By Grant Lewis – Espanola Gardeners will be having a sunflower growing contest…not yet….but early in September. But, you have to plan now in order to enter in the fall. There will be three categories and two age groups. Awards … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre will be welcoming a new doctor soon who is also featured in a national publication. According to the release, a recent Maclean’s article highlights how organizations like Royal Bank … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Throughout the entire month of May, donated empties and monetary donations at The Beer Store in Espanola will go towards fighting cancer. Beer store manager, Taryn Bonds says the campaign will have a direct impact on … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It’s Community Living Month in Ontario and the local agency, Community Living Espanola, has some colourful events coming up to highlight their services. CLE executive director Louise Laplante joined staff, clients and municipal council for the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A local MPP will be taking in a day of talks in the North Shore Corridor focusing on wildfire season. Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas says she will be attending the Wildfire Preparedness Day community gathering … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola capped off National Volunteer Week sharing an evening of sweet treats and entertainment with around 100 local volunteers last night. Town staff were on hand to greet local volunteers from various organizations … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It’s Education Week and schools in our districts will be hosting various events to mark the milestone. Rainbow District School Board Education Director Bruce Bourget says schools will mark Education Week from May 4 to 8 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A cyclist will be cruising the roads at the end of the month to raise money for health care. Manitoulin Health Centre CEO, President Paula Fields says community-driven initiatives play an important role in strengthening healthcare … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Rotary Club of Elliot Lake held a special dinner earlier this week to honour a couple who have made contributions over the years. Club President John Quackenbush says every year the club chooses to recognize … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, announced this morning the appointment of Reverend Roch Martin, a priest of the Diocese of Sault Ste. Marie, as the next Bishop of Timmins. He succeeds Bishop Serge Poitras, who has … Continue reading →