By Rosalind Russell – Ontario is providing more than 23 million free menstrual products to students in the province over the next three years.It’s part of a new three-year agreement between the province and Shoppers Drug Mart to expand Ontario’s … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Representing his family and his police service, a former Espanola Police officer will be going to England for a historical dedication. Ed Stortz, who is now a member of the Windsor Police, is also the grandnephew … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre has filled its roster for the new board, which will oversee operations during the 2024-2025 term. Guy Despatie has been named the new chair, with Karen Lalonde continuing in … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Island will mark the 50th anniversary of the ferry, the Chi-Cheemaun’s with a family gathering. The South Baymouth Community Development Association is hosting the activities on August 10th, which will include a community party, but … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Hockey fans will still be able to watch the NHL Kraft Hockeyville Exhibition Game won by the City of Elliot Lake, but the city’s interim CAO says not in Elliot Lake. Interim CAO Rob deBortoli says … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake City Council has approved a proposal to develop the former Lester B. Pearson Civic Centre property as a retail plaza. Last week, council approved an application by Stacked Franchising Limited to develop the property … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Mississauga First Nation has accessed funding to carry out research on historical sites on its lands and in the Blind River area.  With funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, officials say they’ll carry … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Rachal Manitowabi, the chief of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, has a race on her hands for the leadership role.  Seven individuals including Manitowabi have put their name of the ballot for the election, which will be held … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Acting on a motion from their June meeting, Elliot Lake City council has approved a recommendation for a $20,000 Community Improvement Plan Grant for a new housing development.  Manager of Economic Development, Steve Antunes, says the … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Massey Agricultural Society is celebrating a win by one of its young members.  Adelyne Holden Patenaude of Massey is one of this month’s three youths chosen by the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies for her … Continue reading →