By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Area Museum is hosting the 43rd Annual Jessie Burnside Memorial Art Show and Sale, featuring 86 entries by 22 artists and showcasing the depth and diversity of artistic talent in the region.  This year’s … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Health Centre is launching the Douglas A. Smith Family Foundation Community & Business Challenge, a fundraising initiative in support of Vital Visions to invest in critical medical equipment. Health Centre CEO and President Paula Fields … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – There are nine municipalities on Manitoulin Island, but in many cases, incumbent mayors have not declared their intention to run while councillors have. There is a race in Tekhummah Township with incumbent mayor John Deforge being … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – There has been a recent flurry of candidates stepping up to run for mayoralty seats in the next municipal election, with municipalities releasing unofficial lists for the North Shore Corridor. First-term councillor Aidan Kaillioinen is taking … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), in partnership with the four Northeastern Ontario Workforce Planning Boards, has released a new report examining the recruitment, retention and workforce development challenges facing municipalities across the region. Stacie … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada-US trade minister Dominic Leblanc is back in Washington, D.C. this week alongside Canada’s Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette. They’re in the American capital ahead of the August 19 deadline for 50% tariffs announced by the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Health officials in Sudbury say Northern Ontario is strengthening its position as a leader in cardiovascular research. This was after Health Sciences North Foundation’s Cardiovascular Research Chair was awarded a highly competitive Canadian Institutes of Health … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin OPP is asking for the public’s assistance in an investigation involving fireworks being discharged in the direction of pedestrians in Little Current. The OPP says around 10 pm on August 2, officers were on … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The An annual rite marking the start of the school year will be held at Espanola High School next month. Kicking off the 2026-27 school year, the school will host its annual Jump Day for Grade … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The A Manitoulin Island organization is receiving provincial funding to restore riverbanks and improve fish habitat. The Manitoulin Streams Improvement Association is to receive $120,000 to go towards rehabilitation work along the Mindemoya River, which flows … Continue reading →