By Rosalind Russell – There will be a joint Emergency Council Meeting of the Councils of the Township of Nairn and Hyman and the Township of Baldwin this coming Monday about the transport of radioactive materials to a site in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Ministry of Transportation has turned down the Township of Nairn & Hyman’s request to lower the speed limit in Nairn Centre. The Township asked the Ministry to review the current speed limit on Highway 17 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A well-known Espanola resident will be returning to town hall, albeit in a different role. Espanola council has filled a vacancy on council following the resignation of John Nadeau in June. Past Economic Development Officer Cheryl … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Town Council proclaimed August Drug Awareness Month and held a flag raising yesterday to bring awareness to the issue.Carol Hughes, MP for Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, attended the event and spoke about the importance of dealing with the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An employment arbitrator has ruled a former office worker who lost their job when MPP Mike Mantha was removed from the NDP caucus was unreasonably let go. A hearing between the Ontario New Democratic Party and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A tentative agreement has been reached provincially involving about 8,000 principals and vice-principals in Ontario’s publicly funded schools.   The deal includes the province, three associations representing principals and vice-principals and four provincial school board associations.   It’s … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Township of the North Shore Integrity Commissioner Tony Fleming released his reports last night focusing on three council members. Fleming, of the legal firm, Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham, says Richard Welburn and Tracey Simon … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has given its approval to declare Drug Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st.  The Espanola & Area Epidemic Overdose Committee asked council to consider an official proclamation, and to allow the official flag to … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – This week, six new benches were installed along the Sheriff Creek Wildlife Sanctuary trails in Elliot Lake.   They were funded by BHP & put in place by City Parks staff & BHP.   Since the closure of … Continue reading →