By Rosalind Russell – Community Living Espanola is hosting a walk today as part of the ParticipACTION Challenge.  The month-long challenge is winding down across the country with Espanola in 16th place in Canada.  The public is invited to join … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s latest retail business is opening its doors today.  The Dollar Tree located in Espanola’s downtown opens its doors at nine am Thursday morning.  Up to 28 new jobs have been created with most of the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Part of the grounds of the Blind River golf course is being cordoned off to the public after ancient burial mounds were identified. Mississauga First Nation Chief Brent Niganobe informed the municipality earlier this week that … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Shaping the future of human services is the focus for the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association this week.    The group — which includes officials with the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Social Services — is holding its annual … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The wider community is invited to come out and take part in a Pride Parade at Serpent River First Nation.  The parade is set for today starting at the Life Centre and making its way to … Continue reading →

The École secondaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) school community is proud to highlight the efforts and achievements of a remarkable graduating student, Lauren Langlois. Since grade 9, this student has stood out for her unwavering volunteer commitment to her school … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – An Espanola Indigenous artist has been honoured with the release of a new Canadian stamp. Christi Belcourt of Espanola is a Métis visual artist and environmentalist known for her intricate paintings that emulate Métis floral beadwork. … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais and other dignitaries will be on hand today for the unveiling of the new regional medical transportation van for the LaCloche Foothills region. The vehicle is a joint project between the four … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Go Fund Me has been set up for a Manitoulin Island family who lost their home to fire this past weekend. On Sunday, Nevin Merrylees, his wife and their eight-month-old son escaped the fire, but … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The city of Elliot Lake has lowered its flags to half-mast acknowledging the 12th anniversary of the Algo Mall collapse, and to remember one of their own. Mayor Andrew Wannan says the flags were lowered on … Continue reading →