QUEEN’S PARK – Today MPP Mantha’s Bill 13, the Northern Health Travel Grant Advisory Committee Act, was defeated by a vote of 32 to 73 at second reading. “I want to thank my colleagues who supported this bill to help … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Regional Recreation Complex was the place to be on Saturday with sunny skies, fairly warm temperatures, and plenty of family activities to raise funds for Toronto Sick Kids Hospital. Alex and Kelsey McKechnie’s little … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola Regional Hospital & Health Centre officials say they’re aware of the situation in Sault Ste. Marie where some 10,000 people have been de-rostered from the Group Health Centre due to physicians retiring or resigning but … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lakers will be cheering on their own Special Olympian this week, 29-year-old Adam Cormier, who will compete in five-pin bowling. Cormier was selected as part of Team Ontario at the national qualifier held in Sudbury … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Now that Andrew Wannan is officially Elliot Lake’s mayor, there is a vacancy to fill on council. At its last meeting on February 12TH, council declared the seat vacant. The vacancy can either be filled by … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Laurentian University has not had Internet access for the last week due to what officials call a cyber incident, which they say has affected most of their digital services. According to the university, the incident was … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – Manitoulin Special Olympians are gearing up to head to the national games being held in Calgary, Alberta, next week, February 27th to March 2nd. Six athletes and three coaches will be part of Special Olympics Ontario’s … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The province’s Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the serious injuries suffered by a 40-year-old man on Wednesday in Greater Sudbury. According to the release, on Wednesday morning, Greater Sudbury Police Service officers went … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police is warning the public, particularly seniors, about a suspected fraud in the Elliot Lake area involving heating or air systems. Constable Phil Young says if you receive any unsolicited communication by … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – A group of community-minded Blind River volunteers have formed a committee proposing an expansion of Community Days set for July 11th to 13th. Committee spokespersons Nathalie Dubois and Sommer Francoeur met with council this week to … Continue reading →