By Rosalind Russell – If you have lost a loved one, there is now a bereavement peer support group available in Espanola.  VON’s Grief and Bereavement Coordinator Susan Sonnenburg says the agency will be hosting a support group, which will … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Over one kilometre of sidewalk in Blind River has been upgraded after an investment of $300,000 from the federal government.  Mayor Sally Hagman says the investment provided through the Active Transportation Fund has allowed for a … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Algoma in Elliot Lake is celebrating its 70th anniversary of the provincial agency today with a community gathering.  CLA is hosting a community barbecue today from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Collins … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The newly formed “Snobots” and the Laurentian Intelligent Mobile Robotics Lab are already making history.   The Snobots, 4th-year Computer Science students Austin Barrett and Nicolas Pottier, showcased their skills at the FIRA RoboWorldCup 2024 in Brazil where they earned four … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Jamie and Jo-Ann Armstrong Centennial Arena Fundraising Challenge has entered the final days of the overtime period with a push to hit $1 million dollars.   Lara Hukezalie, president of Elliot Lake Minor Hockey, says the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A local illustrator and former student of an Espanola school has made a limited edition of plaques featuring the former AB Ellis Public School.  Bill Leeney says he has been able to design 27 laser etched … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island mayor is pushing for the timeline to build a new bridge to the Island to be sped up.  Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Mayor Al MacNevin says in August there were at least … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Elliot Lake Rod and Gun Club and Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters to are hosting an information session discuss the Leo Barbosa Walleye Hatchery in Elliot Lake (Past and Present), new walleye fishing regulations … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph General Hospital is welcoming three Comprehensive Community Clerkship students from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University this fall.  According to the release, from September through April, the students will be integral members of … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction is calling it a first-of-its-kind initiative.  Officials say the Timmins Summit will bring together elected leaders of small to mid-sized municipalities, along with public health officials, drug policy … Continue reading →