By Rosalind Russell – The Manitoulin Health Centre is launching a fundraising campaign to acquire advanced smart infusion pumps, medical devices designed to improve the accuracy and safety of medication delivery.   President and CEO Paula Fields says the hospital wants … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The annual ‘Give to Win’ fundraiser for the Blind River Emergency Food Bank is underway. Blind River Home Hardware has sponsored two tables of prizes including a sportsman’s package and a kitchen package with two tickets … Continue reading →

By Bill McKenna – Constable Berkly Parisien has just been appointed Community Services Officer for the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers by the Ontario Provincial Police. She will be working with the River Road Neighbourhood Watch leadership team to implement a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The annual Moose 99.3 FM 10th Annual Christmas Radiothon has brought the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation to the $100,000 mark. The radiothon was held last Friday to help raise the $400,000 needed for a new cardiac … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Santa’s Helpers: Santa does need some help at times, and Espanola has some of the best “Santa Helpers” around. The Agnes Michon Lions Toy Drive is in full swing, and here is how you can help. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Despite the winter weather, the work is continuing at the newly named Roger’s Arena in Elliot Lake. According to the news release, despite the winter weather arriving in Elliot Lake, crews continue to move forward with … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Today is a special day in Elliot Lake acknowledging four doctors for their patient service and treatment. Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha will be recognizing Doctors Timothy De Bortoli, Catherine Groh, Andrew Purzner and Barry Wannan at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Parks Canada is providing funding for the preservation of a local First Nation site. Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, and Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, announced $177,000 in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Moose 99.3FM – Espanola is hosting its 10th Annual Christmas Radiothon supporting the Espanola Regional Hospital Foundation. Monetary donations and pledges can be made at the studio at 90 Gray Street or dropping by Tanner’s … Continue reading →