By Rosalind Russell – A 33-year-old Manitoulin Island man has died from injuries from a fatal ATV collision. The United Chiefs and Councils Police Chief James Killeen says just before 3:30 pm on Friday, police and emergency services attended the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Bylaw and Planning Committee is looking at drafting a new bylaw for short-term rentals, which will need the approval of council. However, the first step the committee is taking is to collect public input … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake’s Bylaw and Planning Committee is reviewing a request for the closure of a local laneway. Municipal clerk, Natalie Bray, told the committee the city has received a request for the closure … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Canada Post workers are on strike after failing to reach a negotiated agreement with their employer. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says approximately 55,000 workers are striking, claiming little progress has been made in the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Public Works renovations in Espanola have been completed and the facility is now open to the public. The building was closed to the public in April to allow for upgrades including a major retrofit to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – She might have just turned 45, but a former Espanola resident is still taking on the top of her field in bodybuilding. Natalie Waples-Donohue is considered an elite athlete and is the only Canadian in her … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Detachment OPP is inviting the wider community to a “Stuff-a-Cruiser” event, held in honour of the late Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh. A popular Manitoulin Island OPP officer, Hovingh was shot while on duty in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The repair work at the Centennial Arena has surpassed $10 million. Interim CAO Rob deBortoli announced the financial impact sits at around $11-million-dollar mark in response to a councillor’s inquiry. He says around $9.4 million of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board has elected its new leadership for the board of trustees.   During the monthly meeting held on Wednesday, Sandra Turco was newly elected as Chairperson, while John Bruno was re-elected as … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – On Wednesday, November 13th, Espanola Elks hosted the Grand Exalted Ruler/National President Myles Reid and his Wife Annie, both of who play an important role part of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children. Reid, … Continue reading →