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Central Manitoulin approves expenditure to repair Mindemoya Arena
By Rosalind Russell – A combination of snow load and a subsequent rainfall had caused a four-inch bow to the west wall of the J.H. Burt Memorial Arena in Mindemoya, which led to the arena being shut down, but Central … Continue reading
Stronger mayoral powers for local mayors including Espanola
By Rosalind Russell – The province is extending offers of stronger mayoralty powers to mayors in our districts of Manitoulin, Algoma and Sudbury. That announcement made yesterday sees 169 more communities being invited to get on board with the program … Continue reading
Local MPP appointed to two roles with Ontario government
By Rosalind Russell – The local Algoma Manitoulin Progressive Conservative MPP has his first official appointment with the Ford government. Local MPP Bill Rosenberg will join MPP Paul Vickers in their new role as parliamentary assistants to the Minister of … Continue reading
Partners sign Fifth Edition of the Community Threat Assessment Protocol
By Rosalind Russell – A protocol that began with preventing and responding to tragic events in schools continues to serve the City of Greater Sudbury, Espanola, and Manitoulin Island with 33 protocol partners. Partners from the local school boards, post-secondary … Continue reading
Colleges, including Cambrian, launch economic network
By Rosalind Russell – Eleven Ontario colleges, including Cambrian, are teaming up to fight tariff threats and strengthen the province’s role as Canada’s economic engine. The small, northern and rural colleges have launched the Ontario Regional Economic Workforce and Innovation … Continue reading
Elliot Lake appoints its new Chief Building Official
By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has appointed William McCaffrey as the new Chief Building Official According to the release, he has over 25 years of experience in the construction and regulatory field. McCaffrey has a long-standing … Continue reading
Hydro One Launches Ice Storm 2025 Recovery Grant
By Rosalind Russell – Hydro One has launched a grant to help communities impacted by the recent ice storm access essential needs as they begin to rebuild. Officials say Indigenous communities and municipalities can apply for the Ice Storm 2025 … Continue reading
Pirie heads up a new portfolio at Queen’s Park
By Rosalind Russell – The Ministry of Northern Economic Development and Growth is a new portfolio in the provincial cabinet. The minister in charge, Timmins MPP George Pirie, indicates that “this is our time”. He says we talked about that … Continue reading
Ontario Top 16-year-old skier hails from Walford – Competing this week at the Whistler’s Cup
By Rosalind Russell – Ontario’s top 16-year-old U16 female skier, Ava Currie, hails from Walford and the Massey area, trains in Elliot Lake and goes to school in Espanola, but it’s the slopes where she wants to be. Currie has … Continue reading
North Shore Search & Rescue hosting recruitment drive
By Rosalind Russell – North Shore Search & Rescue based out of Sudbury and Espanola is hosting a recruitment drive. Unit spokesperson Adam Page says they are looking for auxiliary members to assist with fundraising, general maintenance, administration, and logistics. … Continue reading

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