By Rosalind Russell – Four Hapkido Kids students from Elliot Lake and Blind River will be part of Team Canada at the World Karate Commission World Championships in Cádiz, Spain, October 24–30, 2026.  According to program director, Paul Morin, Brett … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Vikings came ever so close to winning the NOJHL showcase.  A goal coming early in overtime gave the French River Rapids their first win of the season as they edged the Elliot Lake … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Paper Kings defeated the Elliot Lake Vikings 5-3 yesterday in the opening game of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League Showcase being held at Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex in Sudbury. In other game … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ongoing construction in the lobby has led to no tickets being sold at the door for the Elliot Lake Vikings home opener tomorrow. The Vikings organization says they have received news from the city that the … Continue reading →

SUDBURY, Ont. – After finishing middle of the pack last season in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL), the Espanola Paper Kings will be looking to improve on that as they’ll attempt to qualify for the playoffs for a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Special Olympian, 27-year-old Tyrina Cyr, is out on the track prepping for national games, which take place later this month. The long-time athlete qualified for the Ontario team following competitions held in North Bay … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Hours after the new NOJHL schedule was released for 2026-27, the owners of the Greater Sudbury Cubs announced the have pulled out of the league. Robert Mazzuca, the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League commissioner acknowledged the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League finalized the majority of its 2026-27 regular season schedule.The 12 competing clubs will play a 52-game slate during the campaign, in a one-division format including the Blind River Beavers, Espanola … Continue reading →

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – The Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) announced Sunday its Executive Committee for the 2026-27 season, following the completion of its Annual General Meeting held during the Centennial Cup, presented by Tim Hortons, in Summerside. Acclaimed for a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The work continues on Rogers Arena in Elliot Lake, on budget and on schedule. Chris Perry of Perry & Perry Architects says the new knee braces to reinforce the roof trusses have all been installed, so … Continue reading →