By Rosalind Russell – There were two unconnected residential fires that destroyed homes on Manitoulin Island over the last week. Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Fire Chief Duane Deschamps says a fire on Draper Street in Little Current tore through … Continue reading →

By Grant Lewis – Once again the Espanola Lions was able to give back to the community groups and individuals, over $200,000….This impressive amount. Was  only made possible by the continued support of our T.V. Bingo and Catch the Ace … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Students, past and present, staff, families and supporters are saying good-bye to two of their long-time schools. The tours of Blind River Public School took place last week, and the final walk through for W. C. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Council has given its approval to a three-year agreement between the City and the Elliot Lake Vikings, which establishes clear operational responsibilities and supports the continued return of Junior A hockey to Rogers Arena.  … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Next weekend, members of our Ontario search team will be traveling to Manitoulin Island to conduct their fourth search effort for Juanita ‘Winnie’ Migwans. As with all of their field operations, there are costs associated with … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A well-known Espanola woman, who has served as a former mayor and is a beloved teacher at Espanola High School, has taken on a unique challenge in her fight against cancer. Jill Beer told Moose FM … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Potentia Massey Solar Project has found a new venue with the addition of two more public sessions. According to Potentia, the sessions will now be held at the Massey Fire Hall at 200 Imperial Street … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A firefighter with the Blind River Fire Department is in serious but stable condition following a structural fire. Fire Chief Ryan Belair says around 4:40 am yesterday morning, the department responded to a fire at 15 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Thanks to several veterans, the crosses were back for the Decoration Day observance held yesterday at the Manitoulin Island Cenotaph. According to long-time veteran Roy Eaton, the crosses represent the 129 Manitoulin veterans who died in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Wikwemikong Tribal Police Chief, Ron Gignac, was honoured as Officer of the Year by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police. The association also honoured the police service’s communication director, Jackie White, as the recipient of … Continue reading →