By Rosalind Russell – A diverse group of businesses are moving forward on a major development project at the cul-de-sac of Fox Drive in Elliot Lake. City Economic Development Manager Steve Antunes says nine parcels of land, covering over 3.4 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores says they are ensuring the alternate route is maintained properly while council deals with structural problems with a recently closed bridge. According to the release, the municipal office understands there are … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell –  204%.  That’s how much homelessness has surged in the North according to a report from several groups, including the Northern Ontario Service Deliver’s Association.   Mayor of Northeastern Manitoulin & The Islands Al McNevin says the report … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Mayor of Gore Bay says he is looking forward to positive enhancements in the community this year. Mayor Ron Lane says since late 2022 they’ve been working on a plan to ensure the town continues … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Municipality of Huron Shores has had to close one of its major bridge byways due to structural problems. Town CAO, Clerk Natashia Roberts, says the municipality has closed the Dean Lake Road Bridge to all … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The third annual Rare Children’s Diseases  Skateathon is all set to go in February. Kelsey and Alex McKechnie and their family introduced the fundraiser two years ago after their daughter Iris Mae was diagnosed with Pompe … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The NDP Member of Parliament for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing expects that spring might be the time for a Federal Election. Carol Hughes says when the House of Commons resumes March 24 it will include a throne speech and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – With the elimination of the Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing riding the next provincial election promises to be an interesting affair. It was announced this week that France Gelinas, the NDPer MP from Nickel Belt will be our official New … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Driver testing actually conducted by the MTO is on a list of short-, mid- and long-term ideas to make Highways 11 and 17 in the North safer released by Timiskaming-Cochrane New Democratic MPP John Vanthof. He … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Minister of Rural Affairs’ tour leaves the area with just around $16 million for local municipalities.  Minister Lisa Thompson visited Massey and Elliot Lake yesterday to provide more funding through the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund.  … Continue reading →