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Chi-Cheemaun bans vehicle …
By Rosalind Russell – Due to battery fire risk and safety recall, 2017-2021 Chrysler Pacifica PlugIn Hybrids (PHEVs) are no longer permitted on OSTC ferries including the Chi-Cheemaun until the service recall is completed.To check if your vehicle is affected, … Continue reading
St. Joseph General Hospital Foundation looking for Swiftie fans
By Rosalind Russell – St. Joseph General Hospital Foundation is hoping local Swiftie fans will support their latest fundraiser to cap of the oncology campaign. Former Foundation Chair Bill Elliot says the original $1.2 million needed for updates to the … Continue reading
Even aunties have Olympic dreams
By Rosalind Russell – A proud auntie will be cheering on her nephew, not in one, but three disciplines at the games in Paris. Mijou Pelletier says she is proud that her 20-year-old nephew Alex Baldoni is representing Canada in … Continue reading
WE’RE MOVIN
By Grant Lewis – After many years of TV Bingo at the Espanola Complex, TV Bingo will have a new home at the Legion. “Winning Wednesdays” at the Legion will start at 6:15 with Catch the Ace and Bingo at … Continue reading
Third Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon kicked off for September
By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island business has assisted (sister station) Moose 99.3FM – Espanola to officially launch the Third Annual Heart of Gold Radiothon Campaign to raise funds for families of children with cancer. Adam Smith, the owner … Continue reading
Tapping her way to a top finish in world competition – Elliot Lake dancer brings home gold
By Rosalind Russell – A 13-year-old girl from Elliot Lake has tapped her way to a gold in international dance. Charlotte Parsons took part in the Dance World Cup in Prague, Czech Republic late last month, featuring over 9,500 competitors … Continue reading
Indigenous water women walking around Great Lakes
By Rosalind Russell – The Anishnaabe Grandmothers Water Walkers will be walking eastbound along Highway 17 and southbound on Highway 6 towards Manitoulin Island over the next couple of weeks. East Algoma OPP Constable Bev Gauthier says the walkers began … Continue reading
President Joe Biden won’t seek second full-term
By Rosalind Russell – President Joe Biden says he will not be seeking re-election. According to CNN, this is the first time a United States president has dropped out of a re-election run since 1968, when the late President Lyndon … Continue reading
Healthy Parks Day
By Rosalind Russell – Today is Healthy Parks Healthy People Day at Ontario’s provincial parks. The province is offering free day-use access to mark the occasion – and help people spend time in nature. The annual celebration is … Continue reading
Gore Bay hosting Harbour Days
By Rosalind Russell – Three days of family activities are underway in Gore Bay and Mayor Ron Lane says the town is ready. Upgrading facilities on the shoreline is now complete and there are a full three days of activities … Continue reading

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