By Rosalind Russell – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is calling on the federal and provincial governments to use the temporary suspension of Ontario’s new cash bail requirements as an opportunity to work together on a coordinated and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – It was a full house at Espanola High School yesterday for their annual Jump Day welcoming grade niners and new students to the school. Teachers were available to talk about class schedules, provide tours, help find … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais welcomed his council, municipal staff and supporters to the raising of the flag marking September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month yesterday morning. Moose Morning host, Rosalind Russell, who also sits on the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ontario Provincial Police will host a bridge dedication ceremony this Friday in Little Current. The bridge dedication honours the late Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh, who died in the line of duty on November 19, 2020, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake’s Renaissance Active Living Centre showed off its new digs yesterday, celebrating with cake, snacks, ribbon-cutting and a generous donation. Dozens of supporters attended the grand reopening of the organization in its new quarters at … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – 2027 is not that far away, so the Township of Baldwin is beginning its 100th anniversary celebration with a photo contest highlighting the diversity, history and beauty of the municipality. According to the township, the contest … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Grade 12 students Sadie Gardiner of Lockerby Composite School and Tehya Montgomery of LaSalle Secondary School will serve as Student Trustees on the Rainbow District School Board for the 2026-2027 School Year.  Board Chair David Farrow … Continue reading →

Issued: Monday, August 31, 2026 Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received confirmation that an American Crow in the Espanola area has tested positive for West Nile virus. The last infected bird reported was in 2025. “The last person confirmed to … Continue reading →