By Rosalind Russell – Mississauga First Nation cancelled their last council meeting and closed band offices and services following what is being called a credible threat to the safety of staff and council. In a community statement, Chief Brent Niganobe … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The board of the Massey Area Museum has made the decision to close the museum as of the end of this month because of financial stress.  According to the release, rather than remaining open throughout the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola’s Boogie Mountain wants input from the public about new additions to its property and programs.  According to the release, they want to hear from the wider community about potential interest in a permanent sliding hill … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Public Health Sudbury & District says a resident has tested positive for Lyme disease.  Officials say it is the first locally acquired human case reported to the agency this year.   They add Lyme disease occurs when … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Fednor is providing funding for women who want to open their own business.  While in Gore Bay yesterday afternoon, Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré, announced a Government of Canada investment of $999,620 for LAMBAC (LaCloche Manitoulin … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma OPP is investing an animal cruelty complaint involving the shooting of a cat.  Constable Bev Gauthier says last Saturday around noon, a cat was shot on River Road in the Town of Blind River.  … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island family needs some financial support after their six-year-old’s been diagnosed with cancer.  Deanna Hardy says six-year-old Sadie Graham of Evansville, the daughter of Rob Graham and Jes Howell, was recently diagnosed with acute … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Nickel Belt MP Marc Serré will be on Manitoulin Island today to make an announcement for federal funding for women-led businesses across Northern Ontario.  He is making the announcement this afternoon on behalf of Patty Hajdu, … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The City of Elliot Lake has announced that the Kraft Hockeyville pre-season game will be held in Sudbury. According to the release, the City of Elliot Lake will host the game between the Ottawa Senators and … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – For the next two months, local small businesses who don’t have an online presence can sign up to take their business digital for free through an Elliot Lake non-profit group. Celia Sankar, DiversityCanada’s executive director, says through … Continue reading →