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Elliot Lake company abruptly relocates to Sudbury – job losses
By Rosalind Russell – An Elliot Lake company closed its doors and relocated to Sudbury on Thursday. Komatsu Public Relations Manager Mason Raube says they permanently closed their Elliot Lake mining-related operation, which is affecting 45 employees, with some given … Continue reading
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City moves forward with repair plans for Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre
By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given staff the go-ahead for tenders to begin the repair work at the Ruben Yli-Juuti Centre, which houses the local pool and other amenities. The municipal pool was closed for repairs for … Continue reading
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It’s Halloween – stay safe – OPP out on patrol
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Provincial Police are going to be out on patrol to make sure children stay safe this evening. Constable Bev Gauthier is reminding the communities to prioritize safety. She says with children taking to the … Continue reading
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Sables-Spanish Rivers names its Entrepreneur of the Year
By Rosalind Russell – The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers has named its Entrepreneur of the Year. The township hosted its business awards night on Wednesday naming Jessica Rainville as the township’s big winner. Rainville is the proprietor of Jessie’s Design, … Continue reading
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Serpent River First Nation hosting job fair next week
By Rosalind Russell – Serpent River First Nation is hosting a job fair featuring local and regional businesses. Chris Johnson, the band’s employment and procurement specialist, says they are presenting the fair in the afternoon with various booths set up, … Continue reading
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Substantial donation to school food programs
By Rosalind Russell – Algoma District School Board’s Director of Education Lucia Reece and Chair Jennifer Sarlo accepted a substantial donation from United Steelworkers (USW) Local 2251 on Wednesday. Mike Da Prat, President of USW Local 2251, and Assistant … Continue reading
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ATV legislative change getting support
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario Government House Leader Steve Clark has presented a motion at Queen’s Park to institute a single trail permit for ATVs right across the province. And it has the wholehearted support of Cochrane-Timiskaming New Democrat … Continue reading
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Espanola’s Wrapped Up in Warmth Campaign set to go
By Rosalind Russell – The 13th Annual Wrapped Up in Warmth Campaign in Espanola is set to go with two businesses already lending their support to the cause. The annual campaign, hosted by CJJM’s Morning Host Rosalind Russell, collects outerwear, … Continue reading
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Legion’s 2025 National Poppy Campaign launches tomorrow
By Rosalind Russell – The Royal Canadian Legion’s National Poppy Campaign is set to launch tomorrow across the country. Dominion President, Berkley Lawrence says they are grateful to the many donors every year whose generosity allows them to serve the … Continue reading
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Nominees sought for Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards
By Rosalind Russell – Cultural Industries Ontario North is once again looking to recognize northern artistic excellence in film, music and media arts. Nominations are now open for the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards. There are 14 categories, including … Continue reading
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