at the Anishinabe Spiritual Centre late last week for the Relics Tour that is making its way across Northern Ontario. Bishop Thomas Dowd of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie officiated … Continue reading
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Maamwesying Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub grand opening
By Rosalind Russell – A new homelessness and addiction hub has opened to serve communities along the North Shore. The Maamwesying Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment Hub has opened in Sault Ste. Marie and will also serve the Blind River … Continue reading
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Laurentian University strike action anticipated today
By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University communications say talks have failed and a strike action is expected today. According to the release, the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA) has informed the university that its members plan to withhold their services … Continue reading
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North Shore Rescue hosts ice rescue training in Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – North Shore Search and Rescue held a training session last weekend getting in and out of the frozen waters of an Espanola lake. Search Coordinator, Adam Page, says the Ice Rescue Technician Course was held at … Continue reading
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Do you love quilts?
By Rosalind Russell – The oldest quilt I have is 45 years old, which my grandmother, the late Stella Gionet, made for my daughter when she was born in 1979, grandma’s first great grandchild. Quilting is an art and an … Continue reading
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Increase in funding for hospitals in the local districts announced by Rosenberg
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg has announced the province, through its 2025 budget, has increased funding for hospitals including several in the riding. Rosenberg says the Ontario government is providing an increase in funding across the hospital … Continue reading
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