By Rosalind Russell – Fans of the Elliot Lake Vikings are coming together to welcome back the team this fall. Team president, Jef Jarmovitch says the return of the team represents more than just the return of Junior A hockey … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – BMI Group, the owners of the former Domtar pulp and paper mill in Espanola, has partnered with another company to prepare for conversion as a biorefinery. BMI Group CEO Paul Veidman says BMI’s Bioveld North project … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Ontario’s new career coaching initiative is returning to Espanola soon, so the hosts are looking for individuals and businesses to participate.  Aisha Hussein, one of the hosts who travels to high schools throughout Ontario, says the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The North Shore Anglers and Hunters Conservation Association AGM is just around the corner. According to the release, the association is hosting its AGM on March 26th with a focus on the local hatcheries, review of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – While some just want the snow to go away, snowmobile enthusiasts are hoping it sticks around until at least the first week of April. Mount Dufour organizers are hosting the 2026 Mount Dufour Hill Climb on … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The main reception for the Espanola Family Health Team is being renovated, but services are still available.  Officials say the front reception space is temporarily relocated to the left of the main entrance and there is … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Mississagi River Monitoring Committee is hosting its annual general meeting early next month.  According to the release, the committee brings together representatives from participating municipalities, agencies, and organizations involved in monitoring conditions along the Mississagi … Continue reading →

 By Rosalind Russell – The Town of Espanola has its crews on 24-hour rotations for the next couple of days following Sunday’s snow storm.  Town CEO Joseph Burke says crews are out cleaning as many of the roadways as possible … Continue reading →

 By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval to a resolution in support of the upcoming 75th Espanola High School Anniversary.  The Corporate Services Committee recommended to council that the fees associated with the rental of the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex for … Continue reading →

 By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has endorsed three initiatives focused on district-wide plans for wellness, housing and more.  Nancy Lacasse, the Integration Lead from the Espanola Hospital and Health Center, met with council last week to ask for their endorsement of the Community … Continue reading →