By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District School Board has acclaimed the chair and vice-chair for another term  According to the release, Jennifer Sarlo has been acclaimed as chair and Elaine Johnston acclaimed as Vice Chair of the board.  Sarlo … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas has reintroduced her bill to honour police officers who died by suicide due to being in the line of duty, by including them in highway memorials for fallen officers.  She says … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Thanks to the wonderful support of our Lions T.V. Bingo for the Legion, the Lions club was delighted to present a cheque for $2,770 to the Espanola Legion. The Poppy Campaign was a huge success this … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A mother/daughter duo in Espanola has penned a book series for kids, and it is all about a dog named Bandit who is with us in spirit.Shelly Wikiruk and her daughter, Sarah Belanger, have released a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Nairn & Hyman Township Firefighters are hosting a food drive to stock shelves at their local food bank.  Officials say anyone wishing to donate is asked to drop by the fire hall on December 11th … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake council has given approval to move forward on a community consultation to develop a tourism strategy for the city.  Manager of Economic Development, Steve Antunes asked council for its approval to spend just over … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The bylaw officer who oversees compliance in several communities along the North Shore Corridor says some clarification is needed about dogs running at large. Richard Paquette of Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement, says the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – If a community organization in our local coverage areas including the North Shore Corridor and Manitoulin Island are looking for funding, United Way Centraide Northeast Ontario is now taking applications.  Executive Director, Mary Lou Hussak, says … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Feed Ontario released its 2024 Hunger Report last Friday, revealing that record-high food bank use has surpassed the capacity and resources of the provincial food bank network.   Carolyn Stewart, CEO of Feed Ontario says as released … Continue reading →